Driving Legal Innovation with AI: The Appointment of Peter Geovanes as Chief Innovation and AI Officer at McGuireWoods LLP

Prominent law firm McGuireWoods LLP welcomes Peter Geovanes as its newly appointed Chief Innovation and AI Officer. With an impressive background in data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), Geovanes brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Armed with JD and MBA degrees, his academic qualifications complement a distinguished career spanning business strategy, innovation, research and development, project management, and management consulting.

In his capacity as Chief Innovation and AI Officer, Peter Geovanes takes the helm in driving the creation and adoption of cutting-edge business solutions, harnessing the power of AI-enhanced technologies. These initiatives aim to elevate client service quality at McGuireWoods while streamlining the firm’s operational workflows. Geovanes’ extensive skill set encompasses data science, AI, ML, as well as proficiencies in business strategy, innovation, research and development, project management, and management consulting.

Before joining McGuireWoods LLP, Geovanes served as Head of Data Strategy, AI, and Analytics at Winston & Strawn. In this role, he led dedicated teams focusing on data strategy, AI, and analytics, achieving remarkable milestones across domains such as early case assessment, pricing and budgeting, marketing, business development, operations, and forecasting. His forte lies in strategically applying advanced analytics, AI, data visualization, and modeling techniques to extract legal insights and enhance the firm’s overall performance.

Geovanes’ outstanding contributions to the field have earned him the prestigious 2022 DATA VALUE AWARD, presented by Corinium Intelligence. This esteemed accolade acknowledges leaders who have made significant strides in extracting value from their data and analytics endeavors.

Furthermore, Geovanes has earned a finalist spot in two distinguished categories: “2x Legal Innovator” and “Innovative Leader Of The Year.” These nominations underscore his transformative impact on the legal sector. He has also been recognized as a leading innovator in the dynamic realm of data and analytics, as highlighted in a comprehensive report by Corinium Intelligence.

One of Geovanes’ standout attributes is his forward-looking approach to technology investments on a firm-wide scale. This ability enables him to strategically drive, implement, and execute innovation initiatives, positioning McGuireWoods LLP for a competitive edge in the ever-evolving legal landscape.