Today, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is unveiling a comprehensive firmwide AI strategy and new AI governance structure that combines market-leading platforms, proprietary client solutions, and dedicated commercial capabilities. It will accelerate the firm's business transformation and drive better solutions, service, and value for clients.
Paul Otto will become Managing Partner – Legal Technology and AI. Paul is a partner in the Global Regulatory practice at the firm, based in Washington, D.C., and he is a leading advisor on AI, cybersecurity, data, technology, and digital risk. He advises major organizations on emerging technologies and is part of the firm's Future of Digitalization core team.
Oliver Campbell has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer. He has been with the firm for six years and is a former capital markets lawyer. He has spent 15 years helping law firms modernize legal and business services.
The firm is also creating a new AI Board, which will evaluate
ideas developed across the firm's practice groups and sectors
to assess opportunities to use AI to enhance the delivery of legal
services. It will decide whether solutions should be built
internally or sourced externally, allocate resources accordingly,
and oversee their development and deployment.
Miguel Zaldivar, CEO of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, commented: "AI is already transforming the way legal services are delivered, and we want to continue to be at the forefront of that change. These appointments, and our new AI Board, create the leadership, governance, and accountability needed to move quickly, make the right investment decisions, and ensure our AI strategy remains closely aligned to the needs of our clients and our firm."
In addition, the firm is today announcing that it has signed agreements with Harvey and Legora.
Zaldivar said: "There is no single AI solution that will meet every need of a modern global law firm. Harvey and Legora have been providing our lawyers with access to market-leading capabilities that enhance productivity and support client service across a wide range of legal tasks. At the same time, ELTEMATE will continue to develop proprietary tools, workflows, and client-facing solutions that reflect our unique expertise. Our strategy is to combine the best technology available with innovations we build ourselves, ensuring we remain agile, differentiated, and focused on the needs of our clients."
The firm has also created a new Commercial Unit and is announcing that Bill Ferreira will take on the role of Managing Partner – Commercial Unit and Client Delivery.
The Commercial Unit will focus on pricing, legal project management, pitching, and client delivery as the firm evolves its commercial approach and uses emerging technology, including AI, to create greater long-term value for clients.
Bill Ferreira has established a leading practice at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in government grants and international projects, advising companies and the world's top universities and hospitals on U.S. and international projects. He is the Practice Area Leader for the firm's global Government Contracts & Higher Education practice and will continue in that role.
Zaldivar commented: "Clients increasingly expect their law firms to deliver not only outstanding legal advice, but also greater transparency, efficiency, and commercial rigor. Our new Commercial Unit will bring together the capabilities needed to help us price, manage, and deliver matters more effectively, while making the most of emerging technologies, including AI, to create sustainable value for our clients.
"The strength of our business, our continued growth, and the increased scale created by our merger enable us to invest in AI, technology, and innovation from a position of strength. We are doing so while remaining true to our partnership model, retaining full control of our strategic direction, and making long-term decisions based on what is right for our clients and our people. That combination of ambition, investment, and independence gives us a powerful platform for future growth."