Lex Machina®, a LexisNexis® company, announced the launch of Protégé™, an AI-powered assistant embedded in its industry-leading Legal Analytics® platform. Protégé is set to redefine how legal professionals interact with data by delivering real-time, actionable insights with unparalleled ease, speed, and accuracy.

Protégé™ in Lex Machina is a personalized, AI-powered tool designed to boost productivity, enhance work quality, and unlock new economic value for both legal and business professionals. Drawing on Lex Machina’s trusted database of civil litigation spanning Federal District Courts, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and state courts, Protégé delivers high-quality analytics tailored to real-world legal scenarios.

Unlike traditional legal research that demands extensive manual searches and expertise in data navigation, Protégé enables users of all experience levels to simply input a question, prompt, or statement—and instantly receive intelligent, data-backed analytics. From case timing to damages and attorney performance, Protégé simplifies research and accelerates decision-making.

Use cases include:

• "Trial Damages from Contract Cases in Los Angeles County Superior Court" – to advise clients on litigation versus settlement.

• "How Long Does It Take to Get to Class Certification in Arizona?" – to inform case strategy and settlement planning.

• "How Often is Summary Judgment Granted in Delaware Court of Chancery?" – to tailor motion practice for stronger outcomes.

• "Attorneys with the Most Experience in Antitrust Cases in the Last 3 Years" – to guide outside counsel selection.

• "Cases in SDNY Involving Companies Headquartered in Canada" – to assess litigation risks and guide forum strategy.

“Protégé in Lex Machina marks a significant milestone in Legal Analytics, enabling attorneys to harness legal insights with ease,” said Carla Rydholm, General Manager and Head of Product at Lex Machina. “Protégé eliminates research bottlenecks, allowing every user—regardless of expertise—to tap into our trusted data infrastructure and drive precision in legal strategy.”

Built on Lex Machina’s robust foundation of structured Legal Analytics, Protégé delivers accurate, relevant, and actionable insights—not just predictive text. This layered approach ensures the AI assistant offers more than just a conversational interface; it’s a transformational tool purpose-built for legal professionals navigating complex data environments.

Protégé™ in Lex Machina is now available to all users, reaffirming Lex Machina’s commitment to driving innovation and delivering next-generation tools that transform how legal professionals work, think, and achieve results.