Peter Geovanes, Chief Innovation & AI Officer, McGuireWoods LLP
Peter Geovanes (JD/MBA) is a data scientist and accomplished executive who has implemented innovative data, analytic and AI solutions for both law firms and Fortune 1000 companies. As the Chief Innovation & AI Officer at McGuireWoods, he spearheads development and implementation of innovative business solutions, including the use of AI-enhanced tools, to better serve clients and to improve firm operations.
He provides a unique hybrid background that combines deep data and analytical capabilities along with proven technical, project management, legal and business consulting skills. He specializes in applying state-of-the-art analytics, business intelligence tools and modeling techniques to generate legal insights and improve firm performance. His work has garnered the following industry awards and recognition:
- OnCon 2024 Top 100 Data & Analytics Professional Award Winner
- Innovations in AI for Law Firms 2023 Law.com Finalist announcement
- Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion 2023 Law.com Finalist announcement
- OnCon 2023 finalists for the Top 100 Data & Analytics Professional Award
- American Legal Technology Awards 2022 Award Winner
- Business of Data Awards 2022 Award Finalist article
- Winner of the 2022 Data Value Award by Corinium Intelligence – “presented to the leader whom has worked to extract large amounts of value from their data & analytics projects”
- Innovative Leader of the Year Award ILTA 2021 runner-up
- Legal Innovator of the Year article 2021 runner-up
- Named a Top 100 Innovator in Data and Analytics awarded by Corinium Intelligence
Work Experience: Prior to joining McGuireWoods, Peter led Data Strategy, AI & Analytics at Winston & Strawn, was a Senior Director with Alvarez & Marsal, a Director and Analytics Market Leader with PwC, a Principal for a regional consulting firm, a senior project manager for SPSS and proudly served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Navy.
Peter received his JD from Northwestern Ca University, his MBA from University of Phoenix and his B.S. from the University of Illinois (Urbana) and is based in the Chicago metro Area.
