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We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Director of Practice Innovation to lead our firmwide efforts in identifying, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that transform how our lawyers deliver legal services. This tech‑savvy leader will act as a strategic bridge between our attorneys and our technology team, ensuring that AI and other innovative tools are deployed in ways that meaningfully improve efficiency, enhance quality, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. This is a lawyer‑facing, practice‑driven leadership position embedded within our Practice Management Department.
Responsibilities Strategic AI Use Case Identification & Implementation
Partner directly with partners, associates, and practice group leadership to surface AI opportunities and develop high‑impact use cases aligned with client and practice needs
Assist with mapping legal workflows, harnessing practice data and expertise, analyzing processes, and evaluating how to apply AI‑enabled solutions and enhance client service in an ethical and legally compliant manner
Help design, develop, test, and deploy AI prompts and workflows, working closely with attorneys to develop consistent and scalable best practices
Collaborate with the technology team and legal technology vendors to leverage appropriate AI tools to address identified use cases and effectively implement AI across practices
Stay informed of emerging trends in generative AI and legal tech to identify, evaluate and advocate for innovative AI‑based legal technology solutions that improve client service delivery
Collaboration & Solution Deployment
Act as the primary liaison between the firm’s legal practices and the technology and professional development teams for AI‑related initiatives
Collaborate with the technology team to select, configure, and launch appropriate AI technologies in our practices
Lead pilots, proofs‑of‑concept, and full‑scale rollouts of AI tools within practice groups
Coordinate with various administrative departments to ensure AI solutions integrate seamlessly into practice workflows
Education, Adoption & Change Management
Design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, one‑on‑one education opportunities, and reference materials that empower attorneys to use AI tools effectively
Collaborate with the professional development team and practice training leaders to incorporate AI‑related education and programming in existing training programs
Champion adoption by developing success stories, internal marketing campaigns, and demonstrating measurable wins
Build and leverage a network of internal AI “power users” and innovation champions within practice groups
Objectively evaluate potential new technologies and manage expectations as appropriate
Communicate the value of and the firm’s use of AI to clients
Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for AI initiatives
Identify opportunities for improvement and rapidly implement corrective actions when needed
Gather user feedback, usage analytics, and client impact data to refine solutions and guide ongoing development and deployment
Prepare regular reports for firm leadership highlighting progress, ROI, client impact, and future opportunities and resources needed to advance the Firm’s AI and legal innovation strategy
Collaborate with legal department leadership and practice and pricing analytics teams on pricing models and alternative fee arrangements that reflect AI‑enabled efficiencies
Qualifications
JD required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a large law firm and/or corporate legal department required. AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred
Demonstrated understanding of law firm practice workflows, client service priorities, and legal technology trends, with emphasis on Gen AI models and tools
Proven experience with legal AI solutions, including prompt engineering, process design, document automation, data analytics, and/or workflow automation in the legal context
Experience leading change management initiatives involving innovative technology adoption in a legal environment
Exposure to agile project management methodologies and an understanding of the business of law, including practice economics and pricing preferred
Compensation $250,000 to $333,300
Benefits Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision; 401(k); Disability and Life; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are accepting ongoing applications.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Director of Practice Innovation to lead our firmwide efforts in identifying, developing, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that transform how our lawyers deliver legal services. This tech‑savvy leader will act as a strategic bridge between our attorneys and our technology team, ensuring that AI and other innovative tools are deployed in ways that meaningfully improve efficiency, enhance quality, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. This is a lawyer‑facing, practice‑driven leadership position embedded within our Practice Management Department.
Responsibilities Strategic AI Use Case Identification & Implementation
Partner directly with partners, associates, and practice group leadership to surface AI opportunities and develop high‑impact use cases aligned with client and practice needs
Assist with mapping legal workflows, harnessing practice data and expertise, analyzing processes, and evaluating how to apply AI‑enabled solutions and enhance client service in an ethical and legally compliant manner
Help design, develop, test, and deploy AI prompts and workflows, working closely with attorneys to develop consistent and scalable best practices
Collaborate with the technology team and legal technology vendors to leverage appropriate AI tools to address identified use cases and effectively implement AI across practices
Stay informed of emerging trends in generative AI and legal tech to identify, evaluate and advocate for innovative AI‑based legal technology solutions that improve client service delivery
Collaboration & Solution Deployment
Act as the primary liaison between the firm’s legal practices and the technology and professional development teams for AI‑related initiatives
Collaborate with the technology team to select, configure, and launch appropriate AI technologies in our practices
Lead pilots, proofs‑of‑concept, and full‑scale rollouts of AI tools within practice groups
Coordinate with various administrative departments to ensure AI solutions integrate seamlessly into practice workflows
Education, Adoption & Change Management
Design and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, one‑on‑one education opportunities, and reference materials that empower attorneys to use AI tools effectively
Collaborate with the professional development team and practice training leaders to incorporate AI‑related education and programming in existing training programs
Champion adoption by developing success stories, internal marketing campaigns, and demonstrating measurable wins
Build and leverage a network of internal AI “power users” and innovation champions within practice groups
Objectively evaluate potential new technologies and manage expectations as appropriate
Communicate the value of and the firm’s use of AI to clients
Measurement, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for AI initiatives
Identify opportunities for improvement and rapidly implement corrective actions when needed
Gather user feedback, usage analytics, and client impact data to refine solutions and guide ongoing development and deployment
Prepare regular reports for firm leadership highlighting progress, ROI, client impact, and future opportunities and resources needed to advance the Firm’s AI and legal innovation strategy
Collaborate with legal department leadership and practice and pricing analytics teams on pricing models and alternative fee arrangements that reflect AI‑enabled efficiencies
Qualifications
JD required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing lawyer in a large law firm and/or corporate legal department required. AmLaw 100 firm experience preferred
Demonstrated understanding of law firm practice workflows, client service priorities, and legal technology trends, with emphasis on Gen AI models and tools
Proven experience with legal AI solutions, including prompt engineering, process design, document automation, data analytics, and/or workflow automation in the legal context
Experience leading change management initiatives involving innovative technology adoption in a legal environment
Exposure to agile project management methodologies and an understanding of the business of law, including practice economics and pricing preferred
Compensation $250,000 to $333,300
Benefits Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision; 401(k); Disability and Life; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.
EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are accepting ongoing applications.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.
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