Intapp Overhauls Compliance and Time Solutions with AI Agent Celeste
Event summary
- Intapp launched re-architected Compliance and Time solutions powered by Intapp Celeste, its AI agent, on August 19, 2026.
- The new solutions automate repetitive tasks in client acceptance, risk management, and revenue processes for law firms and professional services firms.
- Celeste handles form filling, search strategies, obligation checks, and time entry drafting within Intapp’s existing workflows.
- BakerHostetler’s CIO Katherine Lowry highlighted Celeste’s potential to streamline intake and conflicts processes amid the firm’s lateral growth.
The big picture
Intapp’s shift to an agent-first platform addresses two key pressures in professional services: managing risk amid rapid growth and adapting to AI-driven efficiency demands on billing models. The integration of Celeste into core workflows reflects a broader industry trend toward governed AI solutions that balance automation with compliance in highly regulated environments. The success of this pivot could set a precedent for how firms leverage AI to maintain profitability while meeting client expectations for transparency and efficiency.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly law firms and professional services firms upgrade to the new agentic AI offerings, given the entitlement-based availability.
- Efficiency Impact
- Whether Celeste’s automation of repetitive tasks significantly reduces time spent on non-judgmental work, freeing experts for higher-value activities.
- Revenue Governance
- The extent to which agentic time entry and analytics improve revenue realization and matter economics visibility for firms.
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