Extract from Opus 2’s article “Case Strategy Software Emerges as a Competitive Advantage in Litigation According to New Research”
Survey of partners and senior lawyers by industry analyst firm Ari Kaplan Advisors shows AI-driven, unified approach to litigation management will be essential to success
Chicago, IL – October 29, 2025 – Ari Kaplan Advisors, a legal industry advisory firm, and Opus 2, a global legal software and solutions provider, today announced the release of a new report that explores market trends, the use of technology by litigators, and the growing value of AI-driven case strategy technology.
The report, The Emergence of Case Strategy Technology as a Competitive Advantage in an Evolving Litigation Landscape, is based on data gathered during interviews with partners and senior litigators at leading law firms.
Key findings and analysis include:
Case strategy technology is emerging as a distinct and essential category
From accelerating time-consuming tasks to gaining faster access to insights and evidence, 87% of participants agreed that AI-enhanced case strategy technology is a competitive advantage, and 84% said it can influence positive outcomes.
AI continues to transform the litigation lifecycle
Among the senior lawyers surveyed, 81% believe that AI-enabled tech will be required for them to remain competitive in litigation over the next year. Currently, 61% report routinely using AI to assist with their day-to-day work, and 58% say AI meets or exceeds expectations. The most common use cases for AI in litigation management are document analysis, transcript management, chronology creation, and case strategy.
Integrating case management and case strategy capabilities
Analysis in the report indicates that unifying case management and case strategy workflows in a single platform can accelerate insights, improve collaboration, and support faster decision-making throughout the case lifecycle.
