Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has taken a progressive step in the legal industry with the hiring of Nigel “Nige” Tranter as the firm’s inaugural Chief Digital Officer. Their aim is to better leverage data for delivering insightful information to clients, enhancing business efficiencies, and addressing future requirements related to skills and staffing.
In recent times, several prominent legal firms have expanded their top-level management to include roles focused on technology. To illustrate, McGuireWoods, a renowned international law firm, recently appointed a Chief Innovation and AI Officer. Likewise, Crowell & Moring, a leading multinational law firm, established the position of Chief Innovation and Value Officer. Adding to the list, DLA Piper, one of the world’s biggest law firms, recruited a Chief Data Scientist.
Chair Mitch Zuklie has stated that by tapping into data, the firm can better discern areas posing the highest risks and deliver enhanced solutions for their clients. For more details on this, visit the original article.