A New Virtual Experience for 2021: Legalweek(year)
Legalweek(year) will bring together thousands of legal professionals for a series of 5 innovative virtual legal events that tackle the changing legal landscape and provide actionable insights to help legal leaders restructure, rebuild and reinvigorate today’s law firms and legal departments. The Legalweek(year) virtual series aims to serve as the anchor for the legal community during an unprecedented time, as well as a guide throughout the coming year to inform legal professionals of emerging trends, cutting edge legal technology and expert analysis of the tectonic shifts in the industry.
Each of Legalweek(year)’s virtual events will tackle topics such as: Legal Automation, eDiscovery & Data Science, Legal Operations, Legal Business Strategies, Litigation & Data Science, Data Privacy & CyberSecurity, Alternative Legal Services, Practice Management and offer curated use case deep dives of the latest in legal technology. The Legalweek(year) events will take place on the following dates in 2021: February 2-4, March 16, April 13, May 11 and July 13-14, with an additional 6 months worth of on-demand access, fireside chats and more.
Through weekly briefings on Law.com Barometer, roundtable discussions, and curated virtual events, Legalweek(year) will be with the legal community all year to provide a platform for continuous discussion and invaluable insights that drive legal forward.
Baratunde Thurston holds space for hard and complex conversations with his blend of humor, wisdom, and compassion. Baratunde is an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and wrote the New York Times bestseller How To Be Black. He’s the executive producer and host of How To Citizen with Baratunde which Apple named one of its favorite podcasts of 2020. Baratunde also received the Social Impact Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards on behalf of How to Citizen with Baratunde. In 2019, he delivered what MSNBC’s Brian Williams called "one of the greatest TED talks of all time." Baratunde is unique in his ability to integrate and synthesize themes of race, culture, politics, and technology to explain where our nation is and where we can take it.
Thousands of the most powerful leaders in law came, saw, and left with new strategies, business contacts, and technology solutions.
300 +
High-level speakers
Managing Partners, General Counsel, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Marketing Officers and more led 100+ interactive sessions designed to drive strategy and practical execution.
36
Countries represented
Think Globally. Legalweek is recognized globally as the leading legal event to network, and do business, with the most innovative organizations in the world.
34%
Of attendees were first-timers
New exhibitors leading the charge in legal technology. New speakers providing timely insights and case studies. New attendees ready to network and learn.
54%
Of attendees have attended for 3+ years
Legaltech, the largest and longest running conference and tradeshow remains the leading event to connect with colleagues, meet new friends and check out the latest in legal technology.
Sponsors/Exhibitors growth
Simply the best. Legalweek continues to gather the most innovative and disruptive legal solutions all in one place.
"I feel it's an incredible venue that covers a wide range of topics that can enrich the lives and careers of people working in the industry."
Jimmy Harris
Sr. Principal Business Critical Engineer eDiscovery Platform, Veritas
"Legalweek is a great opportunity to learn about various topics and new technologies. Anyone involved in the legal industry would definitely benefit from attending."
Stan Wachtel
Information Systems Training Manager, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
"Many different vendors and many clients, from multiple countries, attending to check out different tech. Great opportunity to meet with potential clients and to network with people who you wouldn't have had a chance to previously."
Mark Woodhouse
Legal Product Expert, Luminance
"The diversity of exhibitors, quality of speakers, an availability of CLE credit and networking opportunities makes this a valuable resource and a well-spent use of time."
Katherine Thornburgh
Partner, Engel Thornburgh & McCarney
"If you're in the legal tech industry, you simply must attend this event. It's a no brainer."
Rick Merrill
CEO, Gavelytics
"The time was well spent - presenters all were enthusiastic and vested in the issues; the topics were relevant; the information was useful and practical."
Maria Danaher
Ogletree Deakins
"I thought the conference was extremely well planned out and executed."
Peter Cougan
Senior Project Manager, TIAA
"Good overall experience and good assortment of vendors."
Lucy Jones
Director of Business Development, Association of Corporate Counsel
"Good event for staying updated on trends in the industry."
Adam Quam
Legal Technology Specialist, 3M
"LegalTech was an excellent adventure. I would recommend it to any of my colleagues in the industry because it truly is one-stop shopping - everything you could hope for under one roof."
