General counsel are increasingly at the forefront of legal tech innovation—leading the design, development, and deployment of custom tools, process automation, cross-functional platforms, and even revenue-generating products. This session will explore how legal departments are building the future from within, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to create practical, scalable solutions that enhance operations and influence enterprise-wide strategy. Learn what it takes to evolve from legal tech consumer to legal tech creator. Discussion topics include:

• Case studies of GC-led technology initiatives across legal, compliance, and business functions
• Structuring successful pilot programs and development partnerships
• Governance, funding, and scalability considerations for in-house legal innovation