Marisa Delgado joins A&O Shearman Madrid as Innovation Director

A&O Shearman has appointed Marisa Delgado as its new Director of Knowledge Management and Innovation in Madrid, effective October 1st. Delgado, previously the Knowledge Management Director at Pérez-Llorca, will lead the firm’s legal knowledge strategy and oversee the implementation of generative AI projects, a key focus following the recent merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling in May.

With two decades of experience, Delgado has held roles at Pérez-Llorca, Linklaters, Cuatrecasas, and Freshfields. She will be instrumental in advancing innovation and continuous learning within the firm, which was recently named Europe’s most innovative law firm for 2024 by the Financial Times.

A&O Shearman’s leadership praised her arrival, emphasizing her contribution to the firm’s growth and its commitment to excellence in legal knowledge and innovation. Currently, the firm has 17 partners and over 100 lawyers in Spain.