In a strategic move to accelerate digital transformation in the legal sector, Harbor, a leading global legal technology and consulting firm, has announced its acquisition of Encoretech, a U.S.-based technology training firm. The acquisition aims to expand Harbor’s capabilities in technology adoption, AI enablement, and change management, thereby helping clients maximize their return on technology investments and advance their modernization efforts.
Expansion of Capabilities
Harbor’s acquisition of Encoretech is a significant step towards enhancing its service offerings. With every aspect of legal services becoming increasingly tech-enabled, the necessity for training and upskilling legal professionals has become paramount. Encoretech, known for its agile and flexible training solutions, is well-regarded among law firms and corporate legal departments for ensuring professionals make the most of available technological tools.
Matt Sunderman, CEO of Harbor, emphasized the synergy between the two companies, stating, “We have many clients in common and share a similar culture of collaboration and commitment to client success. Together, we are well-positioned to help clients turn their business and digital transformation goals into measurable results.”
Encoretech’s Training Services
Encoretech offers a comprehensive range of technology adoption services, including their innovative Training-as-a-Service model. This fully managed solution aids law firms in redesigning their technology training programs. From onboarding new hires to providing continuous learning through live and on-demand training, Encoretech equips legal professionals with the necessary skills to optimize technology use. Their clientele includes prestigious Am Law 200 firms and various corporate clients.
Stacy Gittleman, CEO of Encoretech, expressed pride in the company’s growth and excitement about the new chapter with Harbor. “Harbor has a strong reputation within the legal industry for its expertise in legal technology, operations, and innovation, and I am thrilled to see our team start a new chapter as part of Harbor,” she said.
Strategic Integration
The integration of Encoretech into Harbor’s Legal Technology + Operations practice is expected to bolster Harbor’s ability to plan and implement enterprise system migrations to the cloud, automate workflows, and manage enterprise applications. This move is part of Harbor’s broader strategy to expand services across the Advise/Implement/Manage lifecycle, solidifying its role as a trusted partner in driving technology adoption and operational excellence within the legal sector.
Jeffrey Roach, President of Encoretech, remarked on the transformation in technology training programs, noting, “Technology training programs in the legal sector are often still rooted in the methodologies developed 20 years ago. With the ubiquity of technology and the advent of AI, it’s clear that the old way of training users is ineffective. Joining Harbor allows us to scale that work and reach more organizations ready to modernize the way their people learn and work.”
Investment and Future Growth
This acquisition marks Harbor’s first since receiving a majority investment from BayPine LP in June 2025, a private investment firm known for driving digital transformation in market-leading businesses. Harbor continues to advance its growth phase, broadening its technology, data, and managed services capabilities to act as a distributor of innovation within the legal sector.
About Harbor and Encoretech
Harbor is renowned for providing professional and technology services to the legal industry, covering strategy, technology, operations, and intelligence. With a global team of 900 professionals, Harbor collaborates with over 80% of Global 200 law firms and 500 corporate legal departments to enhance performance and enable both business and digital transformation. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in London, Belfast, Moncton, and Sydney.
Encoretech, with more than 30 years of experience, is a leading legal technology partner offering technical, training, and user adoption services to law firms and corporate legal teams. The company has a presence in both the United States and Europe, helping organizations translate end-user needs into successful technology implementations and sustained adoption.
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