Littler appointed Stephanie Goutos as its first chief artificial intelligence officer, giving her responsibility for firmwide AI strategy, governance, responsible adoption, attorney training, and AI-enabled capabilities. The firm framed the role as part of a global platform strategy, with direct ties to client service and operational scale. See Littler's announcement.

A&O Shearman opened applications for Fuse Cohort 10, continuing its LegalTech incubator program for startups and emerging companies working on legal innovation. The firm said the cohort would begin in May 2026 and that the program would give participants access to the firm’s lawyers, clients, and broader network in London, San Francisco, and remotely. Fuse has been led publicly by Shruti Ajitsaria, head of Fuse, who has described the platform as a client-centered innovation e

Quinn Emanuel highlighted Lead Innovation Counsel Jennifer Reeves after she received the Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award at the 2026 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The firm said Reeves co-heads the AI & Data Analytics Group with Christopher Kercher, overseeing evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI and machine learning tools for litigation teams, and that she also leads AI training and has played a key role in the firm’s digital transformation.

Ropes & Gray announced that Gretchen Greene would become the firm’s first Chief of Artificial Intelligence Strategy, one of the first such positions at an AmLaw 25 firm. The firm said Greene, a former Meta policy and legal AI leader, will work with Chief Information Officer Marsha Stein to accelerate AI adoption across global offices and practices and to create measurable client value. Ropes & Gray described Greene as a recognized AI thought leader with experience in governan

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer named Ilona Logvinova as its global chief AI officer, saying she would drive the firm’s global AI and legal-tech strategy for clients. The announcement indicates a senior leadership role spanning global strategy and client service.