Morgan Lewis Shortlisted for Legalweek’s 2026 Leaders in Tech Law Awards

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026: Morgan Lewis has been named a finalist in three categories at ALM’s Legalweek 2026 Leaders in Tech Law Awards, recognizing law firms, in-house legal departments, and service providers that have demonstrated excellence in the development and implementation of innovative legal technology.

Morgan Lewis was shortlisted in the following categories:

Change Management Leader of the Year – Colleen Nihill, chief AI and knowledge officer, for leading an enterprise wide AI operating model through AI Studio, which coordinates the firm’s AI strategy and initiatives including GenAI Foundations, one of the most ambitious AI literacy programs in the legal industry.

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence – eData Virtual Assistant, a self-service AI chatbot that teaches lawyers how to access critical information in real time, compare data between documents, and create custom charts and reports through a simple chat interface.

Best Tech Training Program Implementation – AI Studio and GenAI Foundations, reflecting the firm’s global approach to building AI competency, governance discipline, and practical fluency across the firm.

View the complete shortlist. Winners will be announced at the March 9 Legalweek 2026 Leaders in Tech Law Awards in New York City.