SOLID San Francisco 2025 is a TED-style summit focused on innovation and the business of law, organized by The Cowen Group. The event brings together legal professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to discuss and share insights on the evolving legal landscape.
Key topics covered include the integration of technology and data in legal practices, strategies for successful technology adoption, and the expanding role of legal operations. Sessions such as "Now to Next, Together: Defining, Creating, and Adding Value in the Legal Landscape" and "Getting Legal to Love New Tech: Secrets to Successful Adoption" provide attendees with practical knowledge and forward-thinking perspectives.
The summit features a series of TED-style talks followed by facilitated table discussions, sprint panels, and town hall meetings, fostering an interactive and collaborative environment. Notable speakers include Lorie Almon, Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, and Anna Richards, Director of Global Legal Operations at John Deere.
SOLID San Francisco 2025 is ideal for legal professionals, technology specialists, and business leaders seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving legal industry. Attendees will gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and networking opportunities to drive innovation and efficiency within their organizations.
Speakers(36)
Alex Ponce de Leon
Litigation & Discovery at Google X, the Moonshot Factory
Alex Ponce de Leon works in Litigation & Discovery at Google X, the Moonshot Factory, specializing in legal discovery processes.
Amy Halverson
Director of Knowledge Management, Research & Information Services at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Amy Halverson is the Director of Knowledge Management, Research & Information Services at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, focusing on knowledge management and research.
Angela Mendenhall
Operations and Enablement Senior Manager at Zoom
Angela Mendenhall is the Operations and Enablement Senior Manager at Zoom, leading strategic operations and enablement initiatives.
Anna Richards
Director of Global Legal Operations at John Deere
Anna Richards is the Director of Global Legal Operations at John Deere, focusing on optimizing legal processes and technology adoption.
Bobby Malhotra
Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Bobby Malhotra is a Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, focusing on eDiscovery and information governance.
Bradley Johnston
Former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations at SunPower Corporation
Bradley Johnston is the Former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations at SunPower Corporation, with experience in legal operations and strategy.
Bryan Culp
Senior Director - Trust at Box
Bryan Culp is the Senior Director of Trust at Box, specializing in trust and compliance operations.
Chris Beahn
Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco
Chris Beahn is the Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco, specializing in legal business architecture and operations.
Dawn Johnson
Senior Counsel & Discovery Leader at Apple
Dawn Johnson serves as the Senior Counsel & Discovery Leader at Apple, focusing on legal discovery and compliance.
Deborah Haile
Associate Director, Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Deborah Haile is the Associate Director of Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc., focusing on optimizing legal processes and operations.
Dorothy Cullen
Senior Director, Legal Technology, AI and Data Solutions at Salesforce
Dorothy Cullen is the Senior Director of Legal Technology, AI and Data Solutions at Salesforce, leading initiatives in legal tech and data analytics.
Esther Birnbaum
Executive Vice President of Legal Data Intelligence at HaystackID
Esther Birnbaum is the Executive Vice President of Legal Data Intelligence at HaystackID, specializing in data analytics and eDiscovery.
Florian Hilbert
Senior Director Legal at Siemens Industry Software Inc
Florian Hilbert is the Senior Director Legal at Siemens Industry Software Inc, overseeing legal affairs and compliance.
Gillian Glass
Director of Legal Services at Farella Braun
Gillian Glass serves as the Director of Legal Services at Farella Braun, overseeing legal service operations.
Hana Majid
Operations and Enablement Manager at Zoom
Hana Majid is the Operations and Enablement Manager at Zoom, focusing on strategic operations and enablement initiatives.
Jim Dowell
Sr. Paralegal - Safety & Insurance at Uber
Jim Dowell serves as the Senior Paralegal for Safety & Insurance at Uber, specializing in legal support for safety and insurance matters.
Joy Holley
Director of Legal Operations at Baxter International Inc.
Joy Holley is the Director of Legal Operations at Baxter International Inc., focusing on optimizing legal processes and operations.
Kayann Fitzgerald
Director of eDiscovery and Practice Technologies at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Kayann Fitzgerald is the Director of eDiscovery and Practice Technologies at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, specializing in legal technology and eDiscovery.
Laura Fichet
Legal Operations - Senior eDiscovery Program Manager at Oracle
Laura Fichet is the Senior eDiscovery Program Manager in Legal Operations at Oracle, focusing on electronic discovery processes.
Linda Drucker
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest
Linda Drucker serves as the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest, overseeing legal affairs and corporate governance.
Lisa Ripley
Senior Director – eDiscovery and Information Governance at Oracle
Lisa Ripley is the Senior Director of eDiscovery and Information Governance at Oracle, specializing in electronic discovery and data governance.
Lorie Almon
Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Lorie Almon is the Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, leading the firm's strategic direction and operations.
Léo Murgel
VP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation, & Enablement at Salesforce
Léo Murgel is the Vice President of the Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation, & Enablement at Salesforce, leading innovation in legal operations.
Michele Lee
General Counsel at Pinterest
Michele Lee serves as the General Counsel at Pinterest, overseeing the company's legal affairs and compliance.
Michelle Lange
eDiscovery Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc
Michelle Lange is the eDiscovery Manager at Volkswagen of America, Inc, specializing in electronic discovery and information governance.
Mick Cox
Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco
Mick Cox is the Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco, focusing on legal business architecture and operations.
Mike Russell
Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group
Mike Russell serves as the Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group, overseeing legal operations and strategy.
Nishan DeSilva
Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft
Nishan DeSilva is a Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft, leading product management in the legal and compliance sectors.
Omar Haroun
CEO at Eudia
Omar Haroun is the CEO of Eudia, focusing on innovative solutions in the legal technology space.
Sanjay Batra
Senior Director Business Management and Operations at Microsoft
Sanjay Batra is the Senior Director of Business Management and Operations at Microsoft, focusing on legal operations and business management.
Scott Rechtschaffen
Chief Knowledge Officer at Littler Mendelson
Scott Rechtschaffen serves as the Chief Knowledge Officer at Littler Mendelson, overseeing knowledge management and innovation.
Shane Valdez
Founder, CEO at SuperFile
Shane Valdez is the Founder and CEO of SuperFile, providing innovative solutions in data security and management.
Shannon Bales
Litigation Support Senior Manager at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Shannon Bales is the Litigation Support Senior Manager at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, specializing in litigation support services.
Sophia Davis
Senior Director, Legal Operations Programs and Analytics at Oracle
Sophia Davis is the Senior Director of Legal Operations Programs and Analytics at Oracle, focusing on legal operations and data analytics.
Stacy Lettie
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon
Stacy Lettie serves as the Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon, supporting legal operations and strategy.
Zeynep Ersin
Chief Innovation and Strategy Design Officer at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Zeynep Ersin is the Chief Innovation and Strategy Design Officer at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focusing on driving innovation and strategic design.
Event Details
- Date
- March 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Omni San Francisco Hotel
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technology specialists, business leaders