Industry Insights Podcast: Cornerstone Research's CTIO on Making AI Practical

In this Industry Insights conversation, Consulting Magazine speaks with Phil Leslie, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Cornerstone Research, about turning AI from promise into disciplined practice. Leslie outlines how the firm is embedding AI into day-to-day workflows—anchored by clear policies, secure data practices, and rigorous human review—to enhance expert work products and client outcomes.
In this episode, Michael and Leslie discuss:

• The operating model: How AI is being integrated into core processes, not parked in pilots.
• Guardrails that matter: Governance frameworks to protect confidentiality and uphold evidentiary standards.
• Real use cases: Where AI is already moving the needle—document review and econometric modeling.
• The human layer: Why expert oversight remains central to accuracy and defensibility.