Challenge

Homburger, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious law firms, set out to professionalize and scale its AI and innovation capabilities across more than 160 lawyers. The firm required a senior AI leader who could bridge legal practice, technology, and governance—someone capable of introducing AI into daily legal workflows while ensuring security, regulatory compliance, and partner buy-in. The role demanded rare hybrid expertise across legal tech, AI infrastructure, and change management within a highly regulated environment.

Solution

We partnered closely with Homburger to shape the Lead AI role and define success criteria across technology, governance, and organizational impact. We conducted a targeted executive search focused on candidates with proven experience operating AI systems in regulated, knowledge-intensive environments. The process emphasized both technical depth and the ability to work credibly with senior legal stakeholders.

Key elements of the engagement included:

• Refinement of the role mandate and AI governance scope
• Targeted search within legal tech, AI, and innovation leadership circles
• Pre-assessment of candidates for regulatory, security, and stakeholder fit
• Structured interview orchestration with partners, IT, and leadership
• Advisory on role positioning and long-term AI roadmap

Results

Within four weeks we successfully found the right candidate as Lead AI at Homburger. She now leads the firm’s AI and innovation agenda, overseeing AI infrastructure, governance, and the deployment of AI tools across core legal workflows—from research and document analysis to knowledge management. She acts as the central orchestrator between partners, IT, and external vendors, anchoring AI as a strategic capability within the firm.

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