In a significant move within the legal technology landscape, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a prominent law firm classified within the Am Law 100, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Everlaw, choosing it as their strategic technology partner for ediscovery services. This partnership reflects Barnes & Thornburg’s commitment to enhancing its technological capabilities to better serve its clients globally.
Barnes & Thornburg boasts a team comprising over 800 attorneys across 23 offices in the United States, making it one of the largest law firms in the country. Their choice to partner with Everlaw, recognized for its top-tier cloud-native investigation and litigation software platform, aligns with their strategic focus on integrating advanced technology solutions into their operations.
Jared Applegate, Chief Legal Operations Officer at Barnes & Thornburg, noted, “After working with Everlaw for years, we’re expanding our strategic technology partnership to align with our firm’s business goals. Everlaw’s innovative approach and shared values support our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.”
The decision to collaborate with Everlaw is driven by several factors:
- Future-Ready Platform: With Everlaw’s robust cloud-native infrastructure, the firm will benefit from an intuitive and powerful user experience capable of managing the complexities of modern legal cases. Continuous monthly updates will help the firm meet evolving data challenges.
- Optimized Workflows: Everlaw’s system architecture provides comprehensive support for all stages of legal case management, from data ingestion to trial preparation. This aligns with Barnes & Thornburg’s focus on improving productivity and consistent enhancement.
- Exceptional Customer Support: The partnership gives Barnes & Thornburg access to Everlaw’s extensive free customer support, adding a layer of assurance and technical assistance for its operations.
Everlaw’s CEO, AJ Shankar, reflected on the partnership by stating, “We’re proud to support such a forward-thinking firm. Investing in technology empowers their talented legal team, keeping them a step ahead and delivering successful outcomes for clients.”
The alliance with Everlaw is another step in Barnes & Thornburg’s ongoing efforts to integrate cutting-edge technology into their legal practice, aiming for greater efficiency and efficacy in addressing complex legal challenges. For further details on this partnership, visit Barnes & Thornburg’s official site or learn more about Everlaw at Everlaw’s website.