Aderant’s recent Momentum Global 2025 conference, held at the Omni Hotel in Dallas, emphasized a strategic push toward AI-enabled cloud innovations aimed at enhancing the client experience. With nearly 1,000 attendees, the event served as a platform for unveiling new products and discussing the company’s evolving strategy. Chris Cartrett, Aderant’s President and CEO, framed his opening address not merely as a keynote, but as a “kick-off” to what promises to be a transformative era for the company. For detailed insights into the event, you can visit the conference’s official summary page.
Aderant has been steadily advancing its cloud-first strategy since releasing its cloud version of Expert Sierra in 2017. At the conference, this strategy took center stage with the introduction of several new cloud-based applications, including Cloud Accounts Receivable (AR), Cloud General Ledger (GL), Stridyn Analytics, and askMADDI. The company’s cloud initiatives are showcased through the integration of AI technologies, like the askMADDI assistant, across all applications.
Despite this cloud momentum, Aderant continues to support its legacy products, resonating particularly with larger firms that have extensively customized their on-premises solutions. During the conference, Cartrett assured customers that there were no immediate plans to phase out these offerings, unlike what e-discovery firm Relativity announced with its deadline for cloud adoption.
A significant feature of the conference was the launch of Stridyn Analytics, emphasizing transparent and analytics-driven decision making, a crucial step towards enhancing operational efficiency in law firms. Aderant’s CTO, Andy Hoyt, explained how integrating AI helps translate complex data into actionable insights without overwhelming IT resources.
Furthermore, the launch of an updated iTimekeep Premium was particularly of interest to legal professionals. The AI enhancements aim to ensure more straightforward time management processes, eliminating manual data entry through automatic plug-in action codes and work descriptions.
The conference also highlighted a new client service strategy focused on providing an “unmatched client experience,” with initiatives spearheaded by newly appointed Chief Client Officer Josiah Chaves. Chaves’s role centers on fostering cross-departmental cooperation to enhance client interaction and migration processes to Aderant’s cloud solutions. Further details around the company’s client service approach can be found in the announcement of Chaves’s appointment.
The “Hot Seat” sessions provided a platform for executives to answer pointed questions from attendees, demonstrating Aderant’s commitment to transparency. It’s a move that underscores a strategic direction toward greater accountability and customer engagement.
Overall, with an agenda focused on digital transformation, AI integration, and enhanced customer experience, Aderant is positioning itself as a pivotal partner for law firms navigating the increasingly competitive legal landscape. You can read the full article to gain more insights about the event on LawNext.