Inflection Point: The Legal AI Revolution – Part 2 was a full-day virtual conference held on September 14, 2023, organized by Inside Practice LLC. The event brought together over 150 attendees and more than 20 legal industry leaders to explore the rapid advancements in AI tools and their implications for the business and practice of law.
Key topics included justifying capital investments in AI, unifying talent and toolsets, developing use policies and governance frameworks, and understanding client perspectives. The conference featured a keynote by Danielle Benecke of Baker McKenzie, who discussed the transformational impact of AI on the legal profession, and panel discussions on AI's business implications, trustworthiness, and applications within corporate legal departments.
Practical sessions showcased AI-driven solutions for contract negotiations and document management, with demonstrations by James Ding of DraftWise and Samuel Smolkin of Office & Dragons. The event concluded with a debate on the future viability of traditional law firm models in the age of generative AI, led by Anand Upadhye of Modern Lawyer Strategies.
This conference was designed for legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders seeking to understand and navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the legal sector.
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Speakers(24)
Alison Grounds
Managing Director at Troutman Pepper eMerge
Alison Grounds leads Troutman Pepper's eMerge division, specializing in legal technology and eDiscovery solutions.
Anand Upadhye
Founder at Modern Lawyer Strategies
Anand Upadhye is the founder of Modern Lawyer Strategies, advising on the intersection of law and technology.
Andrew Medeiros
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Andrew Medeiros is an associate at Troutman Pepper, involved in the firm's initiatives on generative AI.
Christian Lang
Founder and CEO at Lega
Christian Lang is the founder and CEO of Lega, a company dedicated to legal technology innovation.
Christopher Forstner
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Christopher Forstner is an associate at Troutman Pepper, contributing to the firm's Generative AI Task Force.
Danielle Benecke
Founder at Baker McKenzie Machine Learning
Danielle Benecke is the founder of Baker McKenzie's Machine Learning Practice, focusing on integrating AI into legal services.
David Cunningham
Chief Innovation Officer at Reed Smith LLP
David Cunningham drives innovation strategies at Reed Smith LLP, enhancing legal service delivery through technology.
David Perez
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
David Perez is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, specializing in building robust AI policies and frameworks.
David Wang
Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
David Wang spearheads innovation initiatives at Wilson Sonsini, focusing on the adoption of emerging technologies in legal practice.
Ed Walters
CEO at vLex
Ed Walters is the CEO of vLex, providing global legal intelligence through advanced AI technologies.
Jacqueline Schafer
Founder and CEO at Clearbrief
Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, a legal technology company enhancing legal writing with AI.
Jae Um
Founder at Six Parsecs
Jae Um is the founder of Six Parsecs, providing strategic insights into the legal industry.
James Ding
Co-founder at DraftWise
James Ding is the co-founder of DraftWise, a platform leveraging AI for contract negotiation and analysis.
Jason Barnwell
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft
Jason Barnwell serves as Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Jenn McCarron
Director of Legal Operations Technology at Netflix
Jenn McCarron leads legal operations technology at Netflix, enhancing efficiency through technological solutions.
Jennifer Leonard
Chief Innovation Officer at Creative Lawyers
Jennifer Leonard serves as Chief Innovation Officer at Creative Lawyers, focusing on legal innovation strategies.
Jessica Kozlov Davis
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Jessica Kozlov Davis is an associate at Troutman Pepper, focusing on integrating AI technologies into legal practices.
Jordan Furlong
Principal at Law21
Jordan Furlong is the principal at Law21, offering analysis and consulting on the future of legal services.
Joël Roy
Global Head of Legal Operations at Novartis
Joël Roy is the Global Head of Legal Operations at Novartis, overseeing the integration of AI in legal processes.
Ken Crutchfield
Vice President and General Manager at Wolters Kluwer
Ken Crutchfield leads Wolters Kluwer's legal markets, overseeing the development of innovative legal solutions.
Natalie Pierce
Partner at Gunderson Dettmer
Natalie Pierce is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer, advising on employment law and AI-related legal issues.
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.
Samuel Smolkin
Founder and CEO at Office & Dragons
Samuel Smolkin is the founder and CEO of Office & Dragons, focusing on AI solutions for document management.
Scott Rechtschaffen
Chief Knowledge Officer at Littler
Scott Rechtschaffen serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer at Littler, focusing on knowledge management and innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- September 14, 2023
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders
- Attendees
- Over 150 attendees