Ankura Consulting Group, a global expert services and advisory firm, announced that Steven Richards, who currently leads Ankura’s Global Risk, Forensics & Compliance business group, will now assume the newly created position of Global Head of Legal Partnerships and Platforms.
 
In leading this critical growth initiative for Ankura, Steven will focus on aligning the firm’s strategic experts and top-level global services platform with patented first-in-class AI and technology offerings to develop and deliver integrated solutions to and through the law firm and general counsel community globally.  This move underscores the firm’s innovative and client-focused culture as it continues to accelerate in the market.
 
"This is an exciting time for both Ankura and the global legal sector, and I am thrilled to lead this new and important initiative. By harnessing the collective strategic expertise of our consultants and leveraging our advanced technology and AI, we are developing transformative solutions that will revolutionize the delivery of legal services and enable our clients to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape with more confidence, efficiency and agility," Steven said.
 
Kevin Lavin, CEO of Ankura, said “The establishment of this role signifies a pivotal moment for Ankura. We have identified a significant opportunity to develop bespoke secure solutions and cutting-edge platforms using our patented analytics and AI that will empower us to meet our clients' evolving needs as AI and emerging technologies transform the legal landscape.  Given his extensive experience in litigation consulting, investigations, and relationships with both internal and external counsel, Steven is the ideal leader for this initiative."