As the chief innovation and AI officer, Peter directs the development and implementation of innovative business solutions, including the use of AI-enhanced tools, to better serve McGuireWoods clients and improve firm operations. His background combines data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities with business strategy, innovation, R&D, project management and management consulting skills.
Peter specializes in applying state-of-the-art analytics, AI, data visualization and modeling techniques to generate legal insights and improve overall firm performance. He has implemented cutting-edge data management strategies and AI solutions for law firms and Fortune 1,000 corporations.
Peter won the 2022 Corinium Intelligence Data Value Award and has been a finalist for the Litera Legal Innovator of the Year Award and the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Innovative Leader of the Year Award. He serves on the editorial board of Chief Data Officer magazine.
Peter earned a J.D. and MBA and served for eight years as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He is a PMI-certified project management professional (PMP).
- Northwestern California University School of LawJD
- University of PhoenixMBATechnology
- University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBSHuman Factors Engineering, Psychology and Statistics
Winner, “Top 100 Data & Analytics Professionals,” OnCon Icon Awards, 2024
Winner, “Champions of Data in the Midwest,” CDO Magazine, 2024
Finalist, “Innovations in AI for Law Firms,” Law.com, 2023
Finalist, “Innovations in Diversity and Inclusion,” Law.com, 2023
Finalist, Top 100 Data & Analytics Professionals, OnCon Icon Awards, 2023
Winner, American Legal Technology Awards, 2022
Finalist, Business of Data Awards, 2022
Winner, “Data Value Award,” Corinium Intelligence, 2022
Runner-up, “Innovative Leader of the Year,” International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), 2021
Runner-up, Legal Innovator of the Year, Litera, 2021
Winner, “Top 100 Innovators,” Data and Analytics, Corinium Intelligence, 2018
Board Member, Global Editorial Board, North America, Chief Data Officer Magazine
Board Member, Global Editorial Board, North America, Chief Data Officer Magazine
- Quoted, "AI: To Build or To Buy? Some Am Law 100 Firms Say ‘Both’," The American Lawyer, February 5, 2024
- Quoted, "We Asked Every Am Law 100 Law Firm How They’re Using Gen AI. Here’s What We Learned," The American Lawyer, January 31, 2024
- Quoted, "How Law Firms Are Getting Attys Ready For Generative Text," Law360, November 13, 2023
- Quoted, "Generative AI & Emerging Technology Forum: How generative AI helps humans solve real-world problems," Thomson Reuters, October 16, 2023
- Quoted, "Behind the Prices: Is Generative AI Legal Tech Cheaper to Buy or Build?," Legaltech News, October 12, 2023
- Quoted, "Legal Tech Vendors Are Taking On Generative AI Education. Are Attorneys Welcoming It?," Legaltech News, September 14, 2023