Judi F

CIO / Consultant

Judi Flournoy is an award winning CIO with 30 plus years in legal technology having lead teams in the areas of information technology, information governance, cyber security, practice innovation and eDiscovery. Currently providing consulting services to law firms and non-profits.

Jan. 5, 2026

Law Firm CIO on AI Adoption: The Real Blockers in 2026

Former law firm CIO Judy Flournoy joins Jim Merrifield to discuss the critical challenges facing legal AI adoption in 2026. With over 20 years leading technology in mid-sized law firms, Judy reveals who holds liability when AI hallucinates, why adoption fails, and what really matters for law firm CIOs today.KEY TOPICS COVERED:- Who is responsible when AI gives bad legal advice to clients- The real reason AI adoption fails in law firms (hint: it's not the data)- Why the billable hour model will s...

Guest: Judi F

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