ALM/Law.com: Pulling Back the Curtain on AI Adoption: 3 Questions Law Firms Should be Able to Answer
August 2025
By
CJ Saretto
Note: This article was originally published on Law.com on August 11, 2025.
In a recent article for ALM/Law.com, Axiom's Chief Technology Officer, CJ Saretto, cuts through the hype surrounding law firm AI announcements to provide legal departments with a practical framework for AI evaluation. CJ outlines three essential questions that distinguish genuine AI strategy from performative adoption, enabling legal teams to identify solutions that deliver real operational impact rather than just impressive headlines.
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CJ Saretto
As Chief Technology Officer, CJ oversees all aspects of Axiom’s technology systems and infrastructure. Under his leadership, Axiom has developed bespoke 2-sided marketplace technology to manage its diverse bench of legal talent and match them to the needs of its global clients.
Prior to Axiom, CJ held leadership positions at Change Healthcare, Microsoft, and 343 Industries. He has 23 granted patents to his name spanning a range of computing topics including AI review of legal contracts, interactive video, social media, and computer networking. He holds MS (2001) and BS (2000) degrees in Computer Science from North Carolina State University, where he was inducted into the Computer Science Hall of Fame in 2022.
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