Gunderson Dettmer Wins the 2025 American Legal Technology Award for Law Firm Innovation

Gunderson Dettmer has been named the 2025 winner of the American Legal Technology Award (ALTA) in the Law Firm category, recognizing the firm’s leadership in applying advanced technology to redefine how legal services are delivered to clients in the global innovation economy.

Gunderson Dettmer's approach to AI is built on active use, continuous learning and sustained iteration. The Knowledge Management and Innovation teams, led by Chief Innovation Officer Joe Green and Chief Knowledge Officer Naveen Pai, approach innovation as a process that adapts and improves over time. Attorneys use AI tools daily, providing feedback that directly informs refinements.

The firm launched ChatGD+ in 2025, strategically implementing generative AI to become fully embedded in the firm's operations. Built on the DeepJudge AI search and workflow platform, ChatGD+ introduced a suite of AI-powered tools that transformed how attorneys research, draft and manage legal work. The Practice Innovation team’s work stands at the intersection of technology, data and client service—empowering attorneys and clients alike to work smarter and faster in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Joe Green said, "This recognition affirms the value of our long-term commitment to disciplined adaptive innovation. Meaningful progress in legal technology requires patience, collaboration and a willingness to learn from practice. I’m proud of how our teams have built a culture that treats technology not as a product, but as an evolving capability in service of our clients and the profession."