The Artificial Intelligence Conference, organized by the New York City Bar Association, is a full-day, practice-focused program designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the legal field. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the New York City Bar's headquarters located at 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.
The conference will cover a range of key topics, including the use of AI for legal research and drafting, improving operational efficiency, enhancing client service, strengthening compliance, understanding ethical and regulatory obligations, and preparing for the future of legal services. Attendees will gain clear, actionable guidance from leading attorneys, technologists, and industry innovators on how to integrate AI developments into their practice.
In addition to informative sessions, the event includes a networking lunch, providing attendees with opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry experts. Notable speakers will share their insights on the practical applications of AI in the legal profession, offering valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by this transformative technology.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals interested in leveraging AI to enhance their practice, including attorneys, compliance officers, and legal technologists. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of AI's impact on the legal industry and practical strategies for its implementation.
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Speakers(19)
Amreeta Mathai
Director of Strategy and Integrated Programs at NYCLU
Panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Civil Liberties.
Azish Filabi
Executive Director at American College Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services
Panelist on Artificial Intelligence Personhood.
Clinton Morrison
Patterson Belknap LLP
Panelist on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creators, Distributors, Users, and Consumers.
Deborah Hrbek
Founder at Hrbek Law
Moderator and lead panelist on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creators, Distributors, Users, and Consumers.
Elizabeth M. Daitz
Assistant Commissioner of Police at Suffolk County Police Department
Moderator and lead panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Civil Liberties.
Ivie A. Serioux
Littler
Moderator and lead panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Labor and Employment.
Jerome Greco
Supervising Attorney at Legal Aid Society, Digital Forensics Unit
Lecturer in Law at Columbia University Law School, panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Civil Liberties.
Jerome Walker
Partner at Jerome Walker PLLC
Co-Chair of the Task Force and moderator for the Fireside Chat and panel on Artificial Intelligence Personhood.
Jonathan Parham
Business Administrator/Chief Communications Officer at City of Rahway
Panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Civil Liberties.
Katherine B. Forrest
Partner at Paul, Weiss
Former U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, panelist on Artificial Intelligence Personhood and keynote speaker.
Katherine Hughes
Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Director, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law
Moderator and lead panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education.
Lenka Molins
Associate Director, Artificial Intelligence and Internet Advisory at Deloitte London
Moderator and lead panelist on International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
Lorraine S. McGowen
Partner at Orrick Herrington
Co-Chair of the Task Force and moderator for the Luncheon Keynote Address.
Mark Traphagen
Founder at Traphagen Law PLLC
Panelist on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creators, Distributors, Users, and Consumers.
Minesh Tanna
Simmons & Simmons
Panelist on International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
Moiz Kahn
Head of Engineering and AI Market Development at MathWorks
Panelist on Artificial Intelligence Personhood.
Rim Belaoud
Associate Director, Forensic Technology at Forensic Risk Alliance
Panelist on International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence.
Robert Mahari
Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Akiva AI
Former Associate Director, CodeX and Law, Science, and Technology Program at Stanford University, panelist on Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education.
Stuart D. Levi
Skadden Arps
Panelist on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Content Creators, Distributors, Users, and Consumers.
Event Details
- Date
- November 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York City Bar
- Pricing
- $199 - $399
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, compliance officers, and legal technologists interested in integrating AI into their practice.
- CLE Credits
- This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.