Inspire.Legal 2.0 is an unconference dedicated to identifying and addressing the most pressing challenges in the legal industry. Organized by Christian Lang, founder of the NY Legal Tech Meetup, the event brings together a diverse group of legal professionals, technologists, and innovators to collaboratively explore and define these challenges.
The event focuses on key themes such as technology procurement and adoption, platforms and interoperability, new offerings and client/lawyer/law company collaboration, experiential learning and training, and collaborative funding models. Through interactive sessions and unpanels, participants engage in open discussions to better understand and articulate these issues.
Inspire.Legal 2.0 offers a unique format that emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving over traditional presentations. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in networking activities, interactive discussions, and a legal problems forum, fostering a community-driven approach to legal innovation.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, educators, and students who are passionate about driving meaningful change in the legal industry. By attending, participants can contribute to shaping the future of legal services and gain insights into the most critical challenges facing the profession today.
Speakers(59)
Ali Brohi
Director of Legal Operations at Uber
Ali Brohi is the Director of Legal Operations at Uber, overseeing legal department management.
Andrea Alliston
Partner and Leader of the Knowledge Management Group at Stikeman Elliott LLP
Andrea Alliston is a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP, where she leads the Knowledge Management Group, overseeing innovation and education initiatives.
Anna McGrane
COO at PacerPro
Anna McGrane is the COO of PacerPro, a company providing workflow automation solutions for legal professionals.
Bas Boris Visser
Global Head of Innovation and Business Change at Clifford Chance
Bas Boris Visser is the Global Head of Innovation and Business Change at Clifford Chance, leading the firm's innovation initiatives.
Basha Rubin
CEO and Co-Founder at Priori
Basha Rubin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Priori, a global marketplace connecting in-house teams with outside counsel.
Bill Henderson
Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Bill Henderson is a Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, focusing on legal profession and innovation.
Bob Ambrogi
Legal Journalist and Blogger
Bob Ambrogi is a renowned legal journalist and blogger, known for his insights into legal technology and innovation.
Brad Blickstein
Principal at Blickstein Group
Brad Blickstein is the Principal at Blickstein Group, specializing in legal industry research and consulting.
Brenda Hansen
Director of Legal Operations at Microsoft
Brenda Hansen is the Director of Legal Operations at Microsoft, overseeing legal department management.
Bryn Bowen
Director of Information Services at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Bryn Bowen is the Director of Information Services at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, overseeing information management strategies.
Carlos Gamez
Senior Director of Innovation at Thomson Reuters
Carlos Gamez is the Senior Director of Innovation for Thomson Reuters’ Legal Business, focusing on client and partner engagement in legal technology.
Catherine Krow
Founder and CEO at Digitory Legal
Catherine Krow is the founder and CEO of Digitory Legal, a legal budgeting and analytics platform.
Christian Lang
Head of Strategy at Reynen Court LLC
Christian Lang is the Head of Strategy at Reynen Court LLC and the founder of Inspire.Legal, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Dan Hauck
Chief Product Officer at NetDocuments
Dan Hauck is the Chief Product Officer at NetDocuments, overseeing product strategy and development.
Dan Lear
Director of Industry Relations at Avvo
Dan Lear is the Director of Industry Relations at Avvo, focusing on legal industry engagement.
Dan Linna
Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Dan Linna has a joint appointment at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
David Perla
Co-Chief Operating Officer at Burford Capital
David Perla is the Co-Chief Operating Officer at Burford Capital, a leading finance firm focused on law.
David Wang
Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
David Wang is the Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, leading the firm's innovation initiatives.
Debbie Ting
Director of Legal Operations at Amazon
Debbie Ting is the Director of Legal Operations at Amazon, managing legal department functions.
Ed Sohn
VP of Product Management and Partnerships at Thomson Reuters
Ed Sohn is the VP of Product Management and Partnerships at Thomson Reuters, leading product development initiatives.
Eric Wood
Director of Legal Operations at Google
Eric Wood is the Director of Legal Operations at Google, focusing on optimizing legal department functions.
Eva Shang
CEO and Co-Founder at Legalist
Eva Shang is the CEO and Co-Founder of Legalist, a litigation finance company.
Felicity Conrad
CEO and Co-Founder at Paladin
Felicity Conrad is the CEO and Co-Founder of Paladin, a platform that connects lawyers with pro bono opportunities.
Haley Altman
General Manager of Transaction Management at Litera Microsystems
Haley Altman has over a decade of experience working on complicated transactions in the corporate, private equity, and venture capital sectors.
Jae Um
Founder at Six Parsecs
Jae Um is the founder of Six Parsecs, a research and advisory firm focused on the legal industry.
Jason Barnwell
Assistant General Counsel-Modern Legal at Microsoft Corporation
Jason Barnwell is the Assistant General Counsel-Modern Legal at Microsoft Corporation, focusing on technology and innovation in legal practice.
Jeff Carr
Former General Counsel at Univar
Jeff Carr is the former General Counsel at Univar, known for his advocacy of innovative legal service delivery models.
Jeff Sharer
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Jeff Sharer is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, specializing in technology and privacy law.
Jeroen Plink
CEO at Clifford Chance Applied Solutions
Jeroen Plink is the CEO of Clifford Chance Applied Solutions, leading the firm's legal technology initiatives.
Jessica Escalera
Director of Legal Operations at Twitter
Jessica Escalera is the Director of Legal Operations at Twitter, managing legal department functions.
Joe Borstein
CEO at LexFusion
Joe Borstein is the CEO of LexFusion, a company that connects legal departments with innovative legal technology solutions.
Joe Green
Co-Founder and CEO at Thomson Reuters
Joe Green is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thomson Reuters, focusing on legal technology solutions.
John Scrudato
Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorney at Latham & Watkins
John Scrudato is an Innovation and Technology Solutions Attorney at Latham & Watkins in New York City, focusing on integrating technology into legal practice.
Laura Safdie
COO and General Counsel at Casetext
Laura Safdie is the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Casetext, a legal research platform.
Leslie Brown
Director of Legal Operations at McDonald's Corporation
Leslie Brown is the Director of Legal Operations at McDonald's Corporation, overseeing legal department management.
Lucy Bassli
Founder and Principal at InnoLegal Services PLLC
Lucy Bassli is the founder and principal at InnoLegal Services PLLC, offering modern legal solutions and consulting services.
Lucy Endel Bassli
Founder and Principal at InnoLegal Services PLLC
Lucy Endel Bassli is the founder and principal at InnoLegal Services PLLC, offering modern legal solutions and consulting services.
Matt D'Amore
Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Matt D'Amore is a partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP, focusing on technology transactions.
Matt Homann
Founder and CEO at Filament
Matt Homann is the founder and CEO of Filament, specializing in facilitating innovative meetings and conferences.
Max Paterson
CEO at Filevine
Max Paterson is the CEO of Filevine, a legal case management software company.
Michael Weinberg
General Counsel at UnitedLex
Michael Weinberg is the General Counsel at UnitedLex, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Mirra Levitt
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Priori
Mirra Levitt is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Priori, focusing on product development and strategy.
Monet Fauntleroy
Director of Legal Operations at Pfizer
Monet Fauntleroy is the Director of Legal Operations at Pfizer, managing legal department functions.
Nehal Madhani
Founder and CEO at Alt Legal
Nehal Madhani is the founder and CEO of Alt Legal, a trademark docketing software company.
Nicola Shaver
Managing Director, Innovation and Knowledge at Paul Hastings
Nicola Shaver is the Managing Director of Innovation and Knowledge at Paul Hastings, focusing on legal innovation strategies.
Nicole Bradick
Founder and CEO at Theory and Principle
Nicole Bradick is the founder and CEO of Theory and Principle, a legal technology product design and development firm.
Nikki Shaver
Managing Director, Innovation & Knowledge at Paul Hastings
Nikki Shaver is the Managing Director of Innovation & Knowledge at Paul Hastings, specializing in legal innovation strategies.
Noah Waisberg
CEO and Co-Founder at Kira Systems
Noah Waisberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of Kira Systems, a machine learning contract analysis software company.
Patrick Delaney
Director of Legal Operations at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Patrick Delaney is the Director of Legal Operations at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, managing legal department operations.
Peter Krakaur
Managing Director and Legal Operations Markets Leader at EY Law Americas
Peter Krakaur is a Managing Director and Legal Operations Markets Leader with EY Law Americas, specializing in legal service delivery models.
Phil Bryce
Director of Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences
Phil Bryce is the Director of Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences, focusing on optimizing legal department functions.
Ralph Baxter
Former Chairman and CEO at Orrick
Ralph Baxter served as Chairman and CEO of Orrick for nearly 25 years, leading the firm's global expansion.
Rebecca Crosby
Director of Legal Operations at McDonald's Corporation
Rebecca Crosby is the Director of Legal Operations at McDonald's Corporation, focusing on legal department management.
Rhonda Jenkins
Director of Legal Operations at Facebook
Rhonda Jenkins is the Director of Legal Operations at Facebook, managing legal department functions.
Rob Saccone
CEO at Nexlaw Partners
Rob Saccone is the CEO of Nexlaw Partners, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Ryan Alshak
CEO at Time by Ping
Ryan Alshak is the CEO of Time by Ping, a time automation company for professionals.
Sanjay Kamlani
Managing Director at 1991 Group
Sanjay Kamlani is the Managing Director of 1991 Group, an entrepreneur and legal industry leader specializing in innovation and technology.
Stevie Ghiassi
CEO and Co-Founder at Legaler
Stevie Ghiassi is the CEO and Co-Founder of Legaler, a secure communication platform for legal professionals.
Zach Abramowitz
Founder at Killer Whale Strategies
Zach Abramowitz is the founder of Killer Whale Strategies, advising legal tech companies and law firms on innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- February 7, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York City, United States
- New York Law School
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, educators, and students interested in legal innovation.
- Attendees
- Approximately 200 attendees.