Harvey is solidifying its position as a dominant force in the legal tech landscape by recruiting top-tier talent from the traditional law world. The company recently announced the addition of three industry veterans: Tara Waters, Farrah Pepper, and Joe Marando. These hires represent a strategic shift from simply providing software to offering deep, practitioner-led advisory services that help law firms navigate digital transformation.

Tara Waters, a former Chief Digital Officer and partner at Ashurst, brings over 25 years of experience to her new role as Legal Innovation Partner. Her background allows her to speak the language of both technologists and senior legal executives, a bridge often missing when firms attempt to integrate advanced AI systems into their daily operations. By pairing technical vision with operational execution, Harvey aims to move beyond basic automation toward full-scale business model evolution.

The expansion continues with Farrah Pepper and Joe Marando, who bring expertise in legal data intelligence and knowledge management. Their goal is to support AI enablement through data readiness audits (evaluating if company information is organized enough for AI) and change management programs. As law firms modernize, Harvey’s growing roster of experts signals a commitment to guiding the industry through the process of adopting generative technologies.

Harvey is solidifying its position as a dominant force in the legal tech landscape by recruiting top-tier talent from the traditional law world. The company recently announced the addition of three industry veterans: Tara Waters, Farrah Pepper, and Joe Marando. These hires represent a strategic shift from simply providing software to offering deep, practitioner-led advisory services that help law firms navigate digital transformation.

Tara Waters, a former Chief Digital Officer and partner at Ashurst, brings over 25 years of experience to her new role as Legal Innovation Partner. Her background allows her to speak the language of both technologists and senior legal executives, a bridge often missing when firms attempt to integrate advanced AI systems into their daily operations. By pairing technical vision with operational execution, Harvey aims to move beyond basic automation toward full-scale business model evolution.

The expansion continues with Farrah Pepper and Joe Marando, who bring expertise in legal data intelligence and knowledge management. Their goal is to support AI enablement through data readiness audits (evaluating if company information is organized enough for AI) and change management programs. As law firms modernize, Harvey’s growing roster of experts signals a commitment to guiding the industry through the process of adopting generative technologies.