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Sunday, May 24, 2026

With Innovation All the Rage, Seyfarth Leans On History of Lab Work ... - Law.com

What You Need to Know

  • The latest surge in tech and innovation around Big Law isn't lost on Seyfarth Shaw, the Chicago-founded firm that prides itself on being an early adopter.
  • Indeed, the firm is making a renewed push in the name of innovation, its leaders say, leaning on its in-house teams of project managers and tech designers known as SeyfarthLean and Seyfarth Labs, respectively.
  • Their pursuits include document automation and AI-tool piloting, as well as specific projects for the National Retailers Federation and a major auto manufacturer.

Seyfarth Shaw pioneered the “lean” efficiency model nearly two decades ago, for project management and process improvement.

Fast-forward to 2023, and numerous big firms are promoting their technology and AI prowess to streamline operations and client matters. Indeed, in many ways, law firms are now racing to the cutting edge, launching practice groups and incubators and hiring C-suite leaders devoted to creativity and invention.

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