• Develop and lead a digital-first information governance strategy that aligns with firm priorities and regulatory obligations. • Establish and maintain an information governance framework, including roles, processes, and tools for managing data across its lifecycle. • Lead the development and enforcement of policies and best practices around data classification, metadata tagging, data retention, structured/unstructured data, and data lifecycle management, providing thought leadership on data architecture and data quality standards to support strategic firm initiatives. • Evaluate, select, and deploy technologies that enhance data visibility and control, including data loss prevention, information rights management, and automation frameworks, ensuring effective implementation and integration with firmwide systems. • Collaborate with Legal, IT, Compliance, Security, and Risk teams to ensure aligned, secure, and efficient data practices, including data policy development, defensible purging, and legacy data management. • Centralize and drive firmwide efforts to mature data governance capabilities and promote continuous improvement. • Provide expert consultation on projects involving Information Governance, data migration, and M&A while facilitating stakeholder engagement across lawyers, professional staff, and clients. • Ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and data handling standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA). • Oversee the development and implementation of defensible retention schedules and audit trails in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions. • Build a strong Information Governance culture through targeted training initiatives, awareness programs, and enablement strategies for attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff, and measure adoption and progress. • Manage firmwide change initiatives related to data and technology governance, ensuring user adoption and policy adherence.