The 2019 Harvard Legal Technology Symposium, organized by the Harvard Law & Technology Society, convened an interdisciplinary and international community to explore how technology can enhance and shape the legal field. As the largest student-organized legal technology event globally, the symposium aimed to address the evolving role of technology in legal practice and education.
The two-day event focused on three interrelated themes: the impact of technology on legal practice, the response of legal education to technological advancements, and the influence of technology on the career trajectories of legal professionals. Sessions included discussions on the evolution of legal technology, emerging technologies like big data and artificial intelligence, and the role of entrepreneurship in legal transformation.
Notable speakers featured at the symposium included Professor Richard Susskind, who delivered the keynote presentation, and other experts such as Cat Casey, Colin Levy, and Joy Heath Rush. The agenda also encompassed panels on topics like electronic discovery, liability for autonomous systems, and the future of legal education, providing attendees with comprehensive insights into the intersection of law and technology.
The symposium offered valuable networking opportunities, including a reception that facilitated connections among attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, educators, and students interested in understanding and leveraging technological advancements to drive innovation and efficiency in the legal sector.
Speakers(43)
AJ Shankar
Founder and CEO at Everlaw
AJ Shankar is the Founder and CEO of Everlaw, discussing advances in big data, AI, and NLP in the legal technology sector.
Alma Asay
Founder and CEO at Allegory
Alma Asay founded Allegory, a SaaS business providing litigators with tools to automate litigation tasks and connect case elements in a central, secure place; Allegory was acquired by Integreon Discovery Solutions in 2017.
Andrew Peck
Senior Counsel at DLA Piper
Andrew Peck is Senior Counsel at DLA Piper, contributing to discussions on the rise of electronic discovery in civil procedure.
Andrew Perlman
Dean and Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School
Andrew Perlman is the Dean and Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, moderating discussions on the future of legal education.
Bryan Casey
CodeX Fellow at Stanford Law School
Bryan Casey is a CodeX Fellow at Stanford Law School, discussing liability issues for autonomous systems in tort law.
Cat Casey
Chief Innovation Officer at DISCO
Cat Casey is the Chief Innovation Officer at DISCO, leading discussions on the evolution of legal technology and its impact on the legal profession.
Charles Nesson
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Charles Nesson is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, contributing to discussions on the future of legal education.
Charley Moore
Founder and CEO at Rocket Lawyer
Charley Moore is the Founder and CEO of Rocket Lawyer, sharing his journey in the legal technology industry and the role of entrepreneurship in legal transformation.
Colin Lachance
CEO at Compass
Colin Lachance is the CEO of Compass, sharing insights on emerging technologies in legal tech, including big data and AI.
Colin Levy
Director of Legal at Malbek
Colin Levy is the Director of Legal at Malbek, contributing to discussions on the evolution of legal technology and its future.
David Horrigan
Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity
David Horrigan is the Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity, discussing the impact of electronic discovery on civil procedure.
David Wilkins
Professor; Director, Center on the Legal Profession; Vice Dean for Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School
David Wilkins is a Professor and Director of the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School, delivering opening remarks on legal technology and legal careers.
David Zvenyach
Executive Director at 18F
David Zvenyach is the Executive Director of 18F, discussing e-rulemaking and machine-readable law in the context of legal technology.
Dazza Greenwood
Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab
Dazza Greenwood is a Research Scientist at MIT Media Lab, moderating discussions on liability for autonomous systems in tort law.
Dyane O’Leary
Associate Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School
Dyane O’Leary is an Associate Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School, contributing to discussions on legal technology in research and writing.
Ed Walters
CEO at Fastcase
Ed Walters is the CEO of Fastcase, discussing advancements in legal research tools and natural language processing.
Gabriel H. Teninbaum
Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School
Gabriel H. Teninbaum is a Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School, moderating discussions on legal technology in research and writing.
Isabel Yang
Founder and CEO at ArbiLex
Isabel Yang is the Founder and CEO of ArbiLex, moderating discussions on careers in legal technology.
Ivy Grey
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at WordRake
Ivy Grey is the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at WordRake, discussing the role of legal technology in research and writing.
Jack Newton
Co-Founder and CEO at Clio
Jack Newton is the Co-Founder and CEO of Clio, discussing his path in the legal technology industry and the impact of entrepreneurship on legal transformation.
Janet Sullivan
Senior Counsel at WilmerHale
Janet Sullivan is Senior Counsel at WilmerHale, contributing to discussions on electronic discovery in civil procedure.
Jason Furtado
Founder and CEO at Shoobx
Jason Furtado is the Founder and CEO of Shoobx, discussing the impact of emerging technologies like AI and NLP on legal technology.
Jeanne Somma
Director of Legal Innovation at Exigent Group
Jeanne Somma is the Director of Legal Innovation at Exigent Group, discussing the advancement of legal technology in law firms and in-house settings.
Jeff Marple
Director of Innovation at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Jeff Marple is the Director of Innovation at Liberty Mutual Insurance, discussing career opportunities in legal technology.
Jon Kerry-Tyerman
Vice President of Business Development and Legal Counsel at Everlaw
Jon Kerry-Tyerman is the Vice President of Business Development and Legal Counsel at Everlaw, contributing to discussions on advances in legal technology.
Joy Heath Rush
CEO at International Legal Technology Association (ILTA)
Joy Heath Rush is the CEO of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), contributing to discussions on the past, present, and future of legal technology.
Kade Crockford
Director at Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts
Kade Crockford is the Director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts, discussing the impact of face surveillance in the courtroom.
Kendra Albert
Clinical Instructor at Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic
Kendra Albert teaches students how to practice technology law by working with pro bono clients and also holds an appointment as a lecturer, teaching courses on the First Amendment and transgender law.
Kerry Kassam
Senior Manager, Legal Operations at Cengage
Kerry Kassam is the Senior Manager of Legal Operations at Cengage, contributing to discussions on careers in legal technology.
Kiwi Camara
CEO at DISCO
Kiwi Camara is the CEO of DISCO, a legal technology company; he earned his JD at 19 from Harvard Law School and has a background in computer science.
Madeline Kimei
Founder and CEO at iResolve
Madeline Kimei is the Founder and CEO of iResolve, sharing her experiences as a founder in the legal technology industry.
Mark Sangster
Vice President and Industry Security Strategist at eSentire
Mark Sangster is the Vice President and Industry Security Strategist at eSentire, contributing to discussions on innovation in legal technology within law firms and in-house.
Mathew Stephenson
Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Mathew Stephenson is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, moderating discussions on legal technology in legislation and regulation.
Maya Steinitz
Professor of Law at University of Iowa College of Law
Maya Steinitz is a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law, moderating discussions on the rise of electronic discovery in civil procedure.
Meredith Williams-Range
Chief Knowledge and Client Value Officer at Shearman & Sterling LLP
Meredith Williams-Range is the Chief Knowledge and Client Value Officer at Shearman & Sterling LLP, discussing innovation in legal technology within law firms.
Mike Whelan
Author and Consultant
Mike Whelan is an author and consultant, contributing to discussions on smart research tools and auto-drafting in legal writing.
Neha Singh
Product Manager at Google
Neha Singh is a Product Manager at Google, contributing to discussions on career paths in legal technology.
Primavera De Filippi
Researcher at CNRS and Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Primavera De Filippi is a researcher at CNRS and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, contributing to discussions on liability for autonomous systems.
Richard Susskind
Professor
Richard Susskind is an author, speaker, and independent adviser to major professional firms and national governments, specializing in the future of professional services and the impact of IT and the Internet on the legal profession.
Robert Taylor
Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Parsons Corporation
Robert Taylor is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Parsons Corporation, contributing to discussions on legal technology and innovation.
Ron Dolin
Senior Research Fellow at Harvard Law School
Ron Dolin is a Senior Research Fellow at Harvard Law School, moderating discussions on legal technology at law firms and in-house innovation.
Sanjay Sarma
Vice President for Open Learning at MIT
Sanjay Sarma is the Vice President for Open Learning at MIT, discussing innovations in legal education.
Stuart Levi
Co-Head of Intellectual Property and Technology Group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Stuart Levi is the Co-Head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, participating in discussions on the evolution of legal technology.
Event Details
- Date
- September 20, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States
- Harvard Law School, Austin Hall Room 100 and WCC Milstein West B
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, educators, students, and technologists interested in the intersection of law and technology.
- Attendees
- Approximately 200 attendees.