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The 2021 Emerging Legal Technology Forum

by Thomson Reuters Institute

The 2021 Emerging Legal Technology Forum, organized by the Thomson Reuters Institute, was held on November 4, 2021, at the Boston Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. The event aimed to explore the evolving landscape of legal technology and its impact on the legal profession.

Key topics covered included the acceleration of legal tech adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with discussions on client feedback, measuring the value of new technologies, and adapting operating models. Breakout sessions addressed technological investments during economic volatility and the recalibration of workflow and knowledge management capabilities in response to the pandemic.

The forum featured networking opportunities, allowing participants to engage with industry peers and experts. Notable speakers included Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund, and Kenneth Jones, Chief Technologist at Tanenbaum Keale.

Legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders interested in the intersection of law and technology would have found this forum valuable for gaining insights into current trends and future developments in legal tech.

Speakers(14)

Aileen Schultz

Senior Manager, Labs Programs – Global at Thomson Reuters Labs

Aileen Schultz is the Senior Manager of Labs Programs – Global at Thomson Reuters Labs, overseeing various innovation initiatives.

Catherine McPherson

Legal Technology Strategist at BartlitBeck

Catherine McPherson is a Legal Technology Strategist at BartlitBeck, focusing on legal tech integration.

Cheryl Wilson Griffin

Chief Customer Success Officer at Lupl

Cheryl Wilson Griffin is the Chief Customer Success Officer at Lupl, a legal collaboration platform.

Christopher Laut III

Director of Library and Knowledge Services at Sullivan & Worcester

Christopher Laut III is the Director of Library and Knowledge Services at Sullivan & Worcester.

Elisabeth Cappuyns

Director of Knowledge Management at DLA Piper

Elisabeth Cappuyns is the Director of Knowledge Management at DLA Piper, overseeing KM strategies.

Jennifer Mendez

Director of Knowledge Management Innovation at Fisher & Phillips

Jennifer Mendez is the Director of Knowledge Management Innovation at Fisher & Phillips.

Jeroen Plink

Former CEO at Clifford Chance Applied Solutions

Jeroen Plink was the CEO of Clifford Chance Applied Solutions, focusing on legal technology innovations.

Joseph Borstein

CEO at LexFusion

Joseph Borstein is the CEO of LexFusion, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.

Karen M. Wiltgen

Principal and National Consulting Leader for Professional Services at RSM

Karen M. Wiltgen is a Principal and National Consulting Leader for Professional Services at RSM.

Kenneth Jones

Chief Technologist at Tanenbaum Keale

Kenneth Jones is the Chief Technologist at Tanenbaum Keale, specializing in legal technology solutions.

Event Details

Date
November 4, 2021
Location
🇺🇸 Boston, United States
Boston Park Plaza
Pricing
Pricing details not available
Audience
Legal professionals, technologists, industry leaders
CLE Credits
CLE accreditation pending
Attendees
Not specified

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