Seyfarth Earns Best Use of AI in Legal Services Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Seyfarth’s innovation prowess has again been recognized with the Best Use of AI in Legal Services Award by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at its 2026 Legal Innovation Summit. The honor celebrates firms that are redefining how legal services are delivered to better serve clients and modernize the practice of law.

The recognition highlights the leadership of Lorie Almon, Seyfarth’s chair and managing partner, and Ariel Cudkowicz, managing partner of Seyfarth’s Boston office. Together, they focus on aligning culture, structure, and technology to ensure innovative ideas can be tested quickly and scaled where they deliver client impact.

In a Q&A with Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Almon shared guidance for fostering innovation within law firms:

"Start with culture — create accessible pathways for experimentation and recognize small wins. Connect innovation directly to client value so lawyers become advocates. Invest deeply in talent, teaching curiosity, adaptability, and responsible use of technology."

She also offered her perspective on where innovation is headed in the legal industry:

"AI-powered predictive analytics, hybrid talent models, client-facing digital platforms, human-centered legal design, and value-based business models present extraordinary opportunity to elevate lawyers—freeing us for judgment, creativity and empathy. Firms embracing this moment will shape a more dynamic, impactful future."

Read more about the award here.