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Lex Machina®, the LexisNexis® Legal Analytics® platform, makes it easier than ever to become a data-empowered legal professional. For every commercially relevant case across federal courts and more than 100 state trial courts, Lex Machina delivers comprehensive outcome analytics that reveal who won, how much was awarded, by what procedural means, under what findings, how long it took, and more. The platform also provides experience metrics for judges, courts, law firms, attorneys, and parties involved in each case, allowing a law office both to tout their own record of success and to evaluate the relevant experiences of the judges and opposing counsel involved in their cases.
Recently, Lex Machina customers shared three overarching ways that powerful data and exclusive insights from our platform make their “lawyer lives” easier. These insights reflect how law offices in the 2020s take advantage of big data for civil litigation to make strategy recommendations with precision and confidence.
Litigation analytics from Lex Machina help lawyers and their clients understand the tendencies of decision-makers and opposing counsel before stepping into the courtroom.
“It helps us anticipate the moves of opposing counsel and better prepare our clients for what’s ahead,” said Tracy Pastor, Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Law in Beverly Hills, California.
Jas Jordan, founding partner of The Law Office of Jas Jordan in Houston, Texas, added, “We look at past work products that other attorneys have done to help us advise our clients and tailor strategies if necessary.”
Beyond counsel behavior, analytics also help clients grasp their case prospects in relatable terms, free of legalese. For example, “We use it to get an idea of what the judge is going to rule,” said Jordan, referring to his cases in Harris and Fort Bend Counties, Texas as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Modern law firms operate in complex, fast-paced environments where efficiency and accuracy are non-negotiable.
“As COO, I look for systems that actually make people’s jobs easier — not more complicated,” said Pastor. “Lex Machina and LexisNexis have become part of the firm’s operational rhythm. They give our teams immediate access to data, insights, and patterns that help us work smarter and deliver stronger results.”
Fast, intuitive access to meaningful analytics ensures every team member has the insights they need, right when they need them.
“From attorneys to legal secretaries, LexisNexis is part of our daily workflow. The ability to research, track dockets, locate individuals, and analyze outcomes in one ecosystem has streamlined how we work across departments,” Pastor said.
Legal professionals rely on Lex Machina to make data-driven decisions at every stage of litigation, from assessing risk and valuing claims to selecting venues, crafting arguments, negotiating settlements, and evaluating appeals. The platform also supports business development, helping firms identify promising potential clients, highlight their firm’s track record of success, and vet potential lateral hires.
“Lex Machina allows our attorneys to make data-informed decisions by revealing trends in case outcomes and procedural strategies,” said Pastor.
Jordan noted that by using Lex Machina, “I can see if a certain venue is advantageous, based on how their judges rule in similar cases.”
“It gives me an idea of what arguments will likely be supported by the judge, and also gives me additional arguments that I may have not thought of,” continued Jordan. “I use it when drafting responses to opposing counsel’s motions. It’s been a huge benefit.”
According to an April 2025 survey, more than 95% of law firm attorneys and professional staff agreed that analytics add significant value to their practice, and seven in ten said their clients expect them to use litigation analytics in their work.
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