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Global law firm Ashurst has appointed a new director to its NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance.
Alongside four other directors, new hire Terri Mottershead will head up Ashurst Advance’s digital transformation and assist the NewLaw offering with its delivery of the “next generation of legal services”.
Prior to her appointment, Mottershead was the inaugural executive director of the Centre of Legal Innovation at the College of Law Australia, where she crafted strategies and transformed the organisation to meet the demands of a “rapidly changing industry”.
Partner and global head of Ashurst Advance, Hilary Goodier, said Mottershead was widely recognised for being one of the “leading voices in innovation and technology in the legal industry”.
“Her unique blend of practical legal expertise and academic insight will be invaluable as we continue to push the boundaries of digitally enabled legal service delivery,” Goodier said.
Mottershead will draw on her background in legal practice, legal education, talent development, and the integration of emerging technologies to assist the firm with digital and data literacy.
The firm said her experience in private practice, academia and consulting will be invaluable to Ashurst Advance’s digital transformation, thought leadership, and client engagement.
Commenting on the appointment, Mottershead said she was “thrilled” to join Ashurst Advance “at such an exciting time”.
“Leading the digital enablement team is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of legal services and support the firm for the AI era,” Mottershead said.
“I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the globe to drive meaningful innovation, build digital confidence, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
Mottershead will work alongside directors Arjuna Guruge, Sarah Chambers, and Chris Boulter.
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