Stretto Conductor Honored With 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award By Business Intelligence Group

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2026 – – Stretto Conductor was selected by the Business Intelligence Group as a winner in the law category for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, a global recognition program. As the first AI-powered communications and insights tool designed specifically for Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, Stretto Conductor delivers instant, accurate information from case documents, eliminating delays and creating cost-efficiencies. Deployed on over 100 of the industry’s largest Chapter 11 cases, it has facilitated more than 100,000 conversations since its launch in 2025.

“The 2026 AI Excellence Award winners are not talking about AI. They are building with it,” said Russ Fordyce, chief recognition officer at the Business Intelligence Group. “What stood out this year was the sheer accountability of the work. These are organizations and individuals who can point to measurable outcomes.”

With leading-edge AI technology purpose-built for bankruptcy proceedings, Stretto Conductor automates document analysis and streamlines information retrieval while ensuring that critical case information reaches stakeholders instantaneously. The platform understands complex legal documents in minutes and handles thousands of concurrent questions through its intelligent chat interface, reducing traditional call center costs by up to 90 percent. In doing so, it eliminates traditional friction points in Chapter 11 proceedings while delivery substantial cost-savings to debtors.

“Receiving this recognition means a great deal to everyone at Stretto who contributed to the development and deployment of Stretto Conductor,” comments Robert Klamser, chief innovation officer at Stretto. “It validates the impact that Stretto Conductor has made on our industry and reinforces our commitment to advancing AI-enabled solutions for bankruptcy professionals.”

Stretto deploys Stretto Conductor on its case websites created for nationally recognized Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases such as Saks Global, Del Monte Foods Corporation, Eddie Bauer, LL Flooring Holdings Inc., Stoli Group, and TGI Friday’s. The launch of Stretto Conductor marked the debut offering from Stretto Intelligence,  the company’s innovation engine powering AI-enhanced capabilities across its various tools, research, and workflows.

About the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards

Since 2013, the Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards recognize organizations, products, teams, and individuals leveraging AI technology to solve real-world problems. The program evaluates advances across 46 major AI application types and 36 industries, celebrating innovations that improve the human experience and advance society as a whole. Judged by a panel of experienced business executives who provide transparent feedback and detailed scoring, the awards honor those dedicated to using AI as a force for good.

About Business Intelligence Group

Business Intelligence Group (BIG) is an independent awards organization that has been recognizing outstanding achievement in business since 2012. Now in its 14th awards season, BIG operates 12 annual programs spanning innovation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, customer service, cloud computing, sustainability, sales and marketing, workplace culture, and women’s leadership. For more information about BIG award programs, nomination deadlines, and judging criteria, visit bintelligence.com.

About Stretto

Stretto delivers a full spectrum of case management and claims administration services, depository and distribution solutions, and technology tools to legal and financial professionals. With a comprehensive suite of tailored offerings, Stretto provides an unparalleled portfolio designed to meet our clients’ unique financial and business objectives. For more information about Stretto, visit www.stretto.com.

About Stretto Intelligence

As Stretto’s innovation engine, Stretto Intelligence applies AI where it delivers the greatest value across the complex, high-stakes workflows of legal and financial professionals with AI-fueled tools, research, and insights. Every innovation in the Stretto Intelligence portfolio meets the highest standards of security, confidentiality, and control. It embodies Stretto’s commitment to staying ahead – deploying emerging technologies with precision to drive meaningful, measurable impact.