Ropes & Gray Appoints Gretchen Greene as Chief of Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Lead Firmwide AI Innovation

Ropes & Gray LLP is proud to announce the hiring of the firm’s first Chief of Artificial Intelligence Strategy, making Ropes & Gray among the first AmLaw 25 firms to establish such a position. Gretchen Greene will serve in the new role to accelerate the firm’s leadership in legal AI adoption and innovation across its global offices and practices. Gretchen joins the firm with a distinguished track record as an AI innovator, most recently leading Meta’s AI adoption for policy and legal teams.

As Chief of AI Strategy, Gretchen will work closely with Chief Information Officer Marsha Stein to amplify and accelerate Ropes & Gray’s cohesive AI strategy and create measurable value for our clients. AI is supercharging our legal excellence and client service delivery. Gretchen will advance our focus on these investments.

“The AI revolution demands bold leadership and innovative thinking,” said Julie Jones, Chair. “Ropes & Gray has been leading the legal industry, and Gretchen will help us catalyze our early action to deliver differentiated value to our clients.”

Gretchen is a recognized thought leader in AI, shaping global legislation, industry standards, and best practices for tools and governance. Her experience includes global AI adoption, executive strategy, and consulting for safety-critical sectors such as clinical medicine, biotech manufacturing, and research institutions.

“Gretchen’s appointment is a major step in advancing our AI strategy,” said Akhil Sethi, Chief Operating Officer. “Her leadership in driving global AI transformation at Meta and in building best practices and delivering measurable results make her uniquely qualified. Gretchen’s experience advising and influencing executives and policymakers, combined with her technical depth and client-focused approach, will be instrumental in accelerating innovation for firm and client impact.”

Gretchen also brings perspective as a practicing lawyer, including years spent as a tax and benefits attorney at Ropes & Gray at the beginning of her legal career.

“I am excited to return to Ropes & Gray at a pivotal moment for legal AI,” said Gretchen. “My goal is to help the firm remain at the forefront of AI adoption, and I look forward to collaborating with our lawyers, clients, and technical teams to build upon the already strong culture of innovation at the firm.”