ILTA Awards

Kim A. Wismer Chief Information Officer Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP K im Wismer is the Chief Information Officer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, with more than 25 years of experience leading large-scale IT organizations in national and global law firms. She has consistently balanced innovation with security, operational rigor, and financial discipline in highly regulated environments. At the center of Kim's leadership is a philosophy grounded in impact, collaboration, and long-term value creation. She is known for building high-performing teams that operate not just as technical experts, but as trusted advisors to the business. By fostering strong relationships across executive leadership and maintaining an active network of CIO peers, she brings a highly collaborative approach to solving complex challenges -- accelerating innovation through shared insight and collective problem-solving, particularly during periods of disruption and transformation. Throughout her career, Kim has redefined the role of IT within legal organizations. She has led transformations that shifted technology teams from back-office support functions to strategic business partners. By aligning every major initiative -- whether infrastructure modernization, security, or generative AI -- with clear communication and stakeholder engagement, she elevated technology's role in driving client service, LINKEDIN /kimwismer ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026 1 0

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