Simone Sterling
Advance Your Legal Career with an AI Innovation Analyst' Insights
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
mcdermottwill&schulte.com
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Certified Project Management and Scrum-Certified Professional, Legal AI builder and Product Manager translating attorney workflows into shipped tooling. Hands-on with prompt engineering, internal AI prototype development, and driving GenAI adoption across 750+ legal users at an AmLaw 20 firm. Previously delivered 25+ enterprise programs at Citibank and Morgan Stanley, with deep experience in Third-party Risk, InfoSec assessments, and SDLC. Comfortable on both sides of the table: customer discovery with Partners and architecture conversations with engineers.
Simone’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Analyst
Welcome to my profile! With a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a diverse career spanning roles at top firms like McDermott Will & Schulte, Citi, and Morgan Stanley. I bring a wealth of experience in project management, AI solutions, and vendor management. As an AI Solutions Analyst and former Project Manager, I've successfully led enterprise programs and driven innovation in legal tech, equipping me with the skills to guide you through your career development journey. I've coached several individuals, helping them navigate complex career paths and achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to break into a new industry or advance in your current role, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a path to your success!
Simone can help with:
AI Fundamentals
Career Planning
Job Search Strategies
Networking Strategy
Professional Networking
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
Coaching is key to professional growth. This is a great investment in yourself and an opportunity to shape your current and future selves.
Work Experience
AI Innovation Analyst
mcdermottwill&schulte.com
January 2026 - Present
AI Innovation Analyst
McDermott Will & Emery
January 2026 - June 2026
Certified Project Management and Scrum-Certified Professional, Legal AI builder and Product Manager translating attorney workflows into shipped tooling. Hands-on with prompt engineering, internal AI prototype development, and driving GenAI adoption across 750+ legal users at an AmLaw 20 firm. Previously delivered 25+ enterprise programs at Citibank and Morgan Stanley, with deep experience in Third-party Risk, InfoSec assessments, and SDLC. Comfortable on both sides of the table: customer discovery with Partners and architecture conversations with engineers.
Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
mcdermottwill&schulte.com
August 2025 - January 2026
Project Management Office (PMO), AI Governance and +4 skills
Project Manager
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
October 2024 - August 2025
Application & Program Analyst
Citi
May 2022 - July 2024
PMO Services, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies and +2 skills
Assistant Vice President
Morgan Stanley
August 2017 - April 2021
Interviewer
Third Party Vendor Management and Supplier Risk Management. Third-Party Vendor Management
Vendor Management (IT Procurement)
Morgan Stanley
August 2017 - August 2018
Hired as a contractor at Morgan Stanley to work as part of the Technology Risk organization. Converted to a full time Morgan Stanley employee within one year. Vendor Management and Contingency Planning
Project Lead - Contractor
Deutsche Bank
August 2014 - April 2016
Hired as a contractor at Deutsche Bank to work as part of the Legal Department team to address vendor management for their Electronic Discovery Software vendors. E-Discovery Consulting and Third-Party Vendor Management
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Juris Doctorate, Law
State University of New York at Binghamton
Bachelor of Arts - BA | Double Major (Earned in 3 years), History | Philosophy Politics & Law
Grade: Cum Laude Activities and societies: Mc Nair Scholars Program Caribbean Student Association (Executive Board)
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