The 2026 AI and the Practice of Law Summit is a two-day virtual event hosted by the American Bar Association (ABA) on May 18-19, 2026. This summit is designed to provide legal professionals with insights into the integration of artificial intelligence within the legal sector.
The program features a combination of panel discussions and TED-style talks, focusing on the latest developments in AI applications for legal practice. Topics include AI-driven legal research, contract analysis, predictive analytics in litigation, and ethical considerations surrounding AI adoption in law.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field, participate in interactive sessions, and explore virtual networking lounges designed to foster connections among peers and industry leaders.
This summit is ideal for attorneys, legal technologists, law firm managers, and anyone interested in understanding how AI is transforming the legal landscape. Participants will gain practical knowledge to enhance their practice and stay competitive in an evolving industry.
Speakers(7)
Cynthia H. Cwik
Vice-Chair at ABA AI Task Force
Cynthia Cwik is a Vice-Chair of the ABA AI Task Force and has extensive experience in AI governance and legal challenges associated with artificial intelligence.
Kimberly Bennett
Co-Founder at Fidu
Kimberly Bennett is the Co-Founder of Fidu, a client experience platform empowering legal teams to sell, deliver, and scale subscription and flat fee legal services. She is also a subscription design coach, speaker, and tech enthusiast, with nearly 15 years of experience running K Bennett Law LLC.
Mathew Kerbis
Founder at Subscription Attorney LLC
Mathew Kerbis, known as The Subscription Attorney, founded Subscription Attorney LLC to affordably serve clients at scale via the subscription model. He also hosts the podcast Law Subscribed and speaks on how generative AI is changing legal practice.
Matthew I. Hafter
Partner at Thompson Coburn LLP
Matthew I. Hafter is a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP's Chicago office, focusing on advising technology companies and negotiating technology transactions. He is active in the firm's AI team and collaborates with experts in various legal fields.
Miriam Vogel
President and CEO at EqualAI
Miriam Vogel is the President and CEO of EqualAI and serves as the Chair of the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC). She is a Special Advisor to the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence.
Stephanie Goutos
Head of Employment Law Practice Innovation at Gunderson Dettmer
Stephanie Goutos leads strategic innovation and knowledge management initiatives at Gunderson Dettmer. With extensive experience in class action defense and employment counseling, she bridges traditional legal practices with cutting-edge solutions.
Tom Martin
CEO and Founder at LawDroid
Tom Martin is a Generative AI author, professor, philosopher, coder, and lawyer. As the CEO and founder of LawDroid, he leads a pioneering Generative AI Legal Technology company. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Suffolk Law School, teaching Generative AI in legal services.
Event Details
- Date
- May 18-19, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Attorneys, legal technologists, law firm managers, and legal professionals interested in AI applications in law.