New AI tool for legal professionals

LexisNexis has launched Protégé, an artificial intelligence tool designed to assist lawyers, in-house legal professionals, and accountants in their daily work. The tool aims to help users save time, reduce risks, and improve the accuracy and quality of their work by integrating AI into their processes.

Expert team behind the tool

Florian Perrot, director of Lexis Poly and an expert in SaaS business software, and Anthony Gauge, a former lawyer turned AI product manager, introduced Protégé in a webinar. Perrot has over twenty years of experience in developing innovative software, while Gauge brings legal and accounting industry experience to the project.

Key features and use cases

The webinar outlined LexisNexis's strategy for integrating AI into its Lexis Poly software. It highlighted the use of structured "skills" to guide the AI assistant through tasks, rather than relying on random prompts. The first three use cases for Protégé, available from November 2026, include contract review, processing of a summons, and preparing AGOA meeting minutes.

How Protégé works

Protégé is designed to support professionals by handling specific tasks efficiently, without replacing human expertise. It connects to users' files in a secure environment and transforms legal documents or situations into structured analyses. This includes summarizing key information, identifying risks, and providing a foundation for strategic planning.

Resources for further learning

The webinar recording is available online at https://youtu.be/deg3DTxiVoA?si=vRxERox7vizEK2mx. Additional resources include detailed guides on using Protégé for tasks like summons processing, AI-assisted meeting minutes, and contract reviews.