Relativity launches claiR, conversational AI for eDiscovery workflows
Relativity launched claiR, a conversational AI for eDiscovery now in pilot testing.
Why it matters: General counsel and legal teams managing complex litigation can reduce time spent on data-heavy eDiscovery tasks by using claiR’s integrated conversational interface. This tool aims to minimize platform switching, potentially improving workflow continuity and attorney efficiency during discovery phases.
- claiR is in pilot testing at firms including A&O Shearman, Foley & Lardner, and K&L Gates.
- General availability of claiR is planned for early 2025.
- Relativity’s existing AI tool, aiR Assist, is already available and helps with data analysis in litigation.
- Relativity reports up to 70% faster fact assembly and 96% recall with its other AI tools, though independent verification is limited.
Relativity has introduced claiR, a conversational AI platform designed to assist attorneys during the eDiscovery process. The product is currently being tested in pilot programs with several law firms, including A&O Shearman, Foley & Lardner, and K&L Gates, through Relativity’s Advanced Access program.
The new interface leverages natural language input to reduce the traditional need for navigating multiple eDiscovery platforms—a workflow pain point identified by users in interviews. Chan Koh, CEO of Fileread, which collaborates with Relativity, noted that attorneys often face “back-and-forth between platforms,” which can slow data review and case preparation.
Relativity intends to release claiR for general use early in 2025. This addition complements its existing AI technology, aiR Assist, which focuses on data understanding and strategy support and is currently available.
Relativity cites internal analyses showing their AI tools can accelerate fact assembly during litigation by up to 70% and deliver high recall rates (96%) during document review. However, these claims lack third-party validation, and independent studies on claiR’s effectiveness have not yet been published.
Legal teams confronting large volumes of electronic data could benefit by integrating conversational AI like claiR into discovery workflows, potentially reducing administrative overhead. The use of natural language interfaces aims to make complex data sets more accessible and help attorneys focus on strategy rather than tool management.
As the legal industry increasingly adopts AI for data-driven tasks, Relativity’s development of claiR underscores a trend toward conversational interfaces in legal technology. These interfaces seek to simplify interaction with complex software, a tangible advantage for time-pressed general counsel and litigation teams.
By the numbers:
- 3 major law firms piloting claiR — A&O Shearman, Foley & Lardner, K&L Gates
- Early 2025 — planned general availability of claiR
- 70% faster fact assembly — reported improvement with Relativity’s AI tools
Yes, but: Relativity’s claims on productivity gains come from internal reports and lack independent verification; user experience may vary.
What's next: Relativity is expected to announce a broader rollout of claiR in early 2025, with potential updates on pilot outcomes and integration details.