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De Novo®

Aligning in-house innovations with client needs.

What is De Novo?

De Novo is a lean technology innovation team with a very high talent density and incredibly high velocity of output. The practicing attorneys and technologists in De Novo aim to align themselves with the modern needs of the industry and unlock next-generation technology solutions for real, practicing attorneys and their clients.

Our Mission: Fast, Democratized Results

At De Novo, our mission is to revolutionize the legal landscape by harnessing the power of innovation and technology. We are dedicated to delivering fast, effective solutions that empower our attorneys and enhance the legal experience for our clients. By developing cutting-edge tools and methodologies, we streamline processes, reduce complexities, and provide strategies that raise the technology tide for the entire industry. Our commitment to innovation ensures that we remain at the forefront of the legal industry, offering solutions that are not only efficient but also transformative. At De Novo, we believe in the power of technology and collaborative iteration to drive change and deliver exceptional results.

Our Toolbox: Experience, Skill, and Amazing Colleagues

Our award-winning, nationally recognized team is composed of experienced technology professionals and attorneys who bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to every project. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, where each colleague contributes unique insights and expertise, creating a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Our toolbox is not just about the latest technology; it's about the synergy of experience, skill, and the remarkable colleagues who drive our success. Together, we tackle challenges with creativity and precision, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality service and solutions.

Our Process

Across hundreds of projects and through decades of experience, we've reverse-engineered popular project management frameworks and methodologies down to their component parts and taken the very best from each. As such, our process is composed of commonsense, built-for-humans engagements designed to deliver Fast Results.

How We Do It

Collaborate

We support your leadership by coming up to speed fast, assessing the need together, and developing a course of action that leans into your strengths.

Design

We measure, draw, and manage timelines, flowcharts, and mockups that reflect the minimum viable product as quickly as possible, then get to work iterating with you.

Build

Our practicing attorneys work closely with you while our AI developers & security analysts deliver enhancements via our battle-tested ISO-27001 Software Development Life Cycle.

Accelerate

The beauty of our approach is that you can see success developing in real time and plan accordingly for the rollout of your new solution. Of course, we can help with that, too.

Our Innovations, Your Toolbox

Here's a selection of tools the De Novo team has developed. Please feel free to contact your DWT attorney for a closer look.
DWT.ai
This groundbreaking platform leverages AI to streamline workflows and enhance our firm's overall work on your behalf.
DWT Prose
A novel use of AI in attorney professional development—Prose trains associates to write at more advanced levels by learning from the work of our most seasoned lawyers.
DWT RFP
This in-house system combs DWT's information repositories and assists in assembling highly optimized teams based on expertise and availability.
In-House Gateway to Good
This platform connects in-house attorneys and professional staff with the pro bono and social impact work they are most passionate about, enhancing their ability to improve engagement with the communities we share.

De Novo Accolades

International Legal Technology Association
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"Transformative Project of the Year," 2025 ILTA Distinguished Peer Awards from the International Legal Technology Association
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International Legal Technology Association
"Innovator of the Year" Finalist, Legalweek 2025 Leaders in Tech Law Awards from American Lawyer Media
"Innovation in Digitising Legal Practice" Winner, Financial Times 2024 North America Innovative Lawyers Awards
International Legal Technology Association
"Transformative Project of the Year" Finalist, 2024 ILTA Distinguished Peer Awards from the International Legal Technology Association
"Innovations in Pro Bono" winner in the Legalweek 2023 Leaders in Tech Law Awards from American Lawyer Media
International Legal Technology Association
"Transformative Project of the Year" Winner, 2023 ILTA's Distinguished Peer Awards from International Legal Technology Association

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