The session "Real-World Impact: How AI Agents Accelerate Legal Innovation" is part of Legalweek New York 2026, a premier conference organized by ALM Media. This event focuses on the transformative role of AI agents in the legal industry, emphasizing the importance of a robust data foundation for optimal performance.
Key topics include the integration of Document Management Systems (DMS), Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI agents to enhance accuracy and speed; the significance of metadata enrichment and information governance for reliable AI; real-world applications demonstrating AI agents' impact on daily legal tasks; strategies to minimize data movement while boosting security and performance; and collaborative models among DMS providers, AI platforms, and law firms.
The session features esteemed speakers such as Steven Abrahams, Head of Product - Copilot Ecosystems at Microsoft; Kyle Poe, VP Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora; Stephen Wan, VP Strategic Partnerships at LexisNexis; and Adam Ryan, Chief Product Officer at Litera. It is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in Room 405.2.
Legal professionals, including attorneys, legal technologists, and law firm leaders, should attend to gain insights into leveraging AI agents for enhanced efficiency and governance in legal workflows. The session offers valuable knowledge on integrating advanced technologies to drive innovation in legal practices.
Speakers(4)
Adam Ryan
Chief Product Officer at Litera
Kyle Poe
VP Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora
Stephen Wan
VP Strategic Partnerships at LexisNexis
Steven Abrahams
Head of Product - Copilot Ecosystems at Microsoft
Steven Abrahams is director of Copilot Ecosystems at Microsoft, where he leads ecosystem strategy for Microsoft Copilot and AI agents across Microsoft 365. He works closely with independent software vendors and enterprise partners to help them build, distribute, and monetize AI-powered agents that integrate deeply with organizational and third-party data. Steven has spent nearly two decades building developer platforms and partner ecosystems at Microsoft, spanning Windows, Skype, Teams, and Copilot. His current focus is on how AI agents are transforming professional workflows—particularly in highly regulated industries like legal—by combining trusted data, domain expertise, and responsible AI design.
Event Details
- Date
- March 10, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Hilton Midtown
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, legal technologists, and law firm leaders