Global law firm Goodwin announced today that Eric Tan has joined the firm as Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO), based in the Silicon Valley office. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Mary O’Carroll, Eric will lead the firm’s global technology strategy and operations.
At Goodwin, Eric will be responsible for driving innovation, delivering scalable technology solutions, and aligning Goodwin’s digital infrastructure with its strategic goals. He will collaborate closely with leaders across existing technology functions, client-facing technology, attorney practice technology, enterprise technology, automation, development, and data architecture to enhance productivity and deliver a differentiated client experience.
“Technology is at the heart of our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients and stakeholders,” said Mary O’Carroll. “We are thrilled to welcome Eric, whose deep expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our digital evolution. His track record of scaling global organizations, driving transformation, and enabling growth through technology makes him the ideal leader to guide our strategy into the future.”
“Joining Goodwin is an exciting opportunity to help redefine what it means to be a truly tech-enabled law firm,” said Eric Tan. “I look forward to working with our talented teams to build secure, scalable, and transformative solutions that support our mission and our clients.”
Eric brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of enterprise technology, product innovation, and client service. Most recently, Eric served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer at Flock Safety, a $7.5B technology company recognized as #7 on CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list. There he scaled IT and cybersecurity operations, advanced AI adoption as co-chair of the AI & Data Protection Committee, and helped the company grow to serve thousands of communities.
Prior to that, Eric was the first Chief Information Officer at Coupa Software, where he led the technology function through a period of explosive growth; scaling from $80M to $1B, guiding the company through its IPO and integrating 13 acquisitions, before ultimately supporting Coupa’s $8B sale to Thoma Bravo. Earlier in his career, Eric spent 17 years in consulting, including 13 years at PwC, where he founded the firm’s Cloud Computing and Digital Trust practices.
Eric is known for his ability to lead through influence, drive organizational change, and build strong cross-functional partnerships. His experience spans high-growth SaaS, cyber security and professional services, and he has consistently delivered results by reimagining ways of working through automation, data, AI, and collaboration technologies.