Innovative Partnership to Enhance Legal Operations
ContractPodAi, a leader in legal AI and contract lifecycle management, has officially announced a strategic alliance with KPMG aimed at transforming the landscape of managed legal services. Under this collaboration, KPMG will leverage Leah, ContractPodAi’s cutting-edge generative AI platform designed specifically for legal professionals, to enhance its service offerings in key markets including the US, UK, Germany, and beyond.
Pioneering the Legal Industry’s Technological Shift
This partnership represents a pivotal step towards the integration of advanced technology within the legal sector. KPMG’s managed legal services will utilise Leah’s capabilities to streamline legal operations, improve data accuracy, and accelerate the completion of high-volume tasks. Leah employs a suite of constantly evolving large language models, enabling swift analysis, review, creation, and management of legal documents.
Leadership Appointments to Drive Innovation
To lead this forward-thinking initiative, KPMG has made two crucial appointments: Andy Giverin, who will serve as Global Leader of Managed Legal Services in the UK, and Jeff Catanzaro, taking on the role of US Leader. These key hires highlight KPMG’s dedication to combining industry expertise with top-tier legal AI technology in its service delivery.
Vision for the Future of Legal Services
Sarvarth Misra, CEO of ContractPodAi, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled about KPMG’s ambitious vision for the future of managed legal services. At ContractPodAi, our mission has always been to redefine the delivery of legal services, and this collaboration marks a significant leap in our journey. Leah stands out by setting a new benchmark for vertical intelligence in the legal sector, merging AI modelling, advanced engineering, and comprehensive legal intelligence applications tailored for the future. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this collaboration will have for KPMG and its global clientele.”
Empowering Clients Through Enhanced Legal Intelligence
KPMG’s managed legal services division is dedicated to accelerating legal intelligence processes, significantly lowering operational costs, and enhancing overall efficiency. By empowering clients with actionable insights, this partnership aims to provide a competitive advantage in today’s ever-changing legal environment.
Andy Giverin, Global Leader of Managed Legal Services at KPMG, highlighted the importance of a human-centric approach in their strategy: “We are committed to creating LegalTech solutions that augment, the capabilities of legal professionals. Our managed service integrates highly automated contracting processes with essential human oversight, ensuring that the right legal expertise is applied when needed. ContractPodAi’s Leah Intelligence platform is crucial to achieving this balance.”
Streamlining Complex Contract Management
Jeff Catanzaro, US Leader for Managed Legal Services at KPMG, added, “Our alliance with ContractPodAi gives us a strong technological foundation, enabling us to manage complex, high-volume contracts more effectively. By incorporating Leah into our processes, we can simplify contract review, lessen administrative burdens, and reduce errors. This flexibility enables our clients to concentrate on strategic growth and extract greater value from their legal processes. These enhancements create tangible benefits for our clients, empowering them to operate more swiftly and intelligently in a competitive landscape.”
Leading the Charge in Legal Innovation
As AI continues to reshape the legal and contracting sectors, this strategic alliance positions KPMG and ContractPodAi at the forefront of innovation in the rapidly evolving managed legal services market. Together, they are set to redefine how legal services are delivered, driving efficiency and unlocking new potential for clients across the globe.