Arnold & Porter counsel Melissa Weberman, who leads the firm's eDiscovery & Data Analytics (eData) group, was recently named a 2026 "AI Visionary" by Relativity. The annual list recognizes "changemakers who are using AI to reshape the legal landscape" while "promoting both innovation and ethical practice."
Melissa advises clients on complex discovery and information governance issues, with a focus on using technology defensibly to improve efficiency and accuracy. As leader of the firm's eData group, she oversees the integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven tools into discovery and investigations, helping ensure they are implemented in practical and responsible ways. She also plays a key role in evaluating and implementing the firm's legal technology platforms more broadly, guiding how new tools are selected and deployed across matters to deliver measurable value to clients.