The legal sector is no exception to the use of Artificial Intelligence.
As a first-generation lawyer, I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating the legal profession without the same level of support and guidance as those from legal backgrounds. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry, there is a growing opportunity to level the playing field.
Allen & Overy LLP has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot named Harvey to complete various tasks and save time “at all levels.” Following a series of tests since November, the chatbot has now been rolled out and will be available to more than 3,500 lawyers at the Magic Circle law firm.
What are Harvey’s Roles and Duties?
1. Harvey can complete a variety of tasks, including drafting contracts, due diligence and regulatory compliance.
2. It’s been designed to improve the overall speed and quality across the firm’s 43 offices that operate in “multiple languages and across diverse practice areas.”
3. David Wakeling, head of the firm’s market innovation group, said that Harvey can deliver “unprecedented efficiency and intelligence” and has confirmed that “it’s not a cutting exercise”, but rather “a nice smart way of working”.
Despite the increased use of Al technology in the legal sector over the past few years, it’s thought that Harvey is the first example of this within the profession’s magic circle. The chatbot’s introduction was built using OpenAl’s underlying GPT technology, according to the Financial Times.
Co-founder of Harvey, Gabriel Pereyra, said: “We are honoured and excited to partner with A&O. Their global presence, the tradition of excellence and rapid. adoption will allow us to safely develop and deploy cutting-edge legal Al to the most complex legal work across every practice area and legal system in the world.”
I am excited to see how Al will continue to transform the legal profession and support the success of lawyers.