Legal Innovators New York is a premier two-day conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and the business of law. Organized by Artificial Lawyer and Cosmonauts, this event brings together legal professionals, technologists, and thought leaders to discuss and shape the future of legal services.
The conference covers a range of key topics, including the practical applications of artificial intelligence in legal practice, the evolving role of legal professionals in a tech-driven industry, and the transformation of transactions through technology. Sessions also delve into advancements in eDiscovery, legal research, and AI-powered outcome prediction, providing attendees with insights into the latest developments in the field.
Attendees can participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking events designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. The event features product demonstrations from leading legal tech companies and offers opportunities to connect with peers and industry experts. Notable speakers include Michael Rubin, Partner at Latham & Watkins; Dr. Helena U. Vrabec, Senior Privacy Counsel at Instacart; and Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer.
This conference is ideal for law firm partners, in-house counsel, legal operations professionals, and legal tech innovators seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving legal landscape. By attending, participants will gain valuable insights into cutting-edge developments and practical strategies for integrating technology into their legal practices.
Speakers(60)
Ajita Abraham
Deputy General Counsel & SVP, Global Head of Commercial Legal, Privacy, Intellectual Property & Contract Lifecycle Management at Ex-Avantor
Ajita Abraham is the Deputy General Counsel & SVP at Ex-Avantor, overseeing global legal operations.
Alex Zilberman
Co-Founder & CEO at Chamelio
Alex Zilberman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Chamelio, a company specializing in legal tech solutions.
Alon Shwartz
COO & Co-Founder at Trellis Law
Alon Shwartz is the COO and Co-Founder of Trellis Law, a legal analytics platform.
Andrea R. Webster
Associate Director of Legal Innovations & Operations at Novartis
Andrea R. Webster is the Associate Director of Legal Innovations & Operations at Novartis.
Anthony Rose
Founder & CEO at SeedLegals
Anthony Rose is the Founder and CEO of SeedLegals, a platform for legal services.
Ariel Deshe
Founder & CEO at TrialKit
Ariel Deshe is the Founder and CEO of TrialKit, a company providing trial management solutions.
Bill Shafton
VP, Business & Legal Affairs at Grindr
Bill Shafton is the VP of Business & Legal Affairs at Grindr, overseeing legal matters.
Brad Drew
Senior Managing Director at PACE
Brad Drew is the Senior Managing Director at PACE, focusing on strategic initiatives.
Brendan Vroom
Account Executive at IVO
Brendan Vroom is an Account Executive at IVO, specializing in legal tech solutions.
Bryan Lee
CEO & Co-Founder at Ruli Ai
Bryan Lee is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ruli Ai, focusing on AI applications in the legal field.
Bryon Bratcher
Managing Director at Gravity Stack
Bryon Bratcher is the Managing Director at Gravity Stack, overseeing legal innovation projects.
Carrie McLain
CEO at Helton Law Group
Carrie McLain is the CEO of Helton Law Group, leading the firm's strategic direction.
Charlie Connor
Associate Director, Legal Business Consulting at Gravity Stack
Charlie Connor is the Associate Director of Legal Business Consulting at Gravity Stack.
Darryl Chiang
Director, Legal at Google
Darryl Chiang is a Director in the Legal department at Google, specializing in legal operations.
David Cios
Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence at Latham & Watkins
David Cios is the Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence at Latham & Watkins, leading AI initiatives within the firm.
Debbie Ting
Knowledge & Innovation Attorney at Sheppard Mullin
Debbie Ting is a Knowledge & Innovation Attorney at Sheppard Mullin, focusing on legal innovation strategies.
Dr. Helena U. Vrabec
Senior Privacy Counsel at Instacart
Dr. Helena U. Vrabec is the Senior Privacy Counsel at Instacart, focusing on privacy and data protection.
Eddie Nasser
Founding Member - Legal at Crosby Legal
Eddie Nasser is a Founding Member at Crosby Legal, focusing on legal strategy and operations.
Eduardo Rastelli
Global Head of BRR (Legal, Risk and Compliance) Operations at IHG Hotels and Resorts
Eduardo Rastelli is the Global Head of BRR Operations at IHG Hotels and Resorts.
Elena Kwon
Legal Product Consultant at Litera
Elena Kwon is a Legal Product Consultant at Litera, focusing on legal tech product development.
Emily Gottheimer
Director of Content at Hotshot
Emily Gottheimer is the Director of Content at Hotshot, focusing on legal education content development.
Evan Wong
CEO & Co-Founder at Checkbox
Evan Wong is the CEO and Co-Founder of Checkbox, specializing in legal automation solutions.
Folarin Okulaja
Client Advisor at Laurel.ai
Folarin Okulaja is a Client Advisor at Laurel.ai, specializing in AI solutions for legal clients.
Iranga Samarasingha
Co-Founder & CEO at Knool
Iranga Samarasingha is the Co-Founder and CEO of Knool, specializing in legal knowledge management.
Jake Weiner
Head of Strategic Business Development at Harvey
Jake Weiner is the Head of Strategic Business Development at Harvey, focusing on legal tech advancements.
Jennifer Berrent
CEO at Covenant
Jennifer Berrent is the CEO of Covenant, leading the company's strategic direction.
Jobe Danganan
CEO & Co-Founder at Lextext.ai
Jobe Danganan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lextext.ai, specializing in AI-driven legal text analysis.
Joe Green
Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer
Joe Green is the Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, focusing on integrating technology into legal practices.
Johanna Hatzell
Director of the Digital Studio at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Johanna Hatzell is the Director of the Digital Studio at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, focusing on digital transformation.
Jonathan Stark
Head of Legal & Board Operations at Dynatrace
Jonathan Stark is the Head of Legal & Board Operations at Dynatrace, overseeing legal functions.
Kate Machan
Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney, Global Litigation at Gibson Dunn
Kate Machan is a Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney in Global Litigation at Gibson Dunn.
Kate Orr
Global Head of Practice Innovation at Orrick
Kate Orr is the Global Head of Practice Innovation at Orrick, driving innovation strategies across the firm.
Katon Luaces
Co-Founder & CEO at PointOne
Katon Luaces is the Co-Founder and CEO of PointOne, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.
Kyle Poe
VP Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora
Kyle Poe is the VP of Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora, leading innovation initiatives.
Maged Helmy
CEO at Newcode.ai
Maged Helmy is the CEO of Newcode.ai, a company specializing in AI solutions for the legal industry.
Matthew McConnell
Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence Practice Innovation at Latham & Watkins
Matthew McConnell serves as the Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence Practice Innovation at Latham & Watkins.
Matthew N. Beekhuizen
Chief Pricing and Innovation Officer at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Matthew Beekhuizen is the Chief Pricing and Innovation Officer at Greenberg Traurig LLP, overseeing pricing strategies and innovation.
Megan Bradley
Product Counsel at Docusign
Megan Bradley is a Product Counsel at Docusign, focusing on legal aspects of product development.
Michael Pierson
Co-Chairman at Pierson Ferdinand
Michael Pierson serves as Co-Chairman at Pierson Ferdinand, overseeing strategic initiatives.
Michael Rubin
Partner at Latham & Watkins
Michael Rubin is a partner at Latham & Watkins, specializing in legal innovation and technology.
Niosha Afsharikia, PhD
CEO at Tecto.ai
Niosha Afsharikia, PhD, is the CEO of Tecto.ai, focusing on AI applications in the legal field.
Oliver Pour
Vice President at Sandstone
Oliver Pour is the Vice President at Sandstone, overseeing strategic initiatives.
Otto Zastrow
Founder & CEO at Midpage AI
Otto Zastrow is the Founder and CEO of Midpage AI, specializing in AI solutions for legal research.
Qing Nian
Deputy General Counsel, Head of Legal - North America & Corporate at BeOne Medicines
Qing Nian is the Deputy General Counsel and Head of Legal for North America & Corporate at BeOne Medicines.
Rachel Mandel
Assistant General Counsel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Rachel Mandel is the Assistant General Counsel at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, focusing on legal operations.
Ravi Tandon
CEO & Co-Founder at Decover AI
Ravi Tandon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Decover AI, specializing in AI applications for the legal sector.
Richard Tromans
Founder at Artificial Lawyer
Richard Tromans is the founder of Artificial Lawyer, a platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and technology.
Rick Van Esch
CEO & Co-Founder at Emma Legal
Rick Van Esch is the CEO and Co-Founder of Emma Legal, focusing on legal tech innovations.
Robert Reynolds
Founder at Tangible
Robert Reynolds is the Founder of Tangible, focusing on legal tech innovations.
Sara Miro
Director of Knowledge and Innovation at Sullivan & Cromwell
Sara Miro is the Director of Knowledge and Innovation at Sullivan & Cromwell, leading knowledge management initiatives.
Scott Kaiser
Knowledge Counsel at Mayer Brown LLP
Scott Kaiser serves as Knowledge Counsel at Mayer Brown LLP, focusing on knowledge management strategies.
Scott Stevenson
Co-Founder & CEO at Spellbook
Scott Stevenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Spellbook, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.
Sean Wiederkehr
Solutions Architect at Everlaw
Sean Wiederkehr is a Solutions Architect at Everlaw, specializing in legal tech solutions.
Shruti Ajitsaria
Partner, Head of Fuse at A&O Shearman
Shruti Ajitsaria is a Partner and Head of Fuse at A&O Shearman, leading innovation initiatives.
Simon Rasin
Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel, Corporate Treasury, Risk and Stress Testing at BNY Mellon
Simon Rasin is the Senior Director and Senior Managing Counsel at BNY Mellon, focusing on corporate treasury and risk.
Tim Follett
CEO & Founder at StructureFlow
Tim Follett is the CEO and Founder of StructureFlow, a company providing visual modeling solutions for legal structures.
Timo Karakashev
CEO at Cosmonauts
Timo Karakashev is the CEO of Cosmonauts, organizing legal tech events and initiatives.
Vedad Tabich
Strategic Business Development Lead at Harvey
Vedad Tabich is the Strategic Business Development Lead at Harvey, focusing on business development strategies.
Ville Kulmala
International Business Development Manager at Bestsign
Ville Kulmala is the International Business Development Manager at Bestsign, overseeing global business development.
Zach Abramowitz
Founder at Killer Whale Strategies
Zach Abramowitz is the Founder of Killer Whale Strategies, focusing on legal innovation consulting.
Event Details
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Latham & Watkins Office, Time-Life Building, 1271 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Law firm partners, in-house counsel, legal operations professionals, legal tech innovators
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- 700+ participants