The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) is hosting "AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judiciary in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," a comprehensive three-day symposium from May 11 to 13, 2026, at Venue SIX10 in Chicago. This event aims to bring together over 500 legal professionals, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal field.
The symposium will feature keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, live technology demonstrations, and panel discussions on emerging ethical challenges. Key topics include AI's role in access to justice, courtroom operations, criminal justice, data privacy and cybersecurity, ethics in advocacy, fairness and inclusion, the future of legal education, law firm economics, legal practice and litigation, and legal research and writing.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, participate in collaborative sessions, and engage with exhibitors showcasing the latest AI technologies relevant to the legal profession. Notable speakers include Adam Aft, Partner at Baker McKenzie; Benjamin Altshul, Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein; and Olivia Anderson from Framework IT.
This symposium is ideal for legal practitioners, judges, legal educators, and technologists interested in understanding and shaping the future integration of AI in the legal system. Participants will gain practical insights into implementing AI tools, comprehend regulatory developments, and contribute to discussions on maintaining ethical standards in an increasingly digital legal landscape.
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Adam Aft
Partner at Baker McKenzie
Adam Aft is a Partner at Baker McKenzie, specializing in technology and data privacy law.
Adam C. Kibort
Partner at Grund & Leavitt LLP
Adam C. Kibort is a Partner at Grund & Leavitt LLP, specializing in family law.
Alexis Crawford Douglas
Partner at K&L Gates LLP
Alexis Crawford Douglas is a Partner at K&L Gates LLP, specializing in intellectual property and technology transactions.
Alicia Hawley
Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP
Alicia Hawley serves as Of Counsel at K&L Gates LLP, focusing on technology transactions and data privacy.
Andrea Krebel, Ph.D.
Consultant at Magna Legal Services
Andrea Krebel, Ph.D., is a consultant at Magna Legal Services, providing expertise in jury consulting and trial strategy.
Arnold Blair
Discovery Counsel at MoloLamken
Arnold Blair serves as Discovery Counsel at MoloLamken, specializing in complex litigation and e-discovery.
Benjamin Altshul
Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein
Benjamin Altshul is a Partner at Levenfeld Pearlstein, with expertise in corporate law and mergers and acquisitions.
Brian H. Axelrod
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Brian H. Axelrod is a Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Chad Main
Founder at Percipient
Chad Main is the Founder of Percipient, providing legal technology and e-discovery services.
Chaitanya Jayanti
Associate at Ropes & Gray
Chaitanya Jayanti is an Associate at Ropes & Gray, specializing in intellectual property law.
Charles Elliott
Head of Industry Architects at Google
Charles Elliott leads the Industry Architects team at Google, focusing on AI solutions across various sectors.
Chase Carpenter
Vice President, Strategy and Analytics at Chicago Cubs
Chase Carpenter is the Vice President of Strategy and Analytics for the Chicago Cubs, overseeing data-driven decision-making processes.
Chris Campbell
Head of eDiscovery at Edelson
Chris Campbell leads the eDiscovery practice at Edelson, focusing on data management and litigation support.
Christopher Bojar
Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support at Barack Ferrazzano
Christopher Bojar is the Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support at Barack Ferrazzano, overseeing litigation technology strategies.
Cristin Traylor
Senior Director, AI Transformation and Law Firm Strategy at Relativity
Cristin Traylor is the Senior Director of AI Transformation and Law Firm Strategy at Relativity, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Dan Wolfe, Ph.D.
Consultant at Magna Legal Services
Dan Wolfe, Ph.D., is a consultant at Magna Legal Services, providing expertise in jury consulting and trial strategy.
Daniel Cotter
Member at Aronberg Goldgehn
Daniel Cotter is a Member at Aronberg Goldgehn, with a practice focusing on corporate law and insurance regulation.
Daniel Shulman
Partner at Vedder Price
Daniel Shulman is a Partner at Vedder Price, specializing in corporate law.
Dev Thain
Program Manager at Spellbook
Dev Thain is a Program Manager at Spellbook, focusing on AI-driven legal solutions.
Elizabeth Winkowski
Partner at Taft
Elizabeth Winkowski is a Partner at Taft, specializing in corporate law.
Eric Posner
Professor at The University of Chicago Law School
Eric Posner is a Professor at The University of Chicago Law School, specializing in contract law and international law.
Eric Stadel
Litigation Support Manager at McAndrews
Eric Stadel is the Litigation Support Manager at McAndrews, overseeing litigation technology support.
Erica Schwartzberg
Representative at Harvey
Erica Schwartzberg represents Harvey, providing insights into AI solutions for legal practices.
Hillard Sterling
Partner at Roetzel & Andress
Hillard Sterling is a Partner at Roetzel & Andress, focusing on litigation and technology law.
Howard Suskin
Partner at Jenner & Block
Howard Suskin is a Partner at Jenner & Block, specializing in securities litigation.
Jeff Dietz
Assistant General Counsel for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at Capital One
Jeff Dietz is the Assistant General Counsel for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at Capital One, advising on AI-related legal matters.
Jesse Steinberg
Enterprise Sales Manager at Harvey
Jesse Steinberg is the Enterprise Sales Manager at Harvey, specializing in AI solutions for legal practices.
Jessi Brooks
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Ribbit
Jessi Brooks is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Ribbit, focusing on regulatory compliance and legal strategy.
Joel Bruckman
Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Joel Bruckman is a Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, specializing in corporate and securities law.
Jonathan Steele
Partner at Beermann LLP
Jonathan Steele is a Partner at Beermann LLP, focusing on family law.
Joseph "Joey" Gartner
Director and Counsel at American Bar Association Center for Innovation
Joseph "Joey" Gartner is the Director and Counsel at the American Bar Association Center for Innovation, promoting legal technology advancements.
Judge Jeffrey A. Goffinet
Circuit Court Judge at Williamson County
Judge Jeffrey A. Goffinet serves on the Circuit Court of Williamson County and co-chairs the Illinois Supreme Court AI Task Force.
Judge Kerrie Maloney Laytin
Circuit Court Judge at Cook County
Judge Kerrie Maloney Laytin serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over civil cases.
Judge Megan Goldish
Circuit Court Judge at Cook County
Judge Megan Goldish presides over cases in the Circuit Court of Cook County, focusing on criminal law.
Judge Michael Zink
Circuit Court Judge at Cook County
Judge Michael Zink serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County, presiding over civil cases.
Judge Nichole C. Patton
Circuit Court Judge at Cook County
Judge Nichole C. Patton serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County and is the President of the Chicago Bar Association.
Justice Rena Van Tine
Justice at Illinois Appellate Court, First District
Justice Rena Van Tine serves on the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, focusing on appellate cases.
Justice Thaddeus Wilson
Justice at Illinois Appellate Court
Justice Thaddeus Wilson serves on the Illinois Appellate Court, focusing on appellate cases.
Kenneth A. Hoffman
Attorney at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf
Kenneth A. Hoffman is an attorney at Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf, specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice.
Kevin Thompson
Partner at Levin Ginsberg
Kevin Thompson is a Partner at Levin Ginsberg, specializing in corporate law.
Lauren E. Pierotti
Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Lauren E. Pierotti is an Associate at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, focusing on intellectual property law.
Marcus Harris
Partner at Taft
Marcus Harris is a Partner at Taft, specializing in software and technology law.
Mathew Kerbis
Founder at The Subscription Attorney
Mathew Kerbis is the Founder of The Subscription Attorney, offering legal services through a subscription model.
Michael Lufrano
Executive Vice President, Community, Government and Legal Affairs at Chicago Cubs
Michael Lufrano is the Executive Vice President of Community, Government and Legal Affairs for the Chicago Cubs, overseeing legal and community relations.
Michael O'Malley
Executive Director at Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board
Michael O'Malley serves as the Executive Director of the Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board, overseeing property tax appeals.
Michael Quartararo
President at Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) & Professional Development
Michael Quartararo is the President of ACEDS, focusing on e-discovery education and professional development.
Michael R. Booden
Senior Technology Counsel at HUB International Ltd.
Michael R. Booden is Senior Technology Counsel at HUB International Ltd., advising on technology and data privacy matters.
Michael Riesen
Partner at Smith Gambrell & Russell
Michael Riesen is a Partner at Smith Gambrell & Russell, focusing on intellectual property law.
Nicholas Ustaski
Attorney at Dykema
Nicholas Ustaski is an attorney at Dykema, specializing in corporate law.
Olivia Anderson
Representative at Framework IT
Olivia Anderson represents Framework IT, providing insights into technology solutions for legal practices.
Omid Jahanbin
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing & Product Experience at Consilio
Omid Jahanbin is the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Product Experience at Consilio, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Peter Hegel
Counsel at Perkins Coie
Peter Hegel is Counsel at Perkins Coie, advising on technology and intellectual property matters.
Professor Daniel Linna Jr.
Director of Law and Technology Initiatives & Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Professor Daniel Linna Jr. leads law and technology initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on legal innovation.
Professor Hari Osofsky
Myra and James Bradwell Professor & Former Dean at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Professor Hari Osofsky is the Myra and James Bradwell Professor and former Dean at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, specializing in energy law.
Rutvik Rau
Founder at August
Rutvik Rau is the Founder of August, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.
Sahil Malhotra
Founder at Drishti Law
Sahil Malhotra is the Founder of Drishti Law, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Samuel Oh
Co-Founder & CEO at Concorda
Samuel Oh is the Co-Founder & CEO of Concorda, focusing on AI-driven legal solutions.
Sanjay Kamlani
Founder at FairPlay Law
Sanjay Kamlani is the Founder of FairPlay Law, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Shawn Davis
CIO / Chief Technologist, Investigations at Edelson P.C.
Shawn Davis serves as CIO and Chief Technologist for Investigations at Edelson P.C., focusing on technology-driven legal solutions.
Steve Inman
Vice President, Technology at Chicago Cubs
Steve Inman is the Vice President of Technology for the Chicago Cubs, overseeing the team's technological infrastructure.
Steve Shuldman
GTM at Harvey
Steve Shuldman leads go-to-market strategies at Harvey, focusing on AI-driven legal solutions.
Steven Obiajulu
CEO at UseJunior
Steven Obiajulu is the CEO of UseJunior, a company specializing in AI solutions for legal practices.
Susan Guthrie
Founder & CEO at Guthrie Consulting & Media
Susan Guthrie is the Founder & CEO of Guthrie Consulting & Media and hosts The Practice Playbook Podcast and The Divorce & Beyond Podcast.
Taylor Riskin
Associate General Counsel at Chicago Cubs
Taylor Riskin is the Associate General Counsel for the Chicago Cubs, advising on legal matters related to the team.
William Zimmerman
Associate at Holland & Knight
William Zimmerman is an Associate at Holland & Knight, focusing on corporate law.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Venue SIX10
- Pricing
- $450 - $650
- Audience
- Legal professionals, judiciary members, technology innovators, industry leaders
- CLE Credits
- Up to 18 IL MCLE credits
- Attendees
- 500+