Skadden's Chief AI and Technology Officer Harris Tilevitz Departs After 38 Years to Advise Harvey
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Harris Tilevitz, Skadden's chief artificial intelligence and technology officer, announced his departure from the firm after 38 years to become an adviser to legal AI startup Harvey. The move, alongside prior Skadden CEO Eric Friedman's earlier departure to advise Ironclad and Litera, highlights how Big Law AI leadership talent is migrating toward legal AI vendors.
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