Planning for the effective integration and management of AI within a global law firm or corporate legal department represents a significant commitment - one that will undoubtedly consume substantial time, resources, and ongoing attention from leadership. This investment may initially appear as an unwelcome expansion of non-billable overhead, leading some to question its value proposition against traditional legal service delivery models. However, this planning process is not merely advisable but essential in a legal landscape where technological adaptation has become a competitive necessity rather than a discretionary advantage.
The considered implementation of AI governance frameworks, training programs, and ethical guidelines serves multiple critical functions: It mitigates potentially severe regulatory, liability, and reputational risks that could arise from unstructured AI adoption; it creates the foundation for more efficient legal operations that will ultimately enhance client value; and it positions the organization to thrive amid unprecedented technological disruption that is already transforming client expectations, competitor capabilities, and the fundamental economics of legal practice. What may seem like an administrative burden today represents the scaffolding upon which tomorrow's successful legal enterprises will be built.
Dittmar, Lee: -
Lee Dittmar is a forward-thinking leader whose work in artificial intelligence lies at the intersection of governance, data integrity, and business transformation. He is co-founder and president of Infinity Data AI, which is focused on engineering the intelligent data future and pioneering solutions to improve the accuracy, scalability, and trustworthiness of AI systems. Lee is also an A360 Fellow and a Limited Partner at Untapped Ventures.
Lee's extensive experience working with law firms, general counsel, and regulators as an expert witness, litigation-management consultant, management auditor, and compliance advisor was inspirational and valuable in his work on The AI-Enabled Law Firm. An OCEG Fellow, former global leader at one of the Big Four firms, speaker, and author, Lee helped shape the foundational concepts of GRC and was recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the Top 50 "Governance, Risk and Compliance Trailblazers and Pioneers." He was named among the Top 25 Consultants in the world by Consulting Magazine and one of the 100 Most Influential People in Finance for three consecutive years by Treasury & Risk Management Magazine. What drives Lee is his ability to see around corners--anticipating how emerging technologies will reshape business landscapes. His global perspective, built on experience spanning six continents and organizations from startups to the world's largest enterprises, informs his uncanny talent for distilling complex technological concepts into strategic frameworks that executives and boards can confidently act upon.
Lee has spoken and written extensively about AI governance, AI's risk management implications, and the challenges around enterprise data being AI-ready. Lee believes we stand at a historic inflection point where artificial intelligence will reshape every domain of human endeavor--law, business, governance, education, and every aspect of daily life. To him, AI represents more than technological disruption; it marks a new social contract between intelligence, data, and human judgment. He calls on today's leaders--and here, especially the legal profession--to pioneer this frontier: to build the frameworks of trust, accountability, and fairness that will determine how AI shapes the rule of law itself. His mission is to help leaders harness AI responsibly, transforming not only how organizations operate but also how societies sustain trust in an intelligent age.
Switzer, Carole Stern: -
Carole Stern Switzer brings together two powerful streams of expertise: twenty years as a nationally recognized environmental lawyer followed by two decades as a pioneering force in integrated GRC. As Co-Founder of OCEG, she helped create the framework that transformed how organizations approach governance, risk management, and compliance worldwide. Her groundbreaking work on the OCEG GRC Capability Model has become the global standard, adopted by a thriving community of more than 150,000 professionals, academics, and regulators.
A sought-after thought leader, Switzer bridges the gap between theory and practice in GRC implementation. She draws on her experience as a former law firm partner and her deep understanding of regulatory challenges to show organizations how to move from siloed approaches to integrated GRC excellence. Her insights have influenced business leaders and academics alike, shaping how GRC is taught around the world.
Whether speaking on global stages, publishing books and appearing in leading business magazines, or developing comprehensive training programs, Switzer consistently demonstrates why she's been recognized in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Women Lawyers. Her unique blend of legal acumen and GRC innovation makes her an authoritative voice for organizations navigating today's complex risk landscape.
