SOLID West @ Microsoft 2026 is a two-day summit focused on legal innovation and disruption, organized by The Cowen Group. Hosted at Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus, the event brings together legal leaders, technologists, and innovators to explore the intersection of advanced technology and the business of law.
The summit features TED-style talks, case studies, and interactive workshops covering topics such as AI adoption in legal departments, managing partnerships with CIOs, and developing AI-native legal workforces. Sessions are designed to provide actionable insights and strategies for implementing AI and other technologies in legal practices.
Attendees can participate in facilitated table talks, sprint panels, and town hall discussions, fostering collaboration and peer-driven problem-solving. The event also offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and showcases from technology providers. Notable speakers include Andrea Schulze, VP/CIO of Toshiba America, and Sean D'Souza, Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Google.
This summit is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, and innovation leaders seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving legal landscape. Participants will gain practical knowledge and connections to drive innovation within their organizations.
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Speakers(25)
Adam Gajadharsingh
Discovery Counsel at Google
Adam Gajadharsingh is Discovery Counsel at Google, focusing on legal discovery processes and strategies.
Alex Ponce de Leon
Senior Legal and Discovery Strategy at Google X, the Moonshot Factory
Alex Ponce de Leon works in Senior Legal and Discovery Strategy at Google X, focusing on legal strategies for innovative projects.
Andrea Schulze
Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Toshiba America, Inc.
Andrea Schulze serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Toshiba America, Inc., overseeing the company's information technology strategies and operations.
Ashley Miller
Vice President Sales, North America at Litera
Ashley Miller is the Vice President of Sales for North America at Litera, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Bill Shafton
Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs at Grindr
Bill Shafton serves as the Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at Grindr, overseeing business and legal matters.
Bobby Malhotra
Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Bobby Malhotra is a Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, focusing on complex litigation matters.
Bradley Johnston
Former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations
Bradley Johnston is the former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, with extensive experience in legal operations management.
Cheryl Strom
Records Information Senior Manager at McDonald's Corporation
Cheryl Strom is the Records Information Senior Manager at McDonald's Corporation, managing records information and compliance.
Chris Beahn
Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco
Chris Beahn is the Director of Business Architecture for Legal at Cisco, focusing on legal business processes and architecture.
David Cowen
Founder and President at The Cowen Group
David Cowen is the Founder and President of The Cowen Group, a leading executive search and consulting firm specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Deborah Haile
Associate Director, Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences
Deborah Haile serves as the Associate Director of Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences, managing legal operations and initiatives.
Ines Gonzalez
Head of Legal Operations at LinkedIn
Ines Gonzalez is the Head of Legal Operations at LinkedIn, where she manages the company's legal operations and strategic initiatives.
Kshitij Dua
Director, Legal Operations at HashiCorp
Kshitij Dua is the Director of Legal Operations at HashiCorp, overseeing legal operations and compliance.
Leo Murgel
Senior Vice President and Head of Operations, Legal and Corporate Affairs at Salesforce
Leo Murgel is the Senior Vice President and Head of Operations for Legal and Corporate Affairs at Salesforce, managing legal operations and corporate affairs.
Linda Drucker
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest
Linda Drucker is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest, overseeing legal affairs and corporate governance.
Max Christoff
Chief Technology Officer at Everlaw
Max Christoff is the Chief Technology Officer at Everlaw, leading the development of advanced legal technology solutions.
Mick Cox
Vice President, Legal Operations at Procore Technologies
Mick Cox is the Vice President of Legal Operations at Procore Technologies, managing legal operations and strategies.
Micki Nute
Senior Director, Associate General Counsel at Pure Storage
Micki Nute serves as the Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at Pure Storage, overseeing legal affairs and compliance.
Mike Russell
Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group, Inc.
Mike Russell leads the global legal operations at Expedia Group, Inc., focusing on optimizing legal processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Myah Bowermaster
Legal Operations Manager at Cvent
Myah Bowermaster is the Legal Operations Manager at Cvent, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of legal processes within the organization.
Nishan DeSilva
Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft
Nishan DeSilva is a Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in product management and development.
Ryan Black
Chief of Staff, Legal at DoorDash
Ryan Black is the Chief of Staff for the Legal department at DoorDash, overseeing legal operations and strategic initiatives.
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.
Shanti Ariker
Chief Legal Officer at JFrog
Shanti Ariker serves as the Chief Legal Officer at JFrog, leading the company's legal strategies and compliance initiatives.
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, managing strategic initiatives and operations.
Event Details
- Date
- March 23, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Redmond, United States
- Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, innovation leaders
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 200+ attendees