Hogan Lovells Cadwalader launched a firmwide AI strategy. It created an AI board to evaluate and deploy solutions. Paul Otto was named managing partner for legal technology and AI. Oliver Campbell was appointed chief transformation officer. Bill Ferreira will lead a new commercial unit for pricing and client delivery. The firm signed agreements with Harvey and Legora. It will keep investing in its own proprietary tools. The AI board will decide whether to build or buy solutions. The strategy aims to align AI use with client and firm needs.
What changed
The firm had no unified AI leadership, board, or commercial unit.
What it unlocks
Faster AI adoption across legal services with centralized governance and vendor partnerships.
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