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Episode 902

Leveraging AI to Transform Legal Services: Wilson Sonsini CIO Mike Lucas on Driving Innovation, Using ChatGPT, and Navigating Ethical Concerns

August 29, 2024
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Michael Lucas

Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Mike Lucas is the Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, one of the world’s leading law firms. With over seven and a half years in his current role, Mike is responsible for overseeing global information services and technology resources across the firm’s 19 offices. His career spans significant roles at Akin Gump and Hogan Lovells, where he served as the first global CIO. Mike also chairs Wilson Sonsini’s Practice Technology Innovation Committee, driving the firm’s digital transformation and AI initiatives.

Episode Overview

902: AI is reshaping legal services by streamlining tasks and driving innovation, yet it also challenges firms to navigate complex ethical and security issues. In this episode of Technovation, Peter High interviews Mike Lucas, Chief Information Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. They discuss the integration of Artificial Intelligence in legal services and how Mike is driving Digital Transformation at one of the world’s leading law firms. Mike shares insights on the firm’s innovative initiatives, including the development of AI tools like the Neuron platform and pilots with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. He also delves into the challenges of change management and the ethical considerations of adopting AI in a traditional industry like law.

“"Nothing happens unless we are comfortable with appropriate access and data protection—being excellent stewards of our clients' data is paramount.""

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