Kate Cain

Ted Theodoropoulos (CEO, Infodash), sat down with Kate Cain (Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Sheppard Mullin) live from the ILTACON 2025 exhibit floor!

In this episode, Ted and Kate dive into:

✅ Building a culture of innovation at Sheppard Mullin with new C-level leadership
✅ The role of knowledge & innovation attorneys as a bridge between lawyers and technology
✅ Managing adoption fatigue, proof-of-concepts, and pilots in a rapidly evolving AI landscape
✅ Why training and change management are critical for law firm innovation success
✅ How firms can balance five-year strategic planning with fast-moving technology shifts
✅ The importance of data, context, and portability in AI-driven tools
✅ Lessons learned on aligning innovation with client value and firm strategy

Kate also shares her perspective on how law firms can rethink adoption, integrate AI responsibly, and prepare their people and processes for the next phase of digital transformation.