Building an AI-First Culture: From Adoption to Transformation with Intuit Legal Solutions Deputy Counsel

​Building an AI-First Culture: From Adoption to Transformation
Speaker: Stephanie Cherny, Deputy General Counsel, M&A and Corporate Governance, Legal Solutions and Strategy at Intuit

​Many organizations are investing in AI, but meaningful adoption requires more than introducing new tools. It requires a cultural transformation that makes AI part of how teams think, work, and make decisions.

​In this WLDA Tech Talk, Stephanie Cherny will share how her legal department built an AI-first culture by moving beyond simply applying AI to existing processes. She will discuss how leaders can encourage teams to adopt a “day one” mindset, reimagine how work gets done, and create the structure and accountability needed to move AI initiatives forward.

​The conversation will explore:

• ​Building AI adoption into the fabric of an organization

• ​Redesigning processes rather than simply automating existing workflows

• ​Establishing clear outcomes, metrics, and timelines for AI pilots

• ​Measuring ROI beyond immediate cost savings and efficiency

• ​Integrating responsible AI, privacy, data governance, and oversight

• ​Engaging boards in AI strategy, investment, and ongoing accountability

• ​Creating a sustainable cycle of experimentation, learning, and continued investment

​Attendees will gain practical insights into how leaders can move from isolated AI projects to lasting organizational change while balancing innovation, governance, and measurable business impact.

​Stephanie oversees the strategic transformation of Intuit’s legal function into an AI-first organization. Her role also spans significant M&A activity, corporate governance, and critical board engagement, giving her a unique perspective on how AI strategy can be advanced across legal teams, executive leadership, and the boardroom.