McGuireWoods Appoints Tom Trujillo as Chief Innovation and AI Officer

(US and Canada) Global law firm McGuireWoods has appointed Tom Trujillo as Chief Innovation and AI Officer. He will oversee the development and implementation of business solutions, including AI-driven tools, to enhance client services and improve firm operations.

Trujillo will also join McGuireWoods’ Technology Committee, a group consisting of attorneys and business professionals responsible for selecting and implementing business solutions and technology applications.

In addition to his new role, Trujillo will continue as director of MWAccel, a client service initiative designed to assist corporate legal departments with complex legal and business challenges, while strengthening McGuireWoods’ relationships with key clients. MWAccel, established in 2021, utilizes the expertise of lawyers, consultants, and data scientists/engineers to implement solutions in various areas of legal operations.

Trujillo, a cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, previously worked in the legal departments at General Motors and Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, followed by positions at Bank of America and Wells Fargo in Charlotte, before joining McGuireWoods to launch MWAccel.

J Tracy Walker IV, managing partner, commented, “Tom has effectively used his expertise to provide innovative solutions through MWAccel. He will apply the same approach in his new role, ensuring McGuireWoods remains at the forefront of legal industry advancements.”

Trujillo remarked, “I have valued working with our team to deliver innovative client solutions and look forward to continuing this work in my new position.”