Legal Innovation Spotlight AI, Security, and the Future of Legal Practice
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Anna Popowicz-Pazdej, a global data protection lawyer and PhD, and Maz Araghrez, a technology consultant and Director of IT, discuss responsible AI adoption in large law firms. They cover rethinking operating models instead of just adding tools. They talk governance, cybersecurity and privacy-by-design. They propose industry collaboration, certifications, and practical steps to build secure, scalable AI foundations.
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Rethink The Operating Model First
- Law firms cannot modernize a 20th-century operating model by bolting on 21st-century tools.
- Maz Araghrez urges firms to redesign business and operating models rather than just adding AI roles or tech.
Treat Early AI Work As R&D
- Treat early AI work as R&D and prioritize learning over short-term ROI.
- Ted Theodoropoulos recommends investing for long-term capability rather than immediate financial returns.
Design The Business Model First
- Start transformation by mapping your business model: value proposition, value chain, cost and revenue streams.
- Maz Araghrez advises designing the business model before operationalizing with tech and processes.