Jackson Walker is pleased to announce two strategic leadership appointments designed to advance the Firm’s technology-driven client service. Greg Lambert, formerly Chief Knowledge Services Officer, has been named the Firm’s first Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) – a new role charged with accelerating the Firm’s adoption of next-generation legal technologies. In addition, longtime technology leader Bill Finner has been named Chief Information Officer (CIO), expanding his oversight of the Firm’s information systems and technology infrastructure.
“Greg and Bill have each demonstrated deep experience and visionary leadership,” said Wade Cooper, Firmwide Managing Partner. “Greg’s track record of pioneering ideas and Bill’s relentless focus on reliability and security form a powerful combination. These appointments underscore our commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients through continuous innovation and rock-solid technology.”
Driving Innovation and Transformation
As Chief Innovation Officer, Greg will lead the firm’s efforts to enhance legal service delivery through next-generation technologies such as generative AI, automation, and data-driven solutions. He will work closely with practice groups and administrative departments to identify opportunities for innovation, manage pilot programs, and oversee the rollout of new legal technologies firmwide.
“Technology is transforming the legal industry, and I’m honored to help Jackson Walker lead that transformation,” Greg said. “Our goal is to ensure every practice group and department is empowered with the tools and insights needed to deliver smarter, faster, and more client-focused legal services.”
Since joining Jackson Walker in 2012, Greg has led the Firm’s library, research, conflicts, and knowledge services teams, enabling attorneys to harness cutting-edge information resources. Nationally recognized for thought leadership in legal technology, he co-founded 3 Geeks and a Law Blog and The Geek in Review podcast, served as President of the American Association of Law Libraries, and is a Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management.
Strengthening Infrastructure and Continuity
As Chief Information Officer, Bill will provide leadership for the continued advancement of an innovative, strategic, and secure technology environment. He will continue to oversee the Firm’s data centers, cloud-hosted systems, networking, voice and video platforms, and cybersecurity strategy, while expanding his mandate to include enterprise architecture and long-term technology planning. He will also manage vendor relationships, negotiate technology contracts, and ensure robust disaster-recovery and business-continuity capabilities.
“I’m excited to take on this expanded role and continue building a resilient and forward-looking IT environment,” Bill said. “Our technology infrastructure is the backbone of everything we do, and I look forward to supporting the firm’s innovation goals with robust and scalable systems.”
Bill joined Jackson Walker in 2009 and most recently served as Director of Networking & Technical Infrastructure. With nearly three decades of legal IT experience, he has built a reputation for delivering highly available, cost-effective solutions. His leadership has resulted in seamless system uptime and secure replication and backup strategies.
Looking Ahead
Greg and Bill will work closely to align forward-thinking innovation initiatives with reliable, secure infrastructure – ensuring that Jackson Walker’s attorneys and business professionals have the tools they need to serve clients now and into the future.
Meet Jackson Walker
Since 1887, Jackson Walker has represented some of the most influential companies and business leaders in the world. Today, we remain firmly rooted in Texas while serving clients around the globe. With more than 500 attorneys, we are the largest law firm in the state and have been recognized by Law360 as a “Texas Powerhouse” and an “elite law firm” that regularly provides counsel to industry-leading clients on highly complex matters.