The SKILLS 2026 Showcase is a free, public, live-streamed event that highlights the latest developments in the legal sector. Organized by the Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit (SKILLS), the Showcase combines rapid-fire presentations with strategic discussions to provide insights into cutting-edge legal technologies and practices.
Key topics covered in the 2026 Showcase include custom AI workflows powered by search, leveraging private ChatGPTs, AI agents in practice, collaborative innovation in executive compensation review, real-time intelligence for trusted relationships, and redefining high-stakes document review with AI. Sessions also explore training the next generation of lawyers through simulated M&A and building AI solutions alongside clients in real time.
The event features notable speakers from leading law firms and legal technology companies, offering attendees opportunities for networking and collaboration. Breakout rooms and interactive discussions are designed to foster engagement and deeper understanding of the presented topics.
Legal professionals, including knowledge management and innovation leaders, attorneys, and legal technologists, should attend to stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of legal practice. The Showcase provides a platform to learn from industry experts and peers about practical applications of AI and innovation in the legal field.
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Speakers(37)
Alon Dolev
Professional at Maeven
Alon Dolev is a professional at Maeven, focusing on real-time intelligence solutions for legal practices.
Andrea Alliston
Partner at Fasken
Andrea Alliston is a partner at Fasken, focusing on building AI solutions alongside clients in real time.
Andrew Brinkman
Attorney at Fried Frank
Andrew Brinkman is an attorney at Fried Frank, focusing on collaborative innovation in executive compensation review.
Andrew Weiner
Attorney at Cravath
Andrew Weiner is an attorney at Cravath, specializing in AI-driven document review processes.
Ashley Elliott
Professional at Frost Brown Todd
Ashley Elliott is a professional at Frost Brown Todd, specializing in automating company dossiers using standardized data.
Bill Cocolis
Professional at Akin Gump
Bill Cocolis is a professional at Akin Gump, focusing on learning and development case studies for business professionals.
Brian Blaho
Professional at Reed Smith
Brian Blaho is a professional at Reed Smith, specializing in integrating GenAI across the firm.
Christian Lang
Professional at Lega
Christian Lang is a professional at Lega, specializing in client co-creation of AI solutions.
Daniel Porus
Professional at Legatics
Daniel Porus is a professional at Legatics, specializing in demonstrating ROI with legal technology.
David Wood
Professional at Simmons & Simmons
David Wood is a professional at Simmons & Simmons, specializing in AI transparency and benchmarking in the legal industry.
Elaine Bienvenu
Professional at Jones Walker
Elaine Bienvenu is a professional at Jones Walker, focusing on innovative training methods for attorneys.
Emily Florio
Professional at DLA Piper
Emily Florio is a professional at DLA Piper, experienced in blending automation and AI for efficiency.
Floor Blindenbach
Professional at Organizing4Innovation
Floor Blindenbach is a professional at Organizing4Innovation, specializing in change management and innovation training.
Hanna Canning
Attorney at DLA Piper
Hanna Canning is an attorney at DLA Piper, experienced in implementing AI agents in legal practice.
Ian Lopez
Attorney at Ballard Spahr
Ian Lopez is an attorney at Ballard Spahr, specializing in the integration of AI tools in legal workflows.
J.P. Mohler
Former Professional at Thomson Reuters
J.P. Mohler is a former professional at Thomson Reuters, experienced in AI-driven legal document review.
Jason Rogers
Attorney at Ballard Spahr
Jason Rogers is an attorney at Ballard Spahr, focusing on the application of AI in legal services.
John Craske
Professional at CMS UK
John Craske is a professional at CMS UK, focusing on AI transparency and benchmarking initiatives.
Jonathan Talbot
Professional at Reed Smith
Jonathan Talbot is a professional at Reed Smith, focusing on firm-wide adoption of GenAI technologies.
Kevin Walker
Professional at Centari
Kevin Walker is a professional at Centari, specializing in redefining executive compensation review through innovation.
Kristina Bakardjiev
Attorney at Cozen O’Connor
Kristina Bakardjiev is an attorney at Cozen O’Connor, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Lisa Mayo Haynes
Attorney at Ballard Spahr
Lisa Mayo Haynes is an attorney at Ballard Spahr, with expertise in leveraging AI technologies in legal practice.
Lucie Allen
Professional at BARBRI
Lucie Allen is a professional at BARBRI, specializing in learning and development for business professionals.
Maged Helmy
Co-Founder at Newcode.ai
Maged Helmy is the co-founder of Newcode.ai, specializing in AI solutions for legal applications.
Mahshad Vakili Hall
Professional at Harvey
Mahshad Vakili Hall is a professional at Harvey, focusing on GenAI implementation in legal practices.
Matt Kelly
Professional at Debevoise & Plimpton
Matt Kelly is a professional at Debevoise & Plimpton, specializing in real-time intelligence for trusted relationships.
Megan Ma
Professional at Stanford Law School
Megan Ma is a professional at Stanford Law School, specializing in training the next generation of lawyers through simulated M&A.
Naomi Swalve
Professional at Centari
Naomi Swalve is a professional at Centari, focusing on innovative approaches to executive compensation review.
Pablo Arredondo
Professional at Thomson Reuters
Pablo Arredondo is a professional at Thomson Reuters, focusing on AI applications in legal document review.
Philippa McIntosh
Professional at Vable
Philippa McIntosh is a professional at Vable, focusing on integrating automation and AI in legal practices.
Pierce Kelaita
Professional at Stanford Law School
Pierce Kelaita is a professional at Stanford Law School, focusing on simulated M&A training for future lawyers.
Radek Kraus
Partner at White & Case
Radek Kraus is a partner at White & Case, providing perspectives on demonstrating ROI with legal technology.
Rich Robbins
Professional at Reed Smith
Rich Robbins is a professional at Reed Smith, experienced in orchestrating firm-wide embrace of GenAI.
Scott B. Reents
Attorney at Cravath
Scott Reents is an attorney at Cravath, experienced in redefining high-stakes document review with AI.
Thor Alden
Attorney at Dechert
Thor Alden is an attorney at Dechert, experienced in simulated M&A training for upcoming lawyers.
Yannic Kilcher
Co-Founder at DeepJudge
Yannic Kilcher is the co-founder of DeepJudge, focusing on AI solutions for the legal industry.
Yasmeen Bakht
Attorney at Dechert
Yasmeen Bakht is an attorney at Dechert, specializing in training future lawyers through simulated M&A.
Event Details
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including knowledge management and innovation leaders, attorneys, and legal technologists.