Sam Bernstein leads DWT's AI programs and strategy. He has over 19 years of experience in legal operations, program management, technology, and strategy, with a proven track record of driving efficiency, cost savings, value, and innovation within a global legal department. Sam has also worked extensively with technology teams to design and refine tools, including AI-driven solutions, enterprise legal management systems, and data analytics platforms, to simplify operations and enhance decision-making.
Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in American Studies from Yale University, where he was actively involved in social justice and leadership activities. He is a member of several professional organizations focused on legal operations and innovation and has served on multiple advisory boards and leadership teams dedicated to advancing legal technology and inclusion initiatives.
Education
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B.A., Sociology, Yale University, 2005
- Minor, American Studies
- Dwight Hall Center for Public Service and Social Justice
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC)
- Legalops.com/Running Legal Like a Business
Background
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- Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Amazon.com Inc., Seattle, 2020-2026
- Manager, Legal Operations, Amazon.com Inc., Seattle, 2016-2020
- Program Manager, Legal Operations, Amazon.com Inc., Seattle, 2012-2015
- Program Analyst, Legal Operations, Amazon.com Inc., Seattle, 2006-2012
- Library Assistant, Yale University Libraries, New Haven, Conn., 2003-2006