Morgan Lewis Taps Ex-Dechert Chief Information Officer as New CIO, Law.com
April 22, 2026Law.com spoke with Michael Rinehart about his move to Morgan Lewis as the firm’s new chief information officer and the evolving role of technology leadership in law firms.
The article highlights Michael’s more than two decades of experience in information technology strategy, as well as his focus on aligning infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies such as AI with firmwide operations.
When asked why he chose to move to Morgan Lewis, he said the firm “stood out for its strong global platform and its clear focus on data security, reliability, and long-term investment in technology. The firm takes a disciplined approach to building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins client service, which was an important factor to me.”
Michael also pointed to the firm’s approach to “aligning its core technology environment with evolving capabilities in areas like AI and knowledge management,” as well as the opportunity to work closely with Chief AI & Knowledge Management Officer Colleen Nihill and her team in a “coordinated way.”