Michael Folkes serves as the Chief Information Officer for Arnold & Porter. He is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm’s IT strategy, including data security, compliance, and the development of innovative applications that enhance client service and operational efficiencies firmwide. Michael leads the implementation of case management systems, AI-driven legal research tools, and secure communication platforms with clients, other external stakeholders, and within the firm.
With over twenty-five years of progressive experience leading IT operations in the legal industry, Michael has a pivotal role in driving Arnold & Porter’s technological innovation. He ensures the firm’s IT infrastructure robustly supports its strategic objectives in business analytics, business intelligence, data governance, performance management, data quality, data integration, and enterprise information management.
Through various professional networks, Michael also collaborates with peer legal CIOs to tackle common challenges and stay ahead of industry trends.
Credentials
Education
- M.B.A., Business Administration, Management & Operations, Hofstra University
- B.S., University of Phoenix
Certificates
- ITIL Foundation, IT Service Management
Activities
- Member, International Legal Technology Association