Corporate Counsel Rank Smith Anderson Among the Most Innovative Law Firms
Smith Anderson earned a place on BTI Consulting Group’s Best Law Firm Innovation Icons 2025 report, recognized as one of the most innovative law firms. The honor is based exclusively on client input from top legal decision-makers, who ranked the firm an Innovation Leader across several key areas shaping the future of legal services.
In BTI’s nationwide research, corporate counsel identified Smith Anderson as a standout in:
- Legal Strategy Innovation – delivering bold, adaptive legal thinking
- Tech-Savvy Delivery – using technology to provide efficient, effective service
- Client-Facing Innovation – creating new, practical ways to collaborate with clients
- Generative AI Leadership – trailblazers integrating AI into client success
Only one in four law firms achieved this distinction—placing Smith Anderson in elite company. According to BTI, clients are seeking firms that not only deliver results but also embrace innovation to create better outcomes, smoother delivery and forward-ready solutions.
“We’re honored and grateful our clients think of Smith Anderson in this light,” said Managing Partner Byron Kirkland. “This recognition affirms our commitment to leading with both excellence and ingenuity, a commitment that directly benefits our clients.”
That commitment is exemplified in the work of Smith Anderson’s Innovation department, which leverages the firm’s collective knowledge and the latest technology, driving measurable value for our clients and the firm. Supporting matters across practice areas, our Innovation team's strategic initiatives focus on knowledge management, directional budgets and cost analysis, project management automation, and business intelligence.
As legal needs continue to evolve, we remain focused on delivering inventive and efficient solutions that help clients move forward with trust and confidence.
