Hello
I’m Todd Friedlich
Technologist
Strategist Innovation Leader FastCase 50 Honoree
I lead innovation and knowledge strategy at the intersection of law and technology — designing systems that simplify complexity, empower attorneys, and scale responsible AI across the enterprise.
Professional Experience
Over two decades of hands-on leadership in legal technology — from development and architecture to firmwide innovation strategy.
2021 - Present
Director of Knowledge Management & Practice Innovation
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Leading firmwide knowledge and AI strategy — integrating automation, enablement, and adoption under a unified vision.
2020 - 2021
Senior Manager of Collaborative and Innovative Technologies
Ropes & Gray LLP
Seeks out creative opportunities to leverage new and innovative technologies as well as existing infrastructure to improve attorney and staff productivity and experiences
2016 - 2020
Senior Manager of KM Technology and Innovation
Ropes & Gray LLP
Partnered with the business and IT leadership to design technical solutions to improve profitability, access to information, collaboration and other key strategic initiatives
2011 – 2016
Manager of Application Development
Ropes & Gray LLP
Managed a team of developers, designers, and a solutions architect in designing and developing legal business applications to improve the efficiencies of Lawyers and Staff
2008 – 2011
Manager of Knowledge Management Technology
Ropes & Gray LLP
Leveraged legal, knowledge management (KM), and technical skills in order to establish relationships and ensure that KM technology needs were being addressed
2001 – 2008
Lead Developer
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Developed Lotus Notes, J2EE, and SharePoint solutions to satisfy the needs of attorneys and staff
2000 - 2001
Senior Lotus Notes/Domino Developer
Morgan Stanley
Developed Lotus Notes based applications for use by Investment Bankers
1998 - 2000
Lotus Notes/Domino Developer/Webmaster
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Managed the nations premier tax extranet site for the world’s largest professional services firm as well as developed web applications using Lotus Notes/Domino, HTML, Java, LotusScript, NetObjects Fusion, and JavaScript to create Domino based web sites
Speaking Engagements
Regular speaker on legal technology, AI adoption, and knowledge strategy at leading industry events, including ILTA, Law.com LegalWeek, and IPMA
2024
ALM | Law.com LegalWeek
Transforming the Present - How AI and ML are Changing Legal Knowledge Management
2018
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference
New Frontiers In Enterprise Search
2017
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference
The Future of Search in Law Firms
2016
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference
Alternative Email Arrangements To Reduce the Clutter
2010
International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA) Conference
Using SharePoint as a Collaborative Tool
2009
International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Conference
Integrating Data from Disparate Systems for Marketing and Business Development
Marketing Technology Roundtable
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My Location
Port Washington, NY