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Unlocking Innovation in Law: The Future of Professionals with Strategic AI Adoption

by Thomson Reuters

Unlocking Innovation in Law: The Future of Professionals with Strategic AI Adoption is an exclusive webinar hosted by Thomson Reuters, in collaboration with Krevolin & Horst and Cozen O’Connor. This event delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession, offering insights from the Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report 2025.

Key topics include the return on investment of AI, highlighting how law firms can unlock up to 240 hours per professional annually and boost revenue growth. The webinar also addresses the emerging competitive divide, noting that firms with a visible AI strategy are twice as likely to experience revenue gains. Additionally, it explores strategies to overcome barriers such as accuracy, security, and skills gaps to maximize AI’s benefits, and discusses the essential skills and roles for legal professionals to thrive in an AI-driven future.

The event features a lineup of notable speakers, including Zach Warren, Technology & Innovation Insights Lead at Thomson Reuters Institute; Mike Abbott, Head of Thomson Reuters Institute; Jacob Edwards, Litigation Attorney at Krevolin & Horst; Kristina Bakardjiev, Director of Legal Practice Innovation at Cozen O’Connor; Ben Firth, Director of Sales & Customer Success at Thomson Reuters; and Valerie McConnell, Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Thomson Reuters. Attendees will have opportunities for networking and engaging discussions on AI adoption in the legal sector.

This webinar is ideal for legal professionals, law firm leaders, and legal technologists seeking to understand and leverage AI to enhance their practice. Participants will gain valuable insights into implementing AI strategies to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and client service in the evolving legal landscape.

Speakers(6)

Ben Firth

Director of Sales & Customer Success at Thomson Reuters

Ben Firth is the Director of Sales & Customer Success at Thomson Reuters, leading initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.

Jacob Edwards

Litigation Attorney at Krevolin & Horst

Jacob Edwards is a litigation attorney at Krevolin & Horst, specializing in complex legal disputes and providing strategic counsel to clients.

Kristina Bakardjiev

Director of Legal Practice Innovation at Cozen O’Connor

Kristina Bakardjiev serves as the Director of Legal Practice Innovation at Cozen O’Connor, focusing on integrating innovative practices into legal services.

Mike Abbott

Head of Thomson Reuters Institute at Thomson Reuters Institute

Mike Abbott is the Head of the Thomson Reuters Institute, overseeing strategic initiatives and thought leadership within the organization.

Valerie McConnell

Vice President, Solutions Engineering at Thomson Reuters

Valerie McConnell is the Vice President of Solutions Engineering at Thomson Reuters, overseeing the development and implementation of innovative solutions for clients.

Zach Warren

Technology & Innovation Insights Lead at Thomson Reuters Institute

Zach Warren leads technology and innovation content for the Thomson Reuters Institute. He has been writing and speaking on tech and innovation for more than a decade, charting the future of professional services industries through various mediums.

Event Details

Date
October 8, 2025
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, law firm leaders, and legal technologists.

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