The Contract Review Process: Step-by-Step Guide, Checklist, and Practical Tips

This guide walks through a six-stage contract review process (intake through pre-signature) with checklists, defined ownership, and AI-assisted tools to surface risks before signing. It cites Harvey reducing reviews at Bridgewater Associates from an average of two days to two hours, and notes Harvey is trusted by 60% of the Am Law 100 and 142,000+ legal professionals across 1,500+ organizations in 60+ countries.