Spencer Fane is pleased to announce that Chief Information Officer Allen Darrah has been nominated for ALM’s 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. He is one of seven finalists in the Regulatory, Governance, and Compliance Technology category.
The Leaders in Tech Law Awards honor individuals and organizations for their achievements in innovation over the past year in a wide range of categories across law firms, legal departments, and technology providers. Allen and his fellow finalists were selected from an extensive list of worthy nominees who work on game-changing projects and initiatives for the industry.
“We’re truly honored to be nominated for the 2024 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award,” said Allen. “This recognition by ALM, an organization I deeply respect and have enjoyed engaging with at Legalweek, is incredibly meaningful. It reflects our team’s hard work and dedication to an intensely client-centered approach in our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program. To be acknowledged in such a prestigious forum validates our commitment to innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. This nomination is a proud moment for us, a testament to our team’s collective effort and vision at Spencer Fane. In addition to my duties as CIO at Spencer Fane, I have the privilege of teaching this topic. I want to extend my gratitude to my colleagues at Columbia University. In our ‘Technology and the Law’ course, we delve into the practical applications of integrating technology with an organization’s GRC program and the value it can create. The synergy between our academic discussions and the real-world advancements we’re pioneering at Spencer Fane is a vivid illustration of the theory in action, and this recognition further underscores the value of our collaborative academic and professional pursuits.”
Winners will be announced at an in-person award ceremony during ALM’s Legalweek conference on January 29 in New York. Legalweek gathers thousands of legal professionals exploring business and regulatory trends, technology, and talent drivers impacting the industry. The event features workshop boot camps, case studies, TED-style talks, panel sessions, networking events, and hundreds of exhibitors.
At Spencer Fane, Allen guides the firm’s overall technological vision, igniting innovation and spearheading the firm’s digital transformation efforts. In his CIO role, he ensures stringent protection of client data and privacy.
Read the full shortlist of Leaders in Tech Law Awards honorees here.
