Recorded live at Relativity Headquarters in New York during Legalweek 2026, this special edition of 5 in 5 brings together two leaders in legal technology for a fast-paced conversation on building tools that deliver real results.
Hosted by Michael Obregon, Sales Engineering Manager at Relativity, the episode features Michael Milicevic, VP of eDiscovery Products and Solutions at CDS. In just a few minutes, the pair explore CDS’ journey from practical workflow improvements to developing an award-winning suite of AI-powered solutions.
Building Innovation Step by Step
Milicevic explains that CDS’ innovation strategy didn’t begin with sweeping transformation. Instead, the team focused on improving familiar workflows and solving specific client challenges. Over time, those incremental enhancements evolved into more advanced tools aligned with Relativity’s product roadmap.
That steady approach led to a milestone achievement: five Innovation Award submissions in a single year, three finalist recognitions, and one category win. Central to that success is the CDS Vision Intelligence Suite, designed to enhance Relativity’s review environment with AI-powered capabilities that help teams work more efficiently without disrupting established processes.
A Team Approach to Product Development
One of the key themes of the discussion is collaboration. Milicevic highlights CDS’ interdisciplinary go-to-market team, which includes leaders from product, sales, marketing, operations, and executive management. This group meets weekly to evaluate ideas, refine solutions, gather client feedback, and ensure new tools align with evolving market needs.
This structure enables CDS to innovate with purpose while staying prepared for major industry recognitions like the Innovation Awards.
For organizations starting their own development journey, Milicevic shares three lessons: start small by improving one workflow at a time, build alongside platform roadmaps to stay aligned with client needs, and leverage the Relativity developer ecosystem for guidance and resources.
Innovation That Delivers Client Impact
Ultimately, CDS measures success by client outcomes. Our tools help legal teams save time through automation, gain deeper insights from complex data, and reduce costs through smarter matter management.
Watch the full conversation below to hear Obregon and Milicevic share how CDS continues to innovate, and what’s next for AI-powered solutions in eDiscovery.
