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The Origin Story: A Name Born from Legal Friendship
Garfield Goes Full Circle: The Story Behind the Name
The technology lawyer who inspired Garfield AI's name through his playful suggestion that Philip Young should become a technologist now spotlights the platform at a 9others roundtable event, bringing the origin story full circle.
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Technology Lawyer's Playful Suggestion Leads to Groundbreaking Legal AI Platform
London, 4 December 2024 – Garfield AI has been prominently featured by Garfield Smith, the leading technology lawyer who inspired the company's name, during his exclusive 9others roundtable discussion. This recognition marks a delightful twist of fate in the story of how a colleague's early insight ultimately shaped one of the UK's most innovative legal technology ventures.
The Origin Story: A Name Born from Legal Friendship
The connection between Garfield Smith and Garfield AI runs deeper than most realise. During Philip Young's time at Baker McKenzie, specialising in high-value litigation, Garfield Smith would often joke that Philip should pivot to become a technology lawyer. This friendly ribbing proved remarkably prescient.
When Philip eventually made the bold transition from as a life as a founding partner at Cooke, Young & Keidan to legal technology entrepreneurship, it felt only fitting to honour the colleague who had encouraged him toward the tech world. Thus, Garfield AI was born – named after the very person who had predicted Philip's technological calling years, or at least his inner nerd, before it came to fruition.
For more details about Garfield Smith's discussion of Garfield AI, read the full article here.
About Garfield AI
Named after the technology lawyer who prophetically encouraged its founder's journey into legal tech, Garfield AI is the world's first SRA-regulated AI law firm. Visit garfield.digital to learn more.
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Hugo Rawling
Legal Engineer
