BakerHostetler Unveils Proprietary AI Platform with Clio Partnership

BakerHostetler launched its AI platform, Practice Intelligence Center, developed with Clio.

On August 26, 2026, BakerHostetler announced the launch of its Practice Intelligence Center, a proprietary AI platform developed in partnership with legal technology provider Clio.

This new platform integrates BakerHostetler's deep institutional knowledge with AI-powered workflows to enhance client services and operational efficiency. The move represents a significant example of a major law firm investing in custom-built AI solutions tailored to their specific practice needs.

Clio, known for its legal practice management software, expanded its AI capabilities through its November 2025 acquisition of vLex for $1 billion. vLex's AI tool, Vincent, provides advanced AI-driven legal research and workflow solutions, which have been integrated into Clio’s platform.

By partnering with Clio, BakerHostetler taps into Vincent’s AI capabilities as the backbone of the Practice Intelligence Center. This allows their attorneys to leverage AI workflows that accelerate research, knowledge management, and client service delivery.

This initiative highlights a broader trend in BigLaw toward developing bespoke AI platforms that combine institutional expertise with cutting-edge technology — a departure from one-size-fits-all solutions and a step toward next-generation legal tech adoption.

Though specific features of the Practice Intelligence Center have not been publicly detailed, its foundation on Clio's Intelligent Legal Work Platform and integration of Vincent's AI workflows position it as a forward-looking tool in legal operations.