The legal technology firm Clio has announced a significant expansion of its judiciary division, marked by the hiring of two prominent figures: Bridget M. McCormack and Pablo Arredondo. McCormack, a former chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and recent president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), joins Clio as general manager, judiciary. Her appointment follows the hiring of Casetext cofounder Arredondo as senior vice president, judiciary, signaling Clio’s ambitious plans to transform court technology.
McCormack’s extensive background includes leadership roles in justice system innovation, such as her involvement in the development of the AI Arbitrator at AAA. Her understanding of the judiciary’s challenges, particularly regarding self-represented litigants—which account for a substantial 72 percent of state court parties—positions her to make a meaningful impact. “The opportunity now is to give those institutions better tools to meet that responsibility,” McCormack stated.
Arredondo, known for his pioneering work in legal AI technology, including the creation of the CoCounsel AI legal assistant, brings a wealth of experience from his time at Casetext, a company acquired by Thomson Reuters for $650 million in 2023. His focus will be on product development and strategic direction for Clio’s judiciary offerings, working under Chief Product Officer John Foreman.
Clio CEO Jack Newton emphasized the significance of strengthening court operations, citing the increased demands on the judiciary and the essential role technology will play in addressing these challenges. More about Clio’s strategic move can be read here.
With these hires, Clio aims to leverage AI to improve court efficiencies and foster greater public trust in the justice system. McCormack and Arredondo’s combined expertise is set to accelerate Clio’s judiciary expansion, offering innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern courts.