Goodwin Launches AI Training to Improve Legal Efficiency
Goodwin introduces Propel, an AI training program to slash costs and boost efficiency.
Why it matters: General Counsels may see significant cost reductions and enhanced efficiency. Propel aims to streamline legal processes, potentially leading to lower fees and faster service delivery.
- Goodwin's AI training could redefine billing and operational efficiency.
- Propel program actively integrates AI into daily legal tasks.
- Firm-wide Legora AI platform deployed for training and operational support.
- Associates undergo practical AI scenarios to prepare for real-world cases.
Goodwin has launched "Propel," a new AI training program designed to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into daily legal processes, aiming for substantial efficiency gains and cost reductions. This initiative comes as law firms increasingly adopt AI to enhance service delivery in a competitive market.
Goodwin's generative AI platform, Legora, has been operational since 2023, providing a comprehensive base for the Propel program. Legora's deployment facilitates a standardized training environment across the firm, offering workshops and weekly user office hours to ensure widespread and effective AI adoption.
Goodwin integrates the Propel program into an eight-week associate training curriculum that includes practical scenarios. For instance, associates participate in AI-driven exercises, such as simulating a transaction for a fictional app or handling a mock litigation case. These scenarios prepare participants for real-world tasks before they engage in billable work.
Mary O’Carroll, COO at Goodwin, emphasizes, “Rolling out Legora across the firm transcends mere technology adoption. It signifies a transformation in our delivery model.”
Often conducted through extensive internal infrastructure with around 250 sessions annually, Goodwin's programs include CLE-eligible events, aiding associates' transition to leveraging AI in legal tasks. This positions Goodwin to reshape traditional billing practices through innovative client engagement strategies powered by AI.
By the numbers:
- 2023 — Legora AI platform deployed across Goodwin.
- 250 — In-house training sessions conducted annually by Goodwin.
Yes, but: Effective AI integration depends on user adoption and consistent training updates.
What's next: Goodwin plans to review the Propel program's impact and possibly expand it firm-wide.