Manager of Artificial Intelligence
Washington, DC – Hybrid 3 days onsite
Shape how a premier IP law firm operationalizes AI across legal and business functions
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, a global leader in intellectual property law, is seeking a Manager of AI to advance its enterprise AI strategy and implantation. This role focuses on executig and scaling of AI capabilities into practical applications that improve law practice workflows, client delivery, and firm operations.
The Manager of AI will shape and operationalize the firm’s AI roadmap – prioritizing where AI drives measurable value and ensuring solutions move from conception to adoption.
The role in action:
Bring structure and execution to how AI is prioritized, deployed and scaled across the firm
Identify and advance high-value use cases, moving initiatives from experimentation to production-ready adoption
Lead build-versus-buy decisions and manage external vendors to ensure alignment with firm strategy
Define and track performance through KPI frameworks and ROI models, tying AI investment to measurable business outcomes
We are seeking candidates who:
Brings significant experience leading AI or legal technology initiatives within professional services, with a track record of delivering solutions that improve how work gets done
Has translated AI capabilities into real applications across law practice workflows, moving beyond pilots to adoption
Understands the current AI landscape – tools models, and platforms – and can evaluate and apply them
Measures outcomes in business terms, with experience defining KPIs tied to efficiency, cost, productivity or client impact
Possess an advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field; J.D or an Am Law 100/200 background a plus
If you are interested in learning more about this position, please reach out to Hannah Snider [Hannah@calibrate-strategies.com]
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