Chad Ergun

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ABOUT CHAD ERGUN

Chad is a seasoned technology leader currently serving as the CIO at Womble Bond Dickinson. With a wealth of experience in the legal industry, he has consistently driven innovation and efficiency through his expertise in knowledge management, eDiscovery, data science, generative AI, business intelligence, and practice technologies. Chad\'s leadership is characterized by a forward-thinking approach that leverages the latest advancements in technology to solve complex problems, enhance organizational efficiency, and foster an environment of continuous innovation. His efforts have not only propelled the firms he\'s worked with to the forefront of technological innovation in the legal sector but have also established him as a thought leader in the intersection of law, technology, and business intelligence.Before joining Lewis Roca, Chad played a pivotal role at Gibson Dunn as the head of Global Practice Services, overseeing teams specializing in knowledge management, eDiscovery, practice support, business intelligence, litigation support, application development, marketing technologies, financial systems, HR systems, and desktop and web applications. His collaborative approach involved working closely with executive directors, business development teams, and technology committees to deliver exceptional solutions.Between 2002 and 2009, Chad served as the Global Manager of Client and Practice Systems at White & Case LLP. In this role, he spearheaded knowledge management initiatives, developed practice solutions, and implemented client applications. His leadership contributed significantly to the firm\'s technological advancements.Chad holds a Masters degree in Information Technology with a minor in Industrial Management and Workplace Psychology. Committed to continuous growth and expertise, he is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Management with a research focus on Artificial Intelligence and Data Mining.Specializing in knowledge management, artificial intelligence, generative AI, eDiscovery, litigation support, business intelligence, practice technologies, and big data, Chad possesses a comprehensive skill set that encompasses project management, CRM, LPM, enterprise search engines, application and database development, contract and vendor negotiations, procurement, practice support, data mining, artificial intelligence, competitive intelligence, ITIL, SharePoint, and data science.