In a recent appointment, Richard Robbins has been named the first Director of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) at leading law firm, Reed Smith. This newly created role highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector, opening the door for pioneering application of AI in the field.
Robbins is set to spearhead the development of generative AI, predictive AI, and data science, to improve the delivery of the firm’s legal and business services. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into various aspects of the profession, ranging from streamlining routine tasks to predicting legal outcomes, it is anticipated that the appointment of technical roles such as this will pave the way for continued innovation in legal practices.
Prior to his appointment at Reed Smith, Robbins held the position of Managing Director of Applied AI at Epiq, a legal services provider. His past experiences will undoubtedly contribute to his new role, shaping the expansion of Reed Smith’s AI capabilities.
Notably, Reed Smith is not the only law firm grappling with the impact of AI on the legal sector. Many other firms are also racing to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape in the same vein, setting their own precedent in legal-tech.
While the report was produced by Bloomberg Law Automation, it is yet another testament to the ongoing digital transformation of the legal industry. Given the tremendous potential of AI in the legal field, such appointments underscore the importance of AI leadership roles within law firms to harness these ongoing developments. As AI technology continues to evolve, legal practitioners across the world will be closely watching this space for further advancements.