In a significant development for the legal industry, LexisNexis has introduced its new Protégé AI Workflows, designed to enhance productivity through automation. This launch comes as firms increasingly seek effective methods to automate routine tasks, with LexisNexis offering hundreds of pre-built tools along with a customizable workflow builder aimed at streamlining processes such as drafting motions and redlining contracts.
Set to roll out in 2026, the company emphasizes "automated workflows" to mitigate any concerns about AI agents, which have been a hot topic in legal tech discussions. To foster a sense of comfort among potential users, the company has rebranded its AI as a “teammate,” likening it to a diligent junior associate rather than an independent agent that could raise liability issues.
The Protégé AI Workflows cater to various legal practices, facilitating tasks like generating discovery documents and drafting motions in litigation, as well as assisting with contracts and risk assessments in transactional work. These tools also support everyday legal functions, including drafting client alerts and transcribing audio, all while leveraging AI technologies from Anthropic and OpenAI.