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Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has hired a global chief AI officer, as it looks to further leverage AI and legal tech to better service its clients.
Jerome Doraisamy
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Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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Digital Transformation
Ilona Logvinova (pictured) is joining HSF Kramer as its new global chief AI officer, having previously served at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in its New York office, where she led its legal innovation and transformation.
She has also worked as managing counsel at McKinsey Digital and head of innovation at McKinsey Legal, as well as senior counsel at Mastercard.
She will join the firm on 5 November.
Speaking about the appointment, HSF Kramer global chief executive Justin D’Agostino said: “Ilona will drive the firm’s global strategy to further leverage the potential of AI and legal technology in the service of our clients.
“It’s almost 15 years since we became the first international law firm to pioneer the use of legal tech with our Alternative Legal Services hub, and we have long pushed the boundaries of how we use technology responsibly in the service of our clients.
“And now with GenAI, the pace of change has never been faster. Technology is fundamentally reshaping how legal work is done, and our clients’ needs are evolving just as quickly.
“The question is no longer whether AI will disrupt the legal sector, but how fast and how well we can harness it to deliver value. This means having the best people using the best technology underpinned by robust oversight.
“Ilona is already known for her expertise, and her extensive experience in digital transformation and innovation makes her an exceptional fit for this newly created role. We are delighted to have her join us at this time of change.”
Logvinova said: “HSF Kramer believes, as I do, that legal innovation isn’t about asking ‘what can tech do?’ but rather, ‘what do our clients and people need today and tomorrow?’ Innovation succeeds when it’s tied directly to client outcomes.
“It’s a critical time for embedding leading-edge AI into legal services. Having sophisticated emerging technologies, and the best trained lawyers to use them, will identify and differentiate the world’s leading global law firms.”
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