Introducing AI Workbench: Revolutionizing Case Management, Strategy, and Analysis
Opus 2 Introduces AI Workbench for Enhanced Legal Case Management
Transforming Legal Processes with AI
On March 24, 2025, Opus 2, a prominent provider of legal software and services based in London, launched its latest feature, AI Workbench, as part of an important seasonal product update. This innovative tool seamlessly integrates into Opus 2 Cases, the company’s acclaimed legal case management software, aiming to revolutionize the way lawyers and litigation teams operate.
Empowering Legal Professionals with AI
The primary objective of AI Workbench is to assist legal teams in quickly developing and refining their case strategies. By utilizing generative AI, this tool allows professionals to analyze, summarize, and query extensive sets of case documents efficiently. Moreover, legal staff can engage in conversational queries with the AI, uncovering vital insights and organizing pertinent information that could affect their strategy.
Liza Pestillos-Ocat, the Senior Vice President of Global Client Success at Opus 2, emphasized that the AI Workbench was designed after receiving valuable feedback from clients. The aim was to create a user-friendly, AI-driven workspace that facilitates the extraction of evidence and insights, enabling faster and more accurate case management.
Building on Past Innovations
AI Workbench is an expansion on the initial phase of AI technology introduced by Opus 2 last year. While the Opus 2 Cases software already provided collaboration and efficiency tools, the addition of AI Workbench takes these offerings to an elevated level. By applying generative AI in practical settings, it enhances case strategy, analysis, and preparation processes.
Greg Blackman, CEO of Opus 2, noted the overwhelmingly positive reaction to recent innovations, stating that they are reshaping how legal professionals tackle cases, regardless of their size. These advancements are setting new benchmarks for efficiency and teamwork in the legal field.
Features of the AI Workbench
The AI Workbench is designed to enable litigation teams to manage and digest large volumes of information quickly. It offers a comprehensive overview of relevant individuals, events, organizations, and legal topics found in case documents. Legal professionals can view AI-generated summaries that match their existing case details, including chronologies and witness lists within Opus 2’s tools.
A notable feature allows users to interact with the AI using everyday language, which helps them delve deeper into their documents. This can reveal critical details, discern patterns, and reach conclusions more effectively.
User Feedback and Practical Applications
A number of leading law firms participated in testing AI Workbench, comparing it to other legal technology solutions. Many reported a significant preference for Opus 2’s approach and results. For instance, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP, a long-term client, has adopted the advanced AI functionalities that facilitate the automatic generation of various types of summaries from deposition transcripts, leading to more efficient processes.
Florinda Baldridge, the Director of Global eDiscovery Services at Norton Rose Fulbright, praised the innovation as a major advancement, stating that it enhances the speed and efficiency of processing deposition transcripts, thus making services more cost-effective compared to traditional methods.
Additional Developments
The latest update also introduced various enhancements, including refined transcript management workflows, better export options, and user interface improvements. These tweaks aim to maximize usability and efficiency for legal teams.
In line with its efforts to integrate AI throughout the legal process, Opus 2 published a guide titled Harnessing AI for Legal Case Strategy: Essential Tips for Litigation Teams, which outlines 20 effective ways to leverage AI in legal settings.
Engagement Opportunities
For those interested in learning more about Opus 2 Cases and the new AI Workbench, the team will be present at Legalweek in New York from March 24-27. Participants can meet them at booth 2120 in America’s Hall 1 to explore the latest legal technologies and innovations first-hand.
About Opus 2
Opus 2 has been a trusted partner for law firms for over 15 years, offering award-winning solutions that have transformed legal workflows globally. Their focus on eliminating inefficiencies through innovative software helps legal professionals collaborate more effectively. The firm is dedicated to providing the necessary tools and expertise for modern, secure resolution proceedings. For more information, visit opus2.com.
