Two decades of user interface expertise. A passion for AI. A relentless drive to cut inefficiencies. That’s Krista Mellin. As Head of Design and Marketing at Aavalynx, she’s rethinking how legal tech should work. She is streamlining workflows and making dispute resolution faster, smarter, and more human.
Krista has spent over 20 years shaping digital products. She has worked across fintech, e-commerce, robotics, healthcare technology, cloud computing, and beyond. Over the past five years, she helped grow an AI consultancy as a partner. She has facilitated AI strategies, applied AI to real problems, and managed diverse projects from machine learning to large language models.
Her academic background is just as diverse. She holds a Master of Arts in management, studied technology, interaction, and game design, and has a strong foundation in psychology and graphic design. This unique blend of technical expertise, creative vision, and human understanding shapes her approach. AI should be powerful, but it should also be helpful.
Krista doesn’t just build AI. She embeds herself in the legal world. She learns how lawyers think, how they structure arguments, and how they work. She listens, observes, and translates their ways of thinking into seamless digital experiences.
“It's not just about tech,” she explains. “It’s about understanding the way lawyers think. How they process information. How they navigate complexity. That’s what shapes our AI.”
At Aavalynx, she collaborates closely with the tech team and legal experts to ensure Sisu, our AI-powered dispute resolution platform, feels like second nature to its users.
“I love understanding how people think, how they interact with tools, how language shapes their decisions,” Krista says. “Now, I get to work with lawyers who teach me their world. User research isn’t just helpful, it’s everything.”
Her work blends AI-driven automation with human-centred design, making dispute resolution not only faster but also more intuitive.
Krista sees the big picture. She doesn’t believe in quick fixes – she believes in systems. Every project starts with mapping workflows, spotting inefficiencies, and designing solutions that create real impact.
“Every design decision balances data, user insight, experience and instinct. It has to be measurable. It has to be useful.”
Her approach ensures Sisu evolves in real time, continuously adapting to the way legal professionals think and work.
When Krista isn’t designing smarter legal tech, she’s playing strategy games. She thrives on long-term planning, tactical decision-making, and optimisation.
“I love breaking down complex systems, refining them, making them work better,” she says. “It’s the same thing I do at Aavalynx. Pinpointing pain points, crafting solutions, and making the whole process seamless.”
Her background in game design, psychology, and business management gives her an edge, bridging the gap between technology, behaviour, and problem-solving.
Law is bogged down by inefficiencies. Outdated systems. Endless manual work. Krista is proving that legal tech shouldn't just be functional. Instead, it should be seamlessly integrated into a lawyer's life, genuinely human and transformative.
By blending AI innovation with a user-first approach, she is helping lawyers reclaim their time, their focus, and their energy. That way, they can do what they do best. Win cases, build relationships, and drive results.
What is Aavalynx?
Aavalynx is a law technology company transforming how disputes are resolved. We combine elite dispute resolution expertise with advanced AI, offering an AI-powered platform called Sisu – a Finnish word representing perseverance. Our solution makes dispute resolution faster, more cost-effective, and more human.
What is Sisu by Aavalynx?
Sisu is Aavalynx’s AI-native dispute resolution platform that supports every phase of a case – from early assessment to hearings. It assists lawyers (whether in-house teams, law firms, or arbitrators) by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing strategy, and providing tools such as chronology building, document browsing, and metadata extraction. Think of it as a tireless sidekick that never misses a detail.
What is Aavagard?
Aavagard is Aavalynx’s sister law firm. Its elite lawyers leverage Sisu, the AI-powered platform by Aavalynx, to resolve disputes faster, smarter, and at lower cost. You can use Sisu without engaging Aavagard, though many clients ask Aavagard’s lawyers for support with Sisu-related tasks, benefiting from their deep dispute resolution insight and AI expertise.
How is Aavalynx different from other legal tech solutions?
Aavalynx stands apart by combining cutting-edge AI with deep legal expertise, exclusively geared towards dispute resolution. Unlike generic legal tech tools, Sisu supports every stage of the workflow – from pre-action assessments to hearings – saving lawyers time and facilitating faster, smarter strategies.
We are also unique because we offer elite dispute resolution advice through our sister law firm, Aavagard, for those who prefer comprehensive support with Sisu, the AI-powered legal platform by Aavalynx.
How does Aavalynx ensure data security?
Confidentiality and cyber security are our top priorities. We integrate with trusted platforms like SharePoint to ensure data is stored securely, maintaining strict compliance with all relevant regulations.
Aavalynx ensures data security with enterprise-grade protection at every level. Built on Microsoft’s ecosystem, our platform integrates seamlessly with trusted business tools while maintaining strict security controls. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, with access restricted through two-factor authentication.
What is the best AI platform for lawyers?
Generic AI solutions may work for many areas of law, but for dispute resolution, a specially tailored platform is essential. Sisu by Aavalynx is designed specifically for disputes, integrating seamlessly with your workflow, automating menial tasks, and ensuring no detail is overlooked – all while cutting costs and saving time. Our goal is to become the most useful AI for in-house teams, law firms, and arbitrators.
How does AI improve dispute resolution?
AI optimises workflows by automating repetitive tasks, conducting legal research, extracting key case details, and building strategies more swiftly. It also improves accuracy, allowing lawyers to concentrate on winning cases and advocating for clients.
Is AI reliable in the legal industry?
With proper human oversight, AI can significantly boost accuracy and efficiency. Sisu, the AI-powered platform by Aavalynx, undergoes rigorous testing to ensure dependable results while safeguarding sensitive data. One of our key principles is that human lawyers remain integral to the process: we make it fast and straightforward for them to check Sisu’s work.
Is Sisu only for big law firms?
Not at all. Sisu is built for any lawyer dealing with disputes – whether you’re working in-house, at a law firm of any size, or serving as an arbitrator. Its flexibility suits diverse needs, helping you deliver stronger results.
Can I use Sisu without hiring Aavagard’s legal services?
Absolutely. Sisu by Aavalynx is available as a standalone AI-powered platform for lawyers and in-house legal teams who prefer to manage disputes independently. It integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow, enhancing both efficiency and strategic output.
That said, Aavagard – Aavalynx’s sister law firm – uses Sisu to provide top-tier, cost-effective legal services. Aavagard’s lawyers are frequently asked to assist with Sisu-related tasks because of their strategic dispute resolution prowess and AI know-how. If you’d prefer a more hands-off approach or need extra legal support, Aavagard is here to help.
How can I start using Sisu by Aavalynx?
We’re currently working with select clients. If you’re keen to transform your dispute resolution process, reach out for a demo or to join our pilot programme.
What do we mean by giving power back to clients, and joy back to lawyers?
The legal sector is stuck in the Jurassic era. Companies, individuals, and governments collectively spend vast sums on legal fees each year to fight disputes. Many law firms bill by the hour, which incentivises them to produce a high volume of work over a long timeline—leading to disputes that can drag on for years.
Large case files make manual analysis, research, and drafting inefficient, so clients often feel overcharged and under-heard, while lawyers burn out. Law firm profit margins can be as high as 80%, signalling a sector ripe for disruption.
Thanks to AI, clients can regain control over a case’s speed, cost, and outcome, while lawyers – freed from the heavy lifting – can focus on strategy and rediscover the joy in their work.
Ready to transform the way you handle disputes? Aavalynx is here to help you save time, cut costs, and focus on impactful outcomes. Let us show you how our AI-powered platform can make the resolution of even the most complex disputes faster, cost-efficient, and more human.
Start today—because the future of law won’t wait.
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