Name: Sebastian Melbye
Title: CEO & Founder
Company: PONS LABS
Website: www.pons.io
Founded: 2022
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Description: PONS is a next-generation legal tech platform providing AI-driven workflows and secure data management.
PONS: Automating Legal Services with AI and Collaboration
Sebastian Melbye is the CEO & Co-Founder of PONS, a next-generation legal tech platform that fully automates legal workflows and fosters secure lawyer-client collaboration, all under one roof. PONS streamlines every aspect of legal services, such as client intake, document drafting, case management, and research, while providing encrypted channels for secure communication. Built to make legal work faster, more affordable, and accessible – PONS boosts productivity for legal professionals and enhanced advocacy for clients with an intuitive, all-in-one solution. In an interview, Sebastian speaks on an array of topics.
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Conception of PONS- Bridging the Legal Gap
Legal work is often slowed down by repetitive tasks and complex processes, making it time-consuming for lawyers and costly for clients. Sebastian founded PONS to change that. “Automation can handle the heavy lifting – sorting inquiries, drafting documents, running analysis, tracking cases – so lawyers can focus on strategy and clients can get help faster,” he explains. PONS automates these tasks using only trusted legal sources, delivering instant, verifiable results. By integrating secure collaboration tools, PONS ensures clients and legal professionals work together effortlessly in a single, user-friendly platform, making legal services more accessible and efficient for everyone.
Full Automation: How PONS Works
PONS automates every legal task with precision, from organizing client inquiries to drafting briefs and managing cases, all while pulling from a customizable library of laws and precedents tailored to your needs. “A client with urgent documents? PONS processes them in minutes, offering clear suggestions with links to verify sources so you respond fast and stay in control,” Sebastian explains. No tech skills are required – the platform cuts overhead, and boosts efficiency, letting lawyers dedicate more time to impactful advocacy.
PONS Joins NVIDIA Inception to Elevate AI Capabilities
By joining the NVIDIA Inception program, PONS gains access to the latest AI tools and training. This partnership enhances its automation capabilities, ensuring faster, more accurate workflows that help legal professionals stay ahead in a competitive industry.
Key features of PONS’ platform
PONS unifies every stage of the legal process into a single AI-powered platform.
PONS goes beyond automation by creating secure, encrypted channels for lawyer-client collaboration. “Our platform is a safe space where clients can share documents, ask questions, and review drafts, while lawyers manage everything in one place,” says Sebastian. With end-to-end encryption and compliance with industry standards, PONS ensures data privacy and builds trust – aiming to eliminate scattered emails or insecure apps, fostering stronger client relationships and streamlined communication.
PONS’s ethical use of AI in legal services: Security, Compliance, and Trust at the Core
All communication and case data are end-to-end encrypted, with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR compliance at the core. PONS’ AI serve as decision-support tools, not decision makers, ensuring legal professionals remain in control. To maintain trust, all AI-generated insights include citations from relevant sources, ensuring accuracy and accountability, maintains Sebastian.
Challenges Galore
Adopting automation in legal services comes with its challenges, from keeping up with rapid advancements in legal tech to integrating AI into rigid traditional systems. “The legal tech space evolves quickly, and staying ahead requires constant innovation,” Sebastian says. Another challenge is ensuring lawyers, often pressed for time, can adopt new tools without disruption. PONS addresses this with an intuitive platform that requires no complex setup or skills, removing barriers and enabling legal professionals to quickly get more productive.
Leadership through Vision, Action, and Adaptability
Leadership is about having a clear vision, a strong plan, and ensuring the team is aligned, Sebastian emphasizes. “Leadership means setting a clear goal – and inspiring the team to make it real,” he says. His advice to entrepreneurs? “Dream big, execute fast, and listen to feedback. Progress comes from adapting while staying true to your mission.” In 2025, PONS is expanding to new markets in Europe, Asia and the U.S., delivering a much-deserved platform to the legal industry. “We’re building a future where automation and collaboration empower lawyers to do their best work and clients get the help they need, faster.” he adds.
AI evolving in the legal sector – PONS Forges the Way Ahead
Artificial Intelligence is opening a dynamic, global future for legal services, and PONS is here to drive that change. “Our platform lets lawyers share their expertise worldwide, connecting with clients anywhere, anytime,” Sebastian says. PONS breaks down geographic barriers, enabling small firms to compete globally and deliver top-tier services at lower costs. With future-ready features like instant multilingual support and global case access, PONS is creating a vibrant, scalable legal sector that empowers lawyers to grow their impact and meet client needs like never before.
