Faegre Drinker Welcomes Scott Angelo as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer

Faegre Drinker announced today that Scott M. Angelo has joined the firm as chief technology and innovation officer in Washington, D.C. 

Angelo serves as Faegre Drinker’s chief technology and innovation officer, where he leads the firm’s technology strategy, oversees its security and infrastructure operations, and drives innovation to enhance client and business outcomes. With more than 30 years of experience guiding digital transformation, technology modernization and cybersecurity initiatives, Angelo has delivered impactful solutions across the legal, manufacturing, government and financial services sectors.

“Scott’s experience in technology leadership and innovation – particularly in leveraging AI, automation and data analytics to transform legal service delivery – will be instrumental as we continue to advance our use of technology to drive innovation across the firm,” said Chief Operating Officer Nolan Kurtz. “His vision aligns with our commitment to harness technology in ways that enhance collaboration, efficiency and value for our clients.”

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Angelo served as chief information and technology officer for several global Am Law 100 firms, leading enterprise technology modernization and digital transformation efforts. He established a client-focused, award-winning digital innovation center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, deploying automation, generative and agentic AI and data analytics, helping to enhance collaboration across the firm.

“I’m excited to join Faegre Drinker at such a pivotal moment in the legal industry and to help build on the firm’s strong foundation in technology and innovation,” said Angelo. “I look forward to collaborating with talented colleagues across the firm to remain at the forefront of technology and AI – embracing new tools and ideas to deliver solutions that make a meaningful impact for our clients, our colleagues and the firm.”

Angelo has experience developing digital centers of excellence for law firms and their clients – advancing data management, analytics and security practices to drive business value. Most recently, he served as chief information officer at an Am Law 200 firm, where he was recognized as a 2024 CIO of the Year by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2025 Innovator of the Year Finalist by LegalWeek and a Law Firm Innovator Finalist by The Legal Intelligencer.

Beyond the legal industry, Angelo has guided IT strategy and operations for organizations in the high-tech manufacturing, government (DARPA and NASA Special Projects Office) and financial services sectors.

Angelo earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s certificate of information systems from George Washington University and his MBA from Case Western Reserve University.