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Robinson+Cole Integrates Thomson Reuters’ Deep Research into Newcode.ai Platform to Advance Secure, Verifiable Legal Research

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Robinson+Cole has expanded its firmwide artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by integrating Thomson Reuters’ Deep Research directly into Newcode.ai, the agentic AI platform implemented last year by the firm to support legal workflows across practices. With this integration, Robinson+Cole is one of only two law firms with direct access to the Deep Research API—and the only firm deploying it through Newcode.ai. Building on its 2025 partnership with Newcode.ai —making Robinson+Cole the first Am Law 200 firm to adopt the platform—the firm has continued to expand its AI capabilities as part of a broader strategy focused on secure deployment, ethical use, and seamless integration into daily legal work.

The integration enables Robinson+Cole attorneys to conduct complex, multi-step legal research and receive verifiable, citation-backed responses grounded in trusted Thomson Reuters content. By embedding Deep Research into Newcode.ai, Robinson+Cole continues to build on its deliberate, governance-first approach to AI adoption while delivering meaningful, practice-ready innovation for its lawyers and clients.

“Innovation at Robinson+Cole is grounded in client service, security, and practicality,” said J. Michael Wirvin, Managing Partner of Robinson+Cole. “By incorporating Thomson Reuters’ Deep Research directly into Newcode.ai, we are providing our lawyers with advanced research capabilities in a secure environment fully controlled by the firm that aligns with our standards for data governance, accuracy, and responsible AI use. This integration reflects our continued focus on adopting technology thoughtfully to support our attorneys and deliver value to our clients.”

The addition of Deep Research allows attorneys to:
  • Perform sophisticated legal research using agentic workflows that mirror real-world legal reasoning
  • Receive structured, verifiable responses grounded in Thomson Reuters data
  • Streamline research processes while maintaining rigorous quality and accuracy standards
  • Work entirely within Robinson+Cole’s firm-controlled AI environment
 “Our integration of the Thomson Reuters’ Deep Research API with Newcode represents a defining moment in our AI strategy,” said Chief Data Officer Jim Merrifield. We are incredibly proud to be the first firm to bring this capability to life—unlocking the power of trusted legal data directly within the workflows our lawyers and business professionals rely on every day. This is exactly how we maximize our technology investments: by connecting best-in-class data sources through APIs into a unified platform, so the technology meets our people where they work, enhances their judgment, and accelerates better outcomes for our clients.”
 
Robinson+Cole’s AI program is guided by firmwide policies, mandatory training, and ongoing oversight to ensure responsible use of emerging technologies. The firm’s approach emphasizes measured adoption, strong information governance, and alignment with client expectations, rather than one-off experimentation. This latest enhancement underscores Robinson+Cole’s commitment to remaining forward-thinking in its use of technology, while ensuring that innovation serves the firm’s clients, lawyers, and long-term strategic goals.
 
About Robinson+Cole

Robinson+Cole is an Am Law 200 law firm established 180 years ago, with a deeply rooted culture of collaboration, civility, and inclusion. The firm has 275+ lawyers in 12 main offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Florida, California, and Texas, serving regional, national, and international clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. For more information, visit www.rc.com.

Robinson+Cole Integrates Thomson Reuters’ Deep Research into Newcode.ai Platform to Advance Secure, Verifiable Legal Research