Michels is a leading infrastructure and energy contractor operating across North America. With expertise spanning pipeline construction, energy, transportation, and utility services, Michels supports critical infrastructure projects at scale. To manage the increasing complexity and volume of contracts that come with this work, their in-house legal team plays a central role in safeguarding risk and enabling project delivery.

A Smarter Approach to Contract Volume

In 2025, Michels’ legal team set out to improve one of their most time-consuming workflows: reviewing and drafting contracts. Like many fast-moving infrastructure companies, they faced growing volumes of upstream, downstream, and M&A agreements—all requiring careful scrutiny to mitigate risk and secure strong deal terms.

They were looking for a generative AI solution that could integrate seamlessly with their day-to-day processes—boosting efficiency and quality without disrupting the rhythm of legal work.

After exploring the market, Michels selected Spellbook to help them take contract work to the next level.

A tailored rollout that fits how legal teams work

Spellbook was rolled out through a structured onboarding program focused on real-world outcomes. Training sessions are customized around Michels’ highest-impact use cases, including reviewing upstream/downstream contracts and analyzing M&A agreements.

To support adoption and consistency, the Spellbook team helped Michels build tailored playbooks that align AI-generated language with the company’s preferred standards and risk posture.

Where Spellbook is making an impact

Drafts done faster, with less friction
Spellbook helps Michels’ lawyers speed through redlines and initial drafts right in Microsoft Word—freeing them from repetitive edits and letting them focus on what really matters: deal strategy and risk.

Built-in consistency with custom playbooks
Spellbook’s outputs are guided by Michels’ internal playbooks, helping ensure generated language meets the firm’s exacting standards and reducing the back-and-forth in negotiations.

Early warnings on risky language
During review, Spellbook flags potential issues and missing clauses—catching risks early before they escalate downstream.

Training that drives adoption—not disruption
With live sessions, recorded walkthroughs, and monthly check-ins, the legal team can embrace Spellbook with confidence. Friendly competitions and usage metrics keep momentum high.

More time for strategic legal work
By handling repetitive drafting and proofreading, Spellbook gives the legal team time back for higher-value tasks like complex negotiations, risk assessments, and internal advising.

Building for the future of contract work

Looking ahead, Michels plans to deepen their use of Spellbook through further playbook customization and by expanding into more contract workflows. The legal team sees Spellbook as a long-term partner in scaling legal operations—without scaling headcount.