WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2026 — Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Maeda as the firm's first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and innovative artificial intelligence and the future of technology-enabled legal services. Roger previously served as Director of Enterprise Applications and Application Development, leading the firm's enterprise application strategy and software development initiatives. As AI continues to reshape the legal industry, Arnold & Porter is strengthening its leadership to guide the firm's AI strategy and ensure it remains at the forefront of responsible AI adoption.
"The firm created this role because AI is reshaping how we deliver legal services, and that shift demands dedicated leadership at the highest level," said Ellen Kaye Fleishhacker, Global Co-Chair of Arnold & Porter. "Roger brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and a clear understanding of how our lawyers and clients operate. He is the right person to help us put AI to work for our clients."
"AI is changing the way we work and the way we serve our clients, and it is evolving faster than any technology we've adopted before," added Sean Howell, Chief Executive Officer of Arnold & Porter. "Creating the Chief AI Officer role reflects our commitment to investing in innovation, strengthening our capabilities, and ensuring Arnold & Porter remains at the forefront of exceptional client service."
Roger Maeda said, "AI presents tremendous opportunities to enhance how we work and serve our clients. My focus will be on translating emerging technologies into practical solutions that empower our lawyers and business professionals while maintaining the quality, security, and service our clients expect."
In his new role, Roger will lead the firm's dedicated AI team, partnering with senior leaders across innovation, technology, and business services to build, test, and deploy AI tools in support of client work.