Legaltech News Features Debevoise’s AI Innovation and STAAR Platform

13 May 2026

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP was featured in Legaltech News for its approach to AI innovation and transformation, highlighting the firm’s integration of internal experimentation, governance and client collaboration through its proprietary Suite of Tools for Assessing AI Risk (STAAR). Read the PDF of the article here.

The article examines how Debevoise leverages its internal AI experts and client-facing AI practice to modernize service delivery while maintaining rigorous standards around security, quality and risk management. It also spotlights STAAR as both a client resource and an internal knowledge platform supporting the firm’s evolving AI strategy.

The feature includes insights from Debevoise partner and co-chair of the Data Strategy & Security Group Avi Gesser and chief information officer Karen Levy on AI governance, legal technology adoption and the future of client service in the AI era.