Litera Achieves ISO/IEC 42001 Certification, Setting a New Standard for Responsible AI in Legal Technology
Litera has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS). The certification confirms that Litera’s AI-powered products and processes meet rigorous global benchmarks for responsible AI development, governance, and risk management.
About ISO/IEC 42001
ISO/IEC 42001:2023, published jointly by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is the first certifiable international standard dedicated to AI governance. It provides a comprehensive framework for establishing, implementing, and continually improving an AI management system across the full lifecycle of AI products — from design and data quality through deployment and monitoring. The standard addresses critical areas including algorithmic fairness, transparency, data privacy, and risk identification.
What This Means for Litera’s Customers
As AI becomes integral to legal workflows — from drafting and contract review to due diligence and deal management — law firms and legal departments increasingly require assurance that the technology they rely on meets rigorous governance standards. Litera’s ISO/IEC 42001 certification provides that assurance across the company’s full suite of AI-enabled products.
The certification demonstrates that Litera has implemented systematic controls for:
- AI risk assessment and mitigation throughout the product lifecycle
- Transparency and explainability in AI-driven outputs
- Data quality, privacy, and security
- Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of AI systems
- Readiness for emerging global AI regulations
A Commitment to Responsible Innovation
This achievement reflects Litera’s longstanding commitment to building AI that legal professionals can trust. With more than 15,000 customers worldwide — including 99% of the Am Law 100 — and over one million daily users, Litera recognizes the responsibility that comes with deploying AI at scale in the legal industry. The ISO/IEC 42001 certification is an independent, third-party validation that the company’s AI governance framework meets rigorous international standards.
As regulatory frameworks for AI continue to evolve globally, this certification positions Litera and its customers ahead of emerging compliance requirements, providing a foundation of trust and accountability for AI-powered legal technology.
