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From memorandums to AI: What does 46 years at CMS look like? – Jean Berwick, Senior Knowledge Operations & Services Manager

CMS Unscripted

28 Sep 2026 United Kingdom 2 min read

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CMS Unscripted is the CMS UK podcast sharing real conversations with the people shaping one of Europe’s largest law firms. From major strategic shifts to the everyday work powering the firm, we uncover the ideas, stories and personalities that make CMS, CMS.

When Jean joined CMS nearly 46 years ago, legal research was centred around library collections and card indexes. Today, she is helping explore how AI can support knowledge and research across the firm. In this episode of CMS Unscripted, Jean reflects on 46 years at CMS, sharing lessons from a career in knowledge management and discussing the opportunities and challenges AI presents for the legal profession. From navigating mergers and building knowledge resources to supporting lawyers in an increasingly digital world, Jean shares a unique perspective on how CMS and the legal profession have evolved. A conversation about technology, curiosity and why understanding the fundamentals still matters.

Length: 16 minutes

“We had typed memorandums, no computers, no email, no internet... and now we're looking very seriously at AI."

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