Burr’s Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) LaTesha Blair has been recognized as a 2020 “Alabama CIO of the Year” finalist By ORBIE. As Burr & Forman’s CIO, LaTesha is responsible for the leadership and management of the firm’s technology efforts and the information technology department. With over 21 years in technology, LaTesha has worked throughout the IT field in various environments, including Lexington Medical Center and South Carolina Department of Commerce.

The “CIO of the Year” ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the country. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who demonstrate excellence in technology leadership. The finalists were selected based on a range of criteria that included a range of responsibilities, leadership and management effectiveness, the business value created by technology innovation and engagement in industry and community endeavors. Finalists and winners are selected by an independent peer review process, led by prior ORBIE recipients. The winners of the award will be announced on August 28, 2020 during the virtual event.