Artificial intelligence is transforming more than legal workflows. It is reshaping how lawyers learn, develop expertise, and progress throughout their careers. This article examines the changing capabilities legal professionals need to thrive in an AI-enabled environment and provides insights for law firm leaders looking to build future-ready talent strategies that support growth, innovation, and long-term success.
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Lorie Almon
Chair & Managing Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lorie Almon serves as chair and managing partner of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Since assuming the role in 2024, she has guided the firm through transformative growth, cultural revitalization, and industry-leading innovation — including the launch of proprietary AI tools and the creation of two new C-Suite innovation roles — positioning Seyfarth at the forefront of legal services innovation.
A highly regarded leader in the field of complex employment law matters, Almon regularly advises C-Suite executives in handling their most complex business and legal challenges. She serves on the Advisory Board of Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession and was named Managing Partner of the Year by The American Lawyer’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards (2025).