Two former Justice Department attorneys have launched FluxCap, an artificial intelligence platform designed to assist lawyers with complex legal work. The founders, who previously led the DOJ's antitrust division, believe the technology can help overcome resource limitations that prevent some cases from reaching court.
FluxCap's co-founder and co-CEO Jonathan Kanter stated that a significant challenge during his time at the DOJ was the inability to pursue all cases deemed worthy due to resource constraints. "We were completely outnumbered," Kanter said. "We had some of the greatest lawyers in the world, but we needed more people than we could possibly bring in, and that was the biggest obstacle."
The new AI platform aims to address this by accelerating tasks that typically consume extensive lawyer hours, such as reviewing large volumes of legal documents and conducting thorough legal research. The company suggests its technology can perform these functions in a fraction of the time.
Unlike general AI tools, FluxCap is specialized for legal applications, initially focusing on antitrust law with plans for broader application. The founders argue that this focused approach leads to greater accuracy compared to tools from larger AI companies. The platform is also designed to aid in legal strategy development, identifying evidence gaps, and anticipating opposing arguments, though the company emphasizes it is intended to augment, not replace, human legal judgment.
FluxCap co-founder and co-CEO Doha Mekki, who also served in the DOJ under previous administrations, believes the technology can increase access to justice. "More people can have representation and have better access to economic justice to recover losses that they suffered in the marketplace," Mekki said. She added that lawyers using the platform have expressed excitement about practicing law and exploring new possibilities.
Kanter and Mekki, both having extensive experience on the front lines of government legal work, developed FluxCap from their insights into the operational challenges faced by legal professionals. "We’re not trying to be a better lawyer; we’re trying to help lawyers be better," Kanter told ABC News. The founders envision their technology enabling lawyers to take on more cases, potentially benefiting individuals and agencies facing well-resourced opponents.