Gunderson Dettmer, the law firm that works closely with startups and venture capital investors, will deepen its use of Perplexity AI's new Computer for Counsel product to handle more transactional legal work, the firm said on June 25. The decision follows more than a year of firmwide adoption of Perplexity AI, signaling that large law firms are increasingly willing to integrate generative AI into the core of their practice.
Firmwide adoption paved the way
Gunderson Dettmer began using Perplexity AI across all departments over a year ago. That initial rollout allowed attorneys to test the tool for research, document summaries, and other tasks. The firm's leaders now see enough promise to apply the technology to more complex transactional matters.
Computer for Counsel targets transactional law
The newly launched Computer for Counsel product is aimed at contract analysis, due diligence, and drafting for deals. Gunderson Dettmer plans to use the tool to "dig deeper into transactional use cases," according to a statement. The firm's transactional practice covers mergers, acquisitions, venture financings, and fund formations - areas where AI assistance could reduce turnaround times and help lawyers spot risks faster.
Why this matters for legal professionals
The shift at Gunderson Dettmer highlights a broader trend: law firms are moving beyond experimental AI pilots and embedding tools like Perplexity AI into high-value legal work. For lawyers focused on transactional law, understanding how these tools function is becoming a professional asset. As law firms deepen their AI adoption, training resources like AI for Legal Professionals Courses can help attorneys build proficiency. Similarly, those who want to master the specifics of Perplexity's platform can explore Perplexity AI Courses.
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