Research & Reports — data you can act on
Original research, practical benchmarks, and clear commentary on the forces reshaping legal work—from AI adoption to client expectations and operational efficiency. Read the signal, skip the noise.
Evidence over opinion
Trends, benchmarks & methods in one library. Editorially rigorous, practitioner-first, and ready for decision-makers.
Method first. Hype last.
Our research blends qualitative interviews with workflow data to surface what actually improves outcomes. We publish methodologies and source notes so you can see how the numbers are made.
Every report includes executive takeaways, roll-out checklists, and data visuals you can reuse—with companion templates that adapt in minutes inside XLO.
Methodology & Data
Transparent methods. Replicable results.
We disclose sample frames, collection windows, and weighting choices for every study. Each chart links to its source notes and definitions, so your team can audit the assumptions and reuse the metrics in your own dashboards.
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Forecasts & Benchmarks
Plan with leading indicators
Track adoption curves, pricing shifts, and operational velocity with forward-looking indicators. We publish comparative KPIs and percentile ranges to help firms set realistic targets and communicate progress with clarity.
Explore the Benchmark Library Field Notes
How change actually ships
Our analysts document real rollouts—from calendar automation to AI-assisted drafting—capturing what stalled, what worked, and how teams course-corrected. Use the play-by-play to avoid familiar potholes.
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Privacy & Governance
Evidence with safeguards
Research at XLO respects confidentiality and compliance. We anonymize sensitive inputs, enforce ethical walls, and publish audit trails for methodology updates—so you can trust both the findings and the process.
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