Ryan serves as Reed Smith’s chief information officer, leading the firm's technology strategy into the future. In this role, he is responsible for firmwide IT strategy, technology operations, solutions development, process improvement, and technology enablement of firm growth activities.
Having been with Reed Smith for more than two decades, Ryan has extensive experience in managing the firm’s IT operations, driving digital transformation, and solving complex technology matters.
Before becoming CIO, Ryan served as Reed Smith’s global director of IT operations and customer services, overseeing significant IT capabilities including a wide range of functions across mobility, collaboration, firmwide IT operations and other critical areas. He previously held project management and senior consultant positions at a global technology consulting firm, as well as technology and business roles in the public sector.
Credentials
Education
- Carnegie Mellon University, 2023, Certificate, Chief Information Officer
- Duquesne University, 1997, B.S., Computer Science, Certificate, Business in Management Information Systems
News
- Reed Smith named Law Firm of the Year for Insurance Law, earns 101 Tier 1 rankings in <em>Best Law Firms™</em> United States 2026 (6 November 2025)
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation honors Reed Smith with 2025 Pro Bono Award (4 November 2025)
- 19 Reed Smith practices earn Tier 1 rankings in <em>Best Law Firms™</em> - France (16 October 2025)
- Strength of multiple Reed Smith practices recognised by <em>Best Law Firms™</em> - Germany (25 September 2025)
- Reed Smith named to <em>Los Angeles Business Journal</em>'s list of fastest-growing law firms (30 July 2025)
- Reed Smith among top 10 in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 (25 July 2025)
- Reed Smith recognized twice in China Business Law Awards 2025 (25 July 2025)
- Reed Smith listed in 22 categories in PitchBook's Q1 2025 Global League Tables for PE and M&A deals (16 May 2025)
- Reed Smith wins ‘Law Firm of the Year’ for transactions at <em>Private Equity Wire’s</em> European Awards (18 February 2025)
- Reed Smith nominated for Legal Advisor of the Year at<em> Real Deals </em>Private Equity Awards (27 January 2025)
- Reed Smith nominated for 3 European awards by <em>Private Equity Wire</em> (7 January 2025)
- Reed Smith launches new Alumni Network website (21 November 2024)
- Reed Smith again named 'Best Law Firm’ for fund structuring at <em>Private Equity Wire’s</em> European Awards (15 November 2024)
- Reed Smith wins ‘Law Firm of the Year' at <em>Hedgeweek’s</em> European Awards (15 November 2024)
- Reed Smith named in <em>The Times’</em> Best Law Firms 2025 (8 November 2024)
- Reed Smith honored across practice areas by <em>Best Lawyers</em>’ 2025 Best Law Firms (7 November 2024)
- Reed Smith honored for pro bono and ESG work at NLJ Legal Awards (28 October 2024)
- Reed Smith’s German practice strength recognised by <em>Best Law Firms™</em> Germany (30 September 2024)
- Reed Smith shortlists for two<em> Hedgeweek</em> European Emerging Manager awards (16 September 2024)
- Reed Smith appoints Chief Information Officer Ryan McEnroe (18 July 2024)
Insights
- Zoe Bucknell: Leading a business from a place of deep customer and self-understanding (11 November 2025)
- Yoni Tammam: Creating value and building a career through a unique skill set (10 September 2025)
- Jamie Welborn Knauer: The power of relating to clients primarily as people (11 July 2025)