Osborne Clarke strengthens AI capabilities: Marc Ohrendorf appointed Chief of Staff to the international AI Management Board

Osborne Clarke is expanding its AI team in a key strategic role: Marc Ohrendorf, a recognised expert in legal tech and artificial intelligence, is joining as Chief of Staff to the AI Management Board. In this position, he will enhance international collaboration on AI within the firm and support the implementation of Osborne Clarke’s global AI strategy.

In his new role, Marc Ohrendorf will provide operational support to the international AI Management Board (AIMB) and work closely with teams across jurisdictions. The Board, led Osborne Clarke partner Gereon Abendroth, oversees the firm’s AI initiatives. As a central link between management, legal professionals, and technology development, Marc will play a pivotal role in executing the firm’s AI strategy and coordinating AI-related efforts across offices.

As a pioneer in the legal sector, Osborne Clarke has long focused on delivering legal services through innovative and technology-driven solutions. To harness the potential of generative AI, the firm established a high-calibre team of AI experts and created the necessary infrastructure at an early stage. Notably, Osborne Clarke was among the first law firms to develop and successfully implement its own AI chatbot to optimise internal workflows – a clear example of its commitment to embedding AI in day-to-day operations.

With over ten years of experience in digital product management, legal tech and the legal market, Marc combines legal expertise with a sound understanding of technology. He is the founder and host of the career podcast ‘Irgendwas mit Recht’, which has been shedding light on personalities and developments in the legal sector since 2018. Previous positions have taken him to Wolters Kluwer Germany (LTO.de) and the IWW Institute, where he was responsible for digital business models and product development in leading roles. He is an honorary director at the Bucerius Center on the Legal Profession, where he works on the interface between law, digitalisation and AI.

“The transformation of legal services through AI is one of the defining challenges of our time – and also a tremendous opportunity for Osborne Clarke. We’re delighted to welcome Marc Ohrendorf, a professional who combines strategic vision, technological know-how, and deep insight into the legal market,” says Gereon Abendroth,  Chair of the international AI Management Board.