Microsoft Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Hossein Nowbar recently shed some light on his perspective on legal technology and the evolving corporate culture in an exclusive interview with Corporate Counsel. Nowbar emphasized the importance of embracing progress as the integration of technology in the legal world is inevitable, making conscious decisions to own this change, rather than letting the changes dictate the terms.
Born to Iranian parents, Nowbar describes his background as an “immigrant journey”, an experience that has undoubtedly shaped his outlook and approach to his role as CLO of one of the world’s largest technology companies. However, his refusal to ‘play it safe’ underlines his commitment to continuous innovation and not being bound by the conventions of how corporate law has traditionally been practiced.
Already known as a forward-thinking leader in his field, Nowbar’s approach aligns with the tech-giant’s wider strategy towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technological solutions in all aspects of their operations including the legal department. Microsoft views such technologies as instrumental in pushing corporate culture to evolve, a fact Nowbar reiterated during his interaction.
The full interview provides a deeper understanding of how Nowbar’s unique leadership style and innovation-focused approach impact Microsoft’s legal department and illustrates the importance of the role of technology in shaping the future of the legal industry.