Sullivan & Cromwell, a leading global law firm, is exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in the field of litigation. A testament to this is their vision of their litigators’ ‘assistant’, not a human, but an AI technology.
This envisioned ‘assistant’ is designed to take notes, monitor witnesses’ responses in real-time, recognize speech patterns and body language, and cross-check any given testimonies with previous statements. The AI would then assist with cross-examination, suggesting questions based on real-time referencing of documents, and point out any inconsistencies or suspicious points in the testimony. More on this here.
In practice, two post-doctoral students have established a lab within Sullivan & Cromwell’s infrastructure to develop and train this innovative technology. Given its promising capabilities, such AI-driven tools could considerably change the landscape of the legal industry, prominently in litigation. This forward-thinking approach from Sullivan & Cromwell underscores the growing significance of AI and technology in the legal profession.