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Clio acquires Learned Hand to enter the judicial AI market
Clio acquired Learned Hand, a startup building AI tools for judges and court staff, on September 30, 2026, LawSites, Legal IT Insider, Legaltech News, and Business Insider reported. Terms were not disclosed. Learned Hand’s judicial AI workspace connects to court case-management systems and is already used by U.S. courts including Los Angeles Superior Court; Clio said it will anchor the vendor’s new judiciary business.
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Key points
- Clio acquired Learned Hand; financial terms were not disclosed.PR Newswire / ClioLawSitesLegal IT InsiderBusiness InsiderLegaltech News
- Learned Hand’s AI workspace helps judges and clerks analyze filings, research, and draft orders.PR Newswire / ClioLawSitesLegal IT InsiderLegaltech News
- Clio said U.S. courts already use the tools, including Los Angeles Superior Court.PR Newswire / ClioLegal IT InsiderLegaltech News
- Clio said Learned Hand will form the foundation of its products for courts and that it will support existing deployments.PR Newswire / ClioLawSitesLegal IT Insider
- The deal follows judiciary leadership hires of Pablo Arredondo and Bridget Mary McCormack.LawSitesLegal IT Insider
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