Archival Expertise and Historical Litigation Support
HAI preserves, interprets, and activates our clients' heritage and history through archival expertise, historical research, storytelling, digital access, and Human‑Guided AI — supporting organizations with clarity and impact.
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Working closely with our clients - law firms, corporate, and government counsel - HAI delivers defensible historical research and analysis that uncovers critical facts, strengthens legal strategy, and stands up to scrutiny in complex litigation.
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What Brings You Here Today?
Heritage, History & Archival Services:
Historical Research & Litigation Support:
- I want to learn more about your litigation research, analysis, or expert support
- I need litigation research, analysis, or expert witness support services
- My organization needs help with FOIA and FOIL requests
- I'm interested in your corporate representatives' services related to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6)
Research and Intelligence Powered by Human Expertise.
From archival and digitization services to historical research and storytelling, our team helps transform your organization's history into accessible, engaging, and actionable resources.
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Discover how HAI combines historical and factual research, archival expertise, heritage technology, and Human-Guided AI to help organizations unlock the value of their collections and history.
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How We Assist Our Clients
Our Brands and Strategic Partnerships
Our HAI family of brands and strategic partnerships reflect our services' specialization and comprehensiveness and our ability to optimize capabilities and know-how based on the needs of your organization.
Explore Heritage Advantage CoLab
The Heritage Advantage CoLab is redefining how organizations understand, preserve, and activate their history.
PastView provides everything a digital collection could wish for in a digital collections platform.
Crafting memorable milestone celebrations with turnkey solutions that honor your legacy.
History Associates Incorporated is the proven partner organizations turn to for archival services, historical research, and litigation support services when they need to preserve, interpret, and activate their history and heritage.
We've collaborated with thousands of organizations across Government, Education, Corporate Brands, Law Firms, Associations, Non-Profits, Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums and Heritage Collections.
45+ Years of Expertise and Measurable Impact
3,000+ Clients Served
Leading Global Experts
Recognized Industry Leader
Insights That Inspire
August 27, 2026
AI Is Changing Knowledge Work, But People Still Make the Difference
AI is changing the way organizations handle information, make decisions, and create value. Still, no matter how fast technology moves, human judgment is something we simply can’t replace. In a recent Washington Business...
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August 13, 2026
History Is for Everyone: Celebrating the Stories That Intrigue and Inspire Us
At History Associates, we believe history is not only found in archives, institutions, or major milestones. It also lives in the everyday moments, objects, and memories that shape how we see the...
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Let’s work together to create meaningful solutions that bring history to life.
Interested in learning more about our professional services or scheduling a consultative call?
We take the time to listen and help you make smart decisions that best meet your needs.
HAI Headquarters
7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 310
Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: 301.279.9697
Email: info@historyassociates.com
Hours of Business:
8:30 AM - 5 PM ET / M-F
In Case You Missed It
Our History
45 Years of Turning History Into Insight
Take an interactive journey through HAI's 45-year history and discover the people, projects, and milestones that have shaped our evolution into a trusted heritage, litigation, and archival partner.
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Signature Research Report
Pressures, Possibilities & Precautions
Discover how AI is transforming heritage, archival, and litigation work while exploring the opportunities, risks, and practical strategies organizations are using to adopt AI responsibly and confidently.
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Heritage Is A Strategic Asset
The Heritage Advantage CoLab
Explore a new cross-industry community where archivists, heritage leaders, and innovators come together to share ideas, tackle emerging challenges, and shape the future of heritage identity, impact, and innovation.
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celebrate America's 250th
A Tribute to America's Systems
Democracy is more than elections and speeches. It's the quiet architecture of access, participation, and trust. It's the library card, the mail route, the school bell, and the open road.
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The Power of Proactive Preservation
A Strategic Call to Invest in Resilience
The Preservation Pitch Pack gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how preservation leaders frame urgency, spark action, and build movements that matter. Whether you’re rallying your own board, crafting a campaign, or just curious about convincing ideas, this pack is your all-access pass.
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HAI News
August 19, 2026
Reuters Explains Why Even With AI, Law Firms Need a Historian to Win
We live in an information-on-demand society. Ask a question of your preferred AI, get an answer, case closed. But for law firm litigators building a case, that assumption can be the difference...
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July 31, 2026
HAI CEO Beth Maser on History Still Matters in an AI World
Beth Maser’s latest Inc. Leadership Forum article makes one thing clear: history still matters in an AI‑driven world — not as nostalgia, but as a strategic asset. In her newest piece, History...
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June 25, 2026
HAI Announces Chambers USA 2026 Recognition – Litigation Support Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKVILLE, MD — June 25, 2026 Chambers USA 2026 named History Associates Incorporated (HAI) a top provider in Litigation Support services, ranking the firm Band 4 in the Litigation...
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