Law Firms Bet on Bespoke AI to Stand Out
Law firms are moving from generic AI to bespoke platforms to differentiate themselves and protect intellectual property, with Kirkland & Ellis pledging hundreds of millions to an in‑house AI platform and Freshfields partnering with Anthropic to build specialized tools. The market is splitting between standard AI for routine tasks and tailored AI for high‑value work, while outsourcing and partnerships with vendors like Harvey, Legora and Anthropic remain common as firms weigh buy vs. build.