Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America report 2024
The FT Innovative Lawyers North America report was published on 10 December 2024.
This year, North American lawyers have demonstrated their leadership in both society and business by navigating unprecedented AI legal challenges and engaging in pro bono cases amidst administrative policy changes and contentious civil rights issues. Law firms are adapting their work culture and job safety protocols to accommodate the integration of AI, offering valuable examples of how new technologies can enhance specialist platforms. Similarly, general counsels are proactively responding to technological changes by expanding in-house teams to prepare for the future intersection of technology and law.
Law Firm awards:
Innovative Practitioner: Teressa Hill, Orrick
Innovative Legal Intrapreneur: Suzanne Turner, Dechert
Most Innovative Law Firm in North America: McDermott Will & Emery
Pro Bono: Arnold & Porter
Energy Transition: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Deals & Financing: Linklaters
Dispute Resolution: Sullivan & Cromwell
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Technology Sector: Hogan Lovells
Digitising Legal Practice: Davis Wright Tremaine
Digital Legal Products: King & Spalding
Generative AI Strategy: White & Case
New Services to Manage Risk: DLA Piper
Using Data: Latham & Watkins
People & Skills: Goodwin
Read more about the practice and business of law submissions this year.
In-house awards:
Most Innovative In-house Legal Team in North America: Salesforce
Outside Counsel Management: Salesforce
Commercial & Strategic Advice: Bridgewater Associates
Digital Solutions: Flex
Operational Transformation: Honeywell
People & Skills: Accenture
Read more about the In-house case studies here.
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