Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) is a globall law firm with  more than 200 partners in nine offices. BLP provides services in corporate, finance, litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and tax. BLP is ranked 13th largest UK law firm by turnover. When did you start your current role?1997 Have you completed an MBA?Yes Order the following sources of advice/information by value to you:1.    In-house2.    Peer Group3.    Analyst4.    Consultant5.    Vendors Technology strategy and spending What is the major transformational IT project that has been recently completed, or is underway at your organisation?VDI What impact will it/does it have on the organisation?Increase our flexibility and makes us more information secure What new strategic technology deals has your organisation struck and with whom?IntApp Open Name your strategic technology suppliers?Microsoft, Thomsom Reuters, Lexis Nexis, IntApp, VM Ware, Dell What is the strategic aim of the CIO and IT operations for the next financial year?Cost containment with service and deliverable improvement. Transformation achievements Would you describe the CIO role as a transformation leader in your organisation?Yes Describe the transformations you have led / been involved in, how did they transform operations, customer experience or the organisation? Virtualisation Workflow management Matter management Beyond technology, can you describe a business transformation programme that you own or contribute to?Low cost centre operations What key technologies are being considered to enable transformation? Touch sensitvie screens BYOD / CYOD How is the use by employees of their own technology, use of mobiles and social networking impacting operations, customer experiences or the organisation at present?Some voluntary use at present Do you have a plan in place for how to deal with shadow IT and BYOD. How do you influence and engage executives, place the right controls around employee choice and engage with the organisation on this issue?Yes – we would look at employee options Where do you seek transformational inspiration from?My imagination The CIO role in the business Do they report to the:CEO and Managing Partner Does the CIO have a seat on the board?Yes How often do you meet with the CEO?Weekly Does your organisation have a digital leader and what is the difference in their responsibilities to yours?Not really The IT department How many staff make up the IT team?(What is the split between in-house/outsourced staff)60 all in house Describe the CIO’s management team, do you have direct reports that develop the relationship and services between the business and IT?Seven direct reports What is the primary technology platform?Windows 7/ Office 2010