Artificial Intelligence continues to permeate various fields, and the legal profession is no exception. The AI firm Harvey recently announced the launch of its dedicated pro bono program, expanding its services to encompass the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
In this initial phase, Harvey is collaborating with seasoned pro bono leaders from the likes of Perkins Coie, DLA Piper, and Nelson Mullins. These partnerships aim to deepen the impact of pro bono work at these respected firms, by integrating AI solutions to streamline their efforts.
As Christopher Hook, Harvey’s Global Head of Responsible Business, articulates in a blog post, the collaborations start with a small pilot project. This approach enables a detailed understanding of how Harvey’s technological solutions can assist day-to-day operations in pro bono work. The ultimate goal is to enable scalability and wider application in the future.
The program focuses on providing AI-driven solutions to high-volume casework scenarios such as housing support, veterans’ services, and social welfare claims. It aims to create templates and resources that could be beneficial across the entire legal ecosystem. Moreover, repeatable workflows are being developed that would allow pro bono teams to dedicate more time to their clients, enhancing the legal services they offer.
The initiative doesn’t stop at technological implementation. Harvey plans to furnish both U.S. and U.K. projects with legal engineering support. Monitoring the results and impact of these integrations will be a critical aspect of the program, assessing how technology can uplift legal outcomes and expand the capacity of pro bono teams to dispense expert advice.
Furthermore, Harvey is exploring partnerships with direct legal service organizations and is currently identifying an initial cohort that will receive free access to its platform in an extended pilot launch planned later this year. This new direction is part of the larger umbrella, Harvey’s Responsible Business Program, aimed at concerted social impact.
The initiative marks the beginning of what Harvey hopes will be a wider movement in the legal sector, harnessing technology to uplift underserved communities through pro bono efforts. As the program evolves, more updates are anticipated to provide a clearer picture of its long-term aspirations and successes.