Smokeball and Thomson Reuters Partner to Create the Premier Legal Technology Ecosystem
Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) and Smokeball announced a partnership on March 25, 2026 to integrate Smokeball's practice management platform with Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal.
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Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI) and Smokeball announced a partnership on March 25, 2026 to integrate Smokeball's practice management platform with Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal.
The collaboration will offer joint U.S. customers a real-time data connector, document sync from Smokeball into CoCounsel Legal, and phased deeper integrations combining matter data, Westlaw Advantage and Practical Law tools into one interface.
Positive
- Integrated platform combining practice management and CoCounsel Legal
- Real-time data connector enabling bulk document sync from Smokeball
- Access to Thomson Reuters content including Westlaw Advantage and Practical Law
- Operational time savings by reducing manual uploads and version errors
Negative
- U.S.-only initial scope limits immediate global availability
- Phased integration means full seamless experience is not yet delivered
- Implementation risk could cause delays or workflow disruption during rollout
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Proposed US$605M special cash distribution and proportional share consolidation.
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Planned presentation at Bank of America 2026 Information and Business Services Conference.
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Filing of 2025 annual report with financial statements and MD&A disclosures.
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Announcement of planned CFO retirement and appointment of a new CFO.
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Upcoming presentation at Scotiabank TMT Conference covering technology and investor topics.
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The partnership connects the business and practice of law for small to mid-size law firms, by bringing together Smokeball's practice management platform and Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal.
The partnership will combine Smokeball's industry-leading practice management tools and AI matter assistant with Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal, the AI solution for authoritative legal research, document analysis, and drafting, into one integrated customer experience. Legal professionals will be able to leverage this partnership to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients while saving time and reducing administrative tasks.
No other combination of technology in the small to mid-size law firm market brings together this depth of legal content and AI capability with this breadth of practice management functionality.
"CoCounsel Legal is an agentic AI solution purpose‑built for legal professionals, and we partnered with Smokeball because they provide a premium practice management software that's already an essential part of the operating stack," said Aaron Rademacher, general manager, Small Law Firms, Thomson Reuters. "Together, we're creating a solution in the market that combines a premium business-of-law platform with industry-leading practice-of-law content and solutions – a combination that simply hasn't existed until now."
"Smokeball has always been focused on giving small to mid-sized firms the operational infrastructure to compete at the highest level," said Hunter Steele, CEO, Smokeball. "By partnering with Thomson Reuters, we're connecting the operational layer of running a practice with trusted legal content, analysis, and drafting tools. Our clients will be able to get, do, research, and bill their work in one place—powered by AI that understands both the mechanics of running a firm and the substance of legal work."
Partnership Details
Smokeball and Thomson Reuters are working together to create a seamless pathway for joint customers in the
Initially, Thomson Reuters will launch a real-time data connector that syncs legal documents across platforms, allowing Smokeball users to push documents into CoCounsel Legal in bulk rather than uploading them one by one. Documents will flow directly from Smokeball into CoCounsel Legal, saving significant time and reducing the risk of errors or version mismatches.
Further phases of integration are underway, with the trajectory pointing toward an experience where joint customers can access Thomson Reuters legal content, AI and know-how tools, combined with up-to-date matter facts and information in one seamless interface.
About Smokeball
Smokeball is the premium cloud-based practice management platform for small to mid-size law firms. Founded in 2012, with offices in
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq/TSX: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. The company serves professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Its products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. For more information, visit tr.com.
Media Contacts
Smokeball: Katharine Uhrich, katharine.uhrich@smokeball.com, +1.913.961.2902
Thomson Reuters: Jeff McCoy, jeffrey.mccoy@tr.com, +1.763.326.4421
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