Jack Newton

About

Jack Newton is the CEO and Founder of Clio, the global leader in legal AI. A trailblazer in AI and cloud technology, he has spent decades transforming how lawyers work and how clients experience legal services. Under his leadership, Clio became the first legaltech unicorn, achieved a $5B valuation, and in 2025 completed a landmark $1B acquisition of vLex—the largest M&A transaction in legaltech history. Today, Clio powers 400,000+ legal professionals in 130+ countries and is setting a new standard for the industry.Beyond redefining legal technology, Jack has built Clio into a mission-driven company with a culture of innovation, growth, and impact. Clio attracts ambitious builders and changemakers who want to transform the legal industry, improve access to justice, and shape the future of work in one of the world’s most important professions.Jack is also the bestselling author of The Client-Centered Law Firm, a sought-after speaker on AI and legal innovation, and a recognized leader named to Fortune’s Future 50, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and Canada’s Most Admired CEOs.