The Texas Trailblazers Conference is a premier event dedicated to advancing legal operations, bringing together leaders from law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal service providers. Organized by Cosmonauts Ltd in partnership with this conference offers a platform for professionals to explore the evolving landscape of legal operations.
The conference features a comprehensive agenda with peer-led case studies, practical frameworks, and solution-driven sessions. Key topics include operating models, data analytics, AI adoption, process design, automation, and legal service economics. Attendees gain actionable insights to implement within their organizations, enhancing legal performance and efficiency.
In addition to the informative sessions, the event provides ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers from law firms and in-house teams. The conference also features an expo hall showcasing innovative legal technologies and services. Notable speakers include Joy Heath Rush, CEO of ILTA, and Connie Brenton, Founder & CEO of
The Texas Trailblazers Conference is ideal for law firm leaders, in-house legal team leaders, and professionals responsible for improving legal operations. Attendees will benefit from learning proven strategies to streamline workflows, implement modern operating models, and drive measurable operational results across their legal functions.
Speakers(45)
Andre Wang
Account Executive at Ivo
Andre Wang is an Account Executive at Ivo, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Artie Banks
Senior Director of Legal Operations at Responsive
Artie Banks is the Senior Director of Legal Operations at Responsive, a legal technology firm.
Ben Gioia
Legal Architect at Clio
Ben Gioia is a Legal Architect at Clio, focusing on legal practice management solutions.
Chad Barton
Partner at Holland & Knight
Chad Barton is a Partner at Holland & Knight, focusing on legal operations and technology.
Chad Hallberg
Director, Legal Transformation Services at Stryker
Chad Hallberg directs legal transformation services at Stryker, a medical technology company.
Connie Brenton
Founder & CEO at LegalOps.com
Connie Brenton is the Founder and CEO of LegalOps.com, a platform dedicated to advancing legal operations.
Craig Nesbitt
Solutions Architect at DISCO
Craig Nesbitt is a Solutions Architect at DISCO, a leader in AI-powered legal technology.
Elizabeth Poole
General Counsel at Boomi
Elizabeth Poole serves as General Counsel at Boomi, a cloud integration company.
Emma Dowden
Chief Operating Officer at Burges Salmon
Emma Dowden serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Burges Salmon, a leading UK law firm.
Eric Paul
Director - Legal Technology Innovation at AT&T
Eric Paul directs legal technology innovation at AT&T, a telecommunications leader.
Evan Wong
CEO & Co-Founder at Checkbox
Evan Wong is the CEO and Co-Founder of Checkbox, a no-code automation platform for legal teams.
George Pawloski
Legal Operations Director, Legal Systems, Matter Management & Records at Conoco Phillips
George Pawloski directs legal operations at Conoco Phillips, focusing on systems and records.
Greg Lambert
Chief Innovation Officer at Jackson Walker
Greg Lambert is the Chief Innovation Officer at Jackson Walker, focusing on legal innovation strategies.
Harry St. John
VP Revenue-US at Legora
Harry St. John is the Vice President of Revenue for the US at Legora, focusing on business development.
Jessica Vander Ploeg
Vice President of Legal Operations at Belron
Jessica Vander Ploeg is the Vice President of Legal Operations at Belron, a global automotive services company.
Joanna Penn
Chief Transformation Officer at Husch Blackwell
Joanna Penn is the Chief Transformation Officer at Husch Blackwell, focusing on driving organizational change.
John LaBarre
General Counsel at Harvey
John LaBarre serves as General Counsel at Harvey, a legal AI company.
John Rizner
Head of AI Legal Drafting at Filevine
John Rizner leads AI Legal Drafting at Filevine, enhancing legal document automation.
Jon Lindrus
Director of Practice and Pricing Analytics at Foley & Lardner LLP
Jon Lindrus directs practice and pricing analytics at Foley & Lardner LLP, enhancing operational efficiency.
Jonathan Safran
Director of Pricing and Client Value at Polsinelli
Jonathan Safran leads pricing and client value initiatives at Polsinelli, a national law firm.
Joy Heath Rush
CEO at ILTA
Joy Heath Rush is the CEO of ILTA, leading the organization in its mission to advance the legal technology community.
Justin Hoffman
Enterprise Sales Executive at DISCO
Justin Hoffman is an Enterprise Sales Executive at DISCO, focusing on legal technology sales.
Justin Schwartz
Vice President & Chief Counsel, Americas at Epiroc
Justin Schwartz is the Vice President and Chief Counsel for the Americas at Epiroc, a mining equipment company.
Katon Luaces
Co-Founder & CEO at PointOne
Katon Luaces is the Co-Founder and CEO of PointOne, specializing in legal technology.
Kelley Lugo
Global Director of Practice Operations - Real Estate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Kelley Lugo oversees practice operations for the Real Estate sector at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.
Khrys McKinney
Founder & Principal at K L McKinney
Khrys McKinney is the Founder and Principal of K L McKinney, specializing in legal operations consulting.
Kristina Satkunas
Director Strategic Consulting at Counselink
Kristina Satkunas directs strategic consulting at Counselink, a legal spend management company.
Kyle Poe
VP Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora
Kyle Poe is the Vice President of Legal Innovation & Strategy at Legora, a legal technology firm.
Laura Ewing-Pearle
Sr. Manager of eDiscovery & Practice Support Technology at Baker Botts
Laura Ewing-Pearle manages eDiscovery and practice support technology at Baker Botts.
Leana Lares
Senior Manager, Legal Operations at H1
Leana Lares manages legal operations at H1, a healthcare technology company.
Louise Thomas
Director of Transformation at Burges Salmon
Louise Thomas leads transformation initiatives at Burges Salmon, a UK law firm.
Marlene Gebauer
Practice Support Attorney at K&L Gates
Marlene Gebauer serves as a Practice Support Attorney at K&L Gates, a global law firm.
Michael Voutsinas
Chief of Staff & Managing Director, Legal Operations at Phillips 66
Michael Voutsinas is the Chief of Staff and Managing Director of Legal Operations at Phillips 66.
Paul Pryzant
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Paul Pryzant is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, specializing in legal operations and innovation.
Richard B. Gorelick
Founder and CEO at ChronoTracer
Richard B. Gorelick is the Founder and CEO of ChronoTracer, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Rochelle Rubin
Director of Client and Business Operations at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Rochelle Rubin oversees client and business operations at Barnes & Thornburg LLP.
Rowan McNamee
Co-Founder & COO at Mary Technology
Rowan McNamee is the Co-Founder and COO of Mary Technology, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Russell Smith
Legal Engineer at Harvey
Russell Smith is a Legal Engineer at Harvey, focusing on AI applications in law.
Rutvik Rau
CEO & Co-Founder at August
Rutvik Rau is the CEO and Co-Founder of August, a company specializing in legal technology.
Stephanie Nweke
Growth Lead at Sandstone
Stephanie Nweke leads growth initiatives at Sandstone, a legal technology firm.
Steven Rippberger
Head of Legal Operations at OpenText
Steven Rippberger heads legal operations at OpenText, a leader in enterprise information management.
Sujatha Gurrapu
Engineering Leader - Global Affairs / Enterprise Legal Matters at Google
Sujatha Gurrapu leads engineering for global affairs and enterprise legal matters at Google.
Tammy Covert
Director of Operations at Nachawati
Tammy Covert directs operations at Nachawati, focusing on legal services.
Thom Wisinski
Director of Knowledge Management at Haynes Boone
Thom Wisinski directs Knowledge Management at Haynes Boone, a global law firm.
Trevor May
Account Executive at Spellbook
Trevor May is an Account Executive at Spellbook, specializing in AI-driven legal solutions.
Event Details
- Date
- March 25-26, 2027
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States
- The Statler Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Law firm leaders, in-house legal team leaders, legal operations professionals
- CLE Credits
- 5+ CLE hours available
- Attendees
- 400+
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