In a special edition of LawNext, Chris Cartrett, CEO of legal technology behemoth Aderant, discussed the transformative journey the company has embarked upon since his appointment in 2022. The conversation was recorded live at Aderant’s Momentum Global 2025 user conference in Dallas, capturing the spirit of innovation that the company is striving towards.
Cartrett’s tenure has been marked by a robust push for a cloud-first strategy, a task that is particularly challenging given Aderant’s nearly 50-year legacy and a customer base that continues to rely on its on-premises software. During the interview, Cartrett assessed his performance in fulfilling this mission three years into his leadership role, providing insights into the successes and challenges faced.
The wide-ranging interview covered key topics such as the strategic focus on cloud technologies, the implications of generative AI, and the importance of maintaining strong customer service. Cartrett noted Aderant’s impressive growth trajectory, citing 2024 as a record-breaking year and expressing confidence that 2025 will surpass it. He also shared thoughts on the evolving landscape of legal practice and the profound impact of generative AI on the industry, including how he personally integrates generative AI into his daily workflow.
Cartrett’s journey with Aderant began in 2014 when he joined from Thomson Reuters as senior vice president of strategy and growth. He was promoted to executive vice president in 2017, president in 2021, and ultimately CEO in 2022. Throughout, his leadership has been pivotal in steering the company towards new frontiers.
For those interested in the full conversation, the recorded session is available to watch online. More details about the interview and Aderant’s strategic plans can be found at the original LawNext article.