The conversational AI assistant utilizes purpose-built multi-agent technology that works together to automate legal work, giving legal professionals a singular place to work with all the right tools and information in one seamless experience

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ironclad, the leading digital contracting platform for modern businesses, today announced the public launch of a new conversational AI legal assistant, Ironclad Jurist. Jurist allows legal professionals to draft, edit, review, summarize, translate, and answer questions related to modern contracting. Jurist is the only AI-powered assistant purpose-built for lawyers that lets users create and iterate on any legal document with past company precedent, benchmarks, and real-time changes in the legal space—all in an online, fully editable .docx workspace.

Jurist, built on Ironclad’s open-source visual programming platform Rivet, offers users unprecedented transparency into AI decision-making within a contract by displaying agent actions and reasoning, complete with citations in its online research mode. Leveraging industry-leading prompt routing, specialized legal prompt engineering, and a sophisticated retrieval automation generation (RAG) approach that harnesses multiple top-tier LLMs, Jurist is transforming the landscape of AI-assisted legal work.

“Jurist has already eliminated hours of manual review from our document review process. Its intuitive interface lets us easily define our own parameters, transforming tasks like NDA reviews into a streamlined workflow,” said Katelyn Canning, Director and Head of Legal at Ocrolus. “What truly sets it apart is its ability to select the most appropriate AI model for each task behind the scenes, delivering useful results without requiring us to craft intricate prompts. This combination of power and simplicity has made it an indispensable tool for our legal team.”

After a rigorous five-month beta, which included in-house legal teams at companies like Ocrolus and Signifyd, and leading law firms including Gunderson Dettmer, Jurist is now generally available. With Ironclad Jurist, users can:

Perform legal work in one central place: Jurist provides a new surface for lawyers to work with, iterate, draft, edit, research, and ask questions, all within a single environment. Users can directly edit AI outputs—and write prompts for specific sections of documents to fine-tune contract language—in a native .docx editor.Personalize AI outputs with past documents: Jurist produces personalized drafts, reviews, and edits based on the context users provide, including templates and executed agreements.Access the latest legal knowledge from verified online sources: Users can stay current with the ever-evolving legal landscape from the most reputable online legal research sources.Verify actions taken by your team of agents: Jurist explains its decisions in real time and cites sources when answering prompts, empowering users to use what they create with confidence.Work in a responsible, privacy-forward environment: Jurist does not allow companies like OpenAI or Google to retain or train on customer data. Ironclad provides customers with complete enterprise-grade security and holds numerous certifications, including several ISOs. Ironclad is also compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, and the SOC 2 Type II Security Trust Criteria. To learn more about Ironclad’s security certifications, click here.

“Legal is the perfect application for LLMs, because LLMs are exceptionally good at working with unstructured data – which is the lion’s share of the types of documents lawyers work with,” said Ironclad Chief Product Officer Michel Feaster. “We built Jurist to help bridge this gap, and wanted to create something that was congruent with the ways that lawyers are already working. Lawyers need to be able to edit in real-time in one place, or be able to ask questions about specific parts of a contract, or compare and edit groups of documents at the same time. And because Ironclad has been building technology for lawyers and optimizing contracts for 10 years, our AI agents are fine tuned to be best in class at legal editing.”

“Using Jurist has helped give us a singular workplace to drastically speed up many kinds of legal work,” said Zuhair Saadat, Contracts Manager at Signifyd. “For example, performing an MNDA review or drafting custom clauses for an order form typically takes an hour to a day. Using Jurist, we could do this in minutes—in some cases seconds—depending on complexity. If I need to edit the output, translate it, or ask a question about it, I can do that right in the product without leaving. It reduces time spent on these kinds of tasks, saves money on attorney fees, and gives me a leg up. Whatever I’m doing, I never have to start from scratch.”

“We’ve released Jurist as a standalone product, built on Ironclad architecture, because we feel this will benefit the entire legal community—whether they already use Ironclad or not,” said Ironclad President Jeremy Smith. “We are committed to enabling legal teams with the products they need to drive tangible business impact, and we believe Jurist will make a lasting impact on the future of the legal field.”

To learn more about Jurist and try it for yourself, click here.

About Ironclad
Ironclad is the #1 contract lifecycle management platform for innovative companies, powering billions of contracts every year. L’Oréal, OpenAI, and other leading innovators use Ironclad to collaborate and negotiate on contracts, accelerate contracting while maintaining compliance, and turn contracts into critical carriers of operational business intelligence. It’s the only platform flexible enough to handle every type of contract workflow, whether a sales agreement, an HR agreement or a complex NDA. The company is backed by leading investors like Accel, Sequoia, Franklin Templeton, Y Combinator, and BOND. For more information, visit www.ironcladapp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — National Corporate Housing is thrilled to announce that Tom Atchison, our esteemed Founder and Chief Executive Officer, has been honored with the Most Admired CEO Award by the Denver Business Journal. This prestigious award recognizes leaders in the Denver area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and community impact within their industries and beyond.

Under Tom’s visionary leadership, National Corporate Housing has achieved significant growth and success while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical business practices and a people-first culture. He has fostered an environment that prioritizes employee development, customer satisfaction, and industry-leading service.

“Tom exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, integrity, and Surprisingly Superior Service,” said Misty Gregarek, President of National Corporate Housing. “Part of what makes National so special is Tom’s incredible talent for identifying potential in people and providing them opportunities to excel. This recognition is a testament to his unwavering dedication to our company’s mission and to making a positive impact on our employees, customers, and the community.”

Tom was recognized along with 20 other executives Wednesday night at an award dinner at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. We congratulate Tom on this well-deserved honor and look forward to continued success under his exceptional leadership.

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Heidi Hume, Vice President, Marketing
703-727-9124 | hhume@nationalcorporatehousing.com

About National Corporate Housing: At National, we turn complex temporary housing challenges into seamless solutions. As a global leader in customized corporate housing since 1999, we provide personalized, 360-degree services that ensure your employees feel at home, wherever they are in the world. With our extensive network and local expertise, we make the unfamiliar comfortable, delivering exceptional experiences that transform clients into lifelong partners.

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Featuring more than 30 products, the 2024 list celebrates the best new items that improve DIYer’s house projects

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BobVila.com proudly announces its inaugural Tool of the Year winners. The home-improvement-focused editorial brand launched its expansive and exciting program dedicated to celebrating the tools and products that make home DIY projects a more seamless and accessible experience.

Since 2011, BobVila.com has been carrying forward Bob Vila’s lifelong mission of educating and empowering Americans to build, fix, clean, chisel, and paint their way to a better living environment. The inaugural Tool of the Year Awards list features 36 winners across seven essential home-improvement categories: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Outdoor Tools, Hobbyist Tools, Gadgets and Tech, Cleaning Tools, and Multitools. Winning products combine utility, effectiveness, design, construction quality, and a spark of originality.

BobVila’s in-house writers, editors, product testers, and remodeling pros hand-selected each product. The winners include household names with innovative new products, such as  DeWalt’s ToughSeries Construction Jack, Craftsman’s Verastack Mechanics tool set, Bissell’s CrossWave OmniForce Wet Dry Vac, Milwaukee’s Gen II 25′ Stud Heavy Duty Tape Measure with 17 ft. Reach, and Toro’s 60V Max 900 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower, as well as smaller businesses making a big splash, like Enbrighten’s Permanent Outdoor Lights, SimpliSafe’s Outdoor Camera 2 + Active Guard, Casabella’s Power Spin Scrubber, Flexcut’s Pro Range Wood Carving Knives, and Wera’s Click-torque Wrench.

“The Bob Vila brand’s mission to make home improvement more accessible often starts with helping homeowners choose the right tools for the task at hand. Our team passionately scouts for products that make projects and day-to-day to-do’s easier to get done. That’s why we launched our Tool of the Year Awards search,” said Editor-in-Chief Kathleen Corlett. “Our goal is to celebrate the products that stand out for their exceptional utility at home—whether they are traditional tools, problem-solving gadgets, or unique gear that makes tasks easier. We are proud to announce this diverse and exciting selection of tools, gadgets, and goods as 2024 winners of the inaugural BobVila.com Tool of the Year Awards.”

The team also awarded Grizzly’s 21″ Variable-Speed Scroll Saw with Foot Pedal a DIY Game Changer award, an honor reserved for the year’s most exciting innovation. The Grizzly team reimagined the scroll saw design to offer more user control and precision, effectively making the craft even more accessible to beginners and experienced woodworkers alike. More information and the complete list can be found on BobVila.com.

ABOUT BOBVILA.COM
For nearly 30 years, Bob Vila showed people how to renovate and repair their homes. As the host of This Old House, Bob Vila’s Home Again, Restore America, and other groundbreaking television series, Bob Vila became known as the godfather of the current DIY movement. Since 2011, BobVila.com has been carrying forward Bob’s lifelong mission of educating and empowering Americans to build, fix, clean, chisel, and paint their way to a better living environment. A complete content toolbox, the brand provides accessible inspiration, advice, and nitty-gritty know-how across thousands of easy-to-understand guides and tutorials, on topics ranging from vegetable gardening to furnace repairs. BobVila.com is a part of Recurrent, a digital media company with over 15 enthusiast brands.

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