Spencer Fane Chief Information Officer Allen Darrah was a featured speaker at LegalTechTalk 2025, held June 26–27 in London, where he joined global legal innovation leaders to discuss how law firms can attract and empower the next generation of legal technologists.
Allen participated in the panel Competing for Tech Talent: How Law Firms Can Attract Top Innovators in a Tech-Driven World, which focused on building a culture of innovation, creating career-defining opportunities for technologists, and tightly integrating technical talent into legal service delivery.
“This topic was especially close to my heart. Spencer Fane has been a great place to build great careers, including in tech,” said Allen. “When we bring in the right technologists, our clients don’t just get better service; they get better outcomes. Strong tech talent helps lawyers act faster, think smarter, and ultimately serve our communities more effectively.”
He added, “Working in legal is unique. You bring your skillset to local, national, and global businesses. If you want to understand how the business world truly works, there’s no better place than a law firm.”
As CIO of one of the fastest-growing firms in the AmLaw 200, Darrah leads Spencer Fane’s digital transformation across 28 offices, aligning legal services with modern cybersecurity, AI integration, and exceptional client service. Allen is also a faculty instructor at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies and a regular speaker on digital trust, innovation strategy, and operational resilience.