Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. NewsLegal TechnologyMahari's appointment comes at a time when Anthropic has been rolling out new slates of AI solutions for legal work, and other AI developers are also making their way into legal tech.3 minute read August 07, 2026 at 11:15 AMByWhat You Need to KnowRobert Mahari, founder of custom-build legal software developer Akiva AI, announced on LinkedIn that he was appointed head of Claude for legal at Anthropic.As Anthropic bolsters its Claude legal technology and team, other AI developers and platforms have also started leaning into legal tech.Mahari's appointment follows Anthropic's steady launch of legal tech capabilities and integrations within its Claude LLM this year.Credit: Robert/Adobe StockRobert Mahari, founder of custom-build legal software developer Akiva AI, announced in a LinkedIn post Thursday that he was appointed head of Claude for Legal at Anthropic.Anthropic has not yet responded to Law.com's request for comment on the matter.As head of Claude for legal, Mahari said he plans to inform legal professionals about Anthropic's AI technology.Create an Account to Continue ReadingJoin the Law.com community for free to unlock full access to Legaltech News and enjoy:Exclusive Legaltech Coverage - Fast, authoritative reporting on the latest innovations, vendors, and tech trends.Personalized Experience - Tailored homepage content and curated newsletters.Smart Search & Alerts - Powerful search and real‑time updates.Already a part of the community? Sign In Now. Questions? Contact an Account Specialist at [email protected] | 1-855-808-4530 (Americas) | 44(0) 800 098 386009 (UK & Europe)