Stella Legal Elevates Executive Leadership Amid Legal AI Expansion
Stella Legal announced on December 4, 2025, that it has appointed Enrique Mertins as Chief Technology Officer and Chris Williams as Director of Revenue, responding to the growing demand for production-ready legal AI solutions. These strategic additions to the leadership team are aimed at assisting legal and procurement sectors transition from trial-phase AI implementations to comprehensive deployments.
The company emphasized that Mertins and Williams’ roles will not only focus on technology and revenue generation but also on guiding organizations through AI readiness, implementation, security, and ongoing adoption. Tyson Ballard, CEO and Founder of Stella Legal, stated that these appointments signify an alignment with market trends and expectations from clients seeking robust AI solutions.
Mertins brings over 20 years of expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology, having held significant roles at American Express, Jackson Hewitt, and Microsoft. As CTO, he will drive Stella Legal’s technology strategy and enhance platform security and scalability for AI integration in legal workflows. “I am eager to help develop technology that empowers legal teams to safely and effectively adopt AI,” Mertins remarked.
Meanwhile, Williams joins the company with a proven track record from Legora, where he played a vital role in establishing commercial strategies during its global expansion. His focus will be on building enterprise pipelines, expanding partner collaborations, and creating editorial and event programs designed to highlight customer achievements. “Stella is perfectly positioned to facilitate the legal sector’s shift from interest in AI to performance-driven outcomes,” said Williams.
Stella Legal continues to position itself as a leading consultancy, enabling in-house legal teams to enhance efficiency and deliver measurable business impact through AI empowerment and operational excellence.
