Gavel

From Templates to Transactions: A Legal Platform That Grows With You

While many legal tech platforms chase flashy AI features, Gavel has stayed grounded in a simple but powerful mission: give lawyers the tools they need to work smarter, without asking them to change how they practice. The result? A platform that’s being adopted not just by early tech adopters, but by everyday lawyers handling real workloads.

Originally known for its robust document automation engine, Gavel became a go-to solution for solo practitioners, boutique firms, and legal aid groups looking to streamline high-volume document work. With customizable logic, reusable variables, and seamless Word and PDF support, Gavel Workflows lets lawyers build systems that mirror their actual processes—and generate client-ready docs in minutes.

Gavel Exec: Taking Aim at Redlining and Negotiation

Earlier this year, Gavel launched Gavel Exec, its AI-powered assistant for contract negotiation and redlining. Where Gavel Workflows automates first drafts, Exec steps in for what comes next: third-party paper, clause rewriting, and playbook-driven review—all from within Microsoft Word.

Rather than betting everything on general-purpose AI, Gavel takes a hybrid approach. Structured, rules-based automation handles repeatable tasks, while generative AI steps in for nuanced edits and summarization. The key? Lawyers stay in control.

Quote from CEO Dorna Moini: “Every firm has its own style, fallback positions, and redlining rules. Gavel Exec doesn’t try to standardize that away. Instead, it lets firms encode their preferences, so the AI behaves like a fast, reliable junior associate—one that never improvises outside the lines.”

No Setup? No Problem

Gavel’s onboarding model sets it apart. Firms can use pre-built templates, AI-assisted onboarding, and integrations with Clio, Docusign, and more to get started fast. With Gavel Pro, even less tech-savvy firms can launch automated services or self-help legal portals without building from scratch.

Trust by Design

Transactional work is where AI tools face the most scrutiny—and Gavel knows it. Exec was built to mirror the detail-obsessed workflow of lawyers, using playbooks, clause databases, and firm-specific knowledge to deliver consistent results.

What’s more, Gavel never trains on customer data, keeping internal practices confidential while still offering custom AI that reflects a firm’s real-world expertise.

Productizing Legal Services

Through client-facing portals, branded workflows, and secure payment integration, Gavel also enables lawyers to turn repeatable services into scalable legal products. That’s not about replacing the lawyer, says Moini—it’s about amplifying them.

Quote from Moini: “Productization lets lawyers deliver consistent, high-quality service while preserving their brand and touch. It meets clients where they are—digitally—without compromising on trust or legal nuance.”

Legal AI That Learns From You

Gavel Exec introduces firm-trained AI into the mix. Attorneys can feed prior negotiations and precedent documents into the platform, allowing it to learn from preferred language and fallback positions. Rather than generative AI guessing what’s right, Exec applies what’s already known to new deals.

Not Just Buzzwords—Better Workflows

In a crowded AI market, Gavel stands out for one reason: its tools actually make lawyers’ days easier. Whether it’s cutting down intake time, reducing document rework, or speeding up redlines, Gavel is helping attorneys get back to what they do best—thinking, advising, and negotiating.

As The Legal Wire sees it, Gavel represents the kind of steady, thoughtful innovation the profession needs: practical, transparent, and built with the lawyer—not just the tech stack—in mind.