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Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

AI Workshop
AI Workshop - Realizing the Benefits of AI in Legal Services: Practical Insights and Real-World Case Studies
Supported by: LexisNexis
Speakers:
Ryan Phelan, US Patent Attorney and Partner, Marshall Gerstein & Borun LLP
Danielle Benecke, Founder & Director, Baker Machine Learning Practice, Baker McKenzie
Essential Case Law Update
Evolving Jurisprudence: Key Court Rulings Shaping the Use E-Discovery Technology
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Strategic Leadership and Serving the Business - Session 1

Supported by: CounselLink

Essential Case Law Update
Navigating the Chevron Doctrine: Implications for eDiscovery and Legal Practice
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Strategic Leadership and Serving the Business - Session 2

Supported by: CounselLink

Essential Case Law Update
Judicial Perspectives on Data Privacy and E-Discovery in Recent Case Law
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Strategic Leadership and Serving the Business - Session 3

Supported by: CounselLink

   5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Legalweek Leaders in Tech Awards Cocktail Reception

   This event requires a separate fee and registration.


   6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Legalweek Leaders in Tech Awards and Dinner

   This event requires a separate fee and registration.


Tuesday, March 25, 2025

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | The Art of Reinvention: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones with Rob Lowe

Renowned Hollywood icon, podcast host, New York Times bestselling author, husband and father, Rob Lowe, joins Legalweek 2025! Rob Lowe's illustrious career in television and film spans over four decades and has been characterized by a remarkable array of highs and lows, showcasing his resilience and versatility as an actor. In today's ever-evolving legal landscape, the importance of adaptability and remaining relevant is essential to success - an art Rob Lowe has consistently mastered throughout his career. Join Rob Lowe as he shares how to transform obstacles into opportunities and how setbacks can be powerful catalysts for growth and reinvention.


Rob Lowe, Hollywood Icon, Actor, Producer, Director, and New York Times Bestselling Author


10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

AI-Powered Discovery Strategies
Search, Analyze, Synthesize: How GAI Powers Litigation Soup to Nuts

Supported by: Reveal

Advanced Data Governance
Data Governance Baselines and Best Practices for Collaboration Across Departments
Speakers:
Allen Darrah, Chief Information Officer, Spencer Fane LLP | Columbia University
Advanced Data Privacy and Security
Trustworthy AI: Ensuring Privacy and Security in AI Transformation

Supported by: Microsoft

Contracts Unleashed
Streamlining Success: Enhancing Contract Workflows for Maximum Efficiency and Accuracy

Supported by: Filevine

Speakers:
Emily Lippincott, Sr Legal Futurist, Filevine, Inc.
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Clio

LegalTalks (Litigation)
To be Announced
Litigation Tools and Strategy
Disruption by Design: Shaping the AI-Forward Firm of Tomorrow

Supported by: American Arbitration Association

Speakers:
Bridget McCormack, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Arbitration Association
Practice Management
Future-Ready: The Ten Essential Skill Sets for Corporate Legal Department Teams

Supported by: ProSearch

Speakers:
Sophia Contreras Schwartz, General Counsel, Nextdoor
Tech-Driven Legal Evolution
Digital Transformation: Legal Teams as Catalysts for Business Value

Supported by: Epiq

eDiscovery
Negotiating ESI Protocols for the Use of Generative AI in e-Discovery

Supported by: Relativity

Speakers:
Jason Lichter, Principal, Troutman Pepper
Aurora Bryant, Senior Counsel for eLitigation, U.S Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Cristin Traylor, Director, Relativity
AI-Powered Discovery Strategies
AI Tetris Masterclass: Layering AI for Maximum Litigation Efficiency

Supported by: Reveal

Advanced Data Governance
Global Compliance Deep Dive: Mastering the EU AI Act and International Data Regulations

Supported by: Microsoft

Advanced Data Privacy and Security
Global Data Strategies: Ensuring Compliance and Security in Cross-Border Transfers

Supported by: HaystackID

Speakers:
Christopher Wall, DPO, HaystackID
Contracts Unleashed
Practical Approaches to Third-Party Risk Management in the Contracting Process

Supported by: Morae Global

Speakers:
Peter Currie, Vice President, GSK Consumer Healthcare
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Luminance

LegalTalks (AI Innovation)
Knowing When, How, and Where to Leverage AI

Supported by: Lighthouse

Litigation Tools and Strategy
Collaboration in Complex Litigation: Streamlining Team Communication and Document Sharing
Practice Management
Transforming Knowledge Management into a Revenue Generator: Advanced Strategies for Law Firms

Supported by: Thomson Reuters

Tech-Driven Legal Evolution
Collaborative Contracting: Enhancing Law Firm Client Partnerships Through Streamlined Processes

Supported by: Thomson Reuters

eDiscovery
AI Unbound: Legal Ethics of Generative AI and Practical Guidance for Litigation Teams

Supported by: Relativity

AI-Powered Discovery Strategies
GAI Ethics Showdown: Debating the Complexities of GAI Adoption

Supported by: Reveal

Advanced Data Governance
Navigating CoPilot Adoption: Key Legal Considerations for Data Governance

Supported by: Epiq

Advanced Data Privacy and Security
Legal's Role in Incident Response - Planning, Reacting and Recovering
Speakers:
Beth Burgin Waller, Chair, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, Woods Rogers
Robert Stern, Associate General Counsel, Copado, Inc.
Steven Teppler, Partner, Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Wynter Deagle, Partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Contracts Unleashed
AI in the Deal Room: Revolutionizing Contract Negotiations and Processing

Supported by: LexisNexis

Emerging Technology A
Navigating Regulatory Evolution: The Role of Emerging Technologies in RegTech and FinTech

Supported by: Winnow Solutions

LegalTalks (Legal Operations)
To be Announced

Supported by: Transperfect

Litigation Tools and Strategy
The Top Litigation Costs in 2025 and How to Control Them

Supported by: DISCO

Practice Management
Generative Language Pairs: Unlocking Efficiency in Multilingual Legal Services

Supported by: RWS

Tech-Driven Legal Evolution
Metrics and Strategies for Smart Legal Tech Investments at Your Firm

Supported by: Thomson Reuters

Speakers:
Kate Orr, Global Head of Practice Innovation, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Martin Kilmer, Chief Operating Officer, Gravis Law PLCC
eDiscovery
Legal Data Intelligence: Learn How to Drive Transformation in Your Practice and Career

Supported by: Relativity

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | View from the Bench: Decoding the Ethics and Discovery Rules in the world of AI, Cybersecurity and the Data Deluge

The Judicial roundtable is back and better than ever. We've assembled a distinguished panel of judicial leaders from across the nation to offer their expert insights and fresh perspectives on today's most pressing issues in discovery and litigation. This dynamic plenary will explore emerging litigation trends, analyze landmark cases, and the ever growing challenges associated with AI in the courtroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments from the very experts shaping the future of the field while understanding a practitioners requirements to meet the mandate of Model Rule 1.1 on  Competence,  Rule 1.6 on Confidentiality of Information and Rule 5.3 on Responsibilities Regarding Non-lawyer Assistants.

Hon. Willie Epps, Jr. - U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Hon. Kimberly Priest Johnson (Ret.) - U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Hon. Andrew Peck (Ret.) - DLA Piper
Patrick Oot - Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Hon. Allison Goddard - U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Hon. Rukhsanah Singh - U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall Networking Break

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Compliance and Risk Management
Mastering Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) in a Complex Regulatory Environment
Data Optimization
Putting your KM "House" in Order to Leverage Your Data

Supported by: Epiq

Emerging Technology A
AI in Action: Transforming Legal Practice and Business with Generative AI

Supported by: Harvey AI

Speakers:
Jake Weiner, Head of Strategic Business Development, Harvey AI
Enforcement & Investigations
HSR Filings Under Scrutiny: Navigating the Complexities of M&A Investigations
Future of Law
Building a Legal Innovation Team: From Concept to Competitive Advantage

Supported by: Litera

Speakers:
Linda Sheehan, Head of IntelligENS, ENS
Future of eDiscovery
Deepfakes: Legal Implications and Emerging Regulations
Supported by: Consilio
Law.com Pro Strategic Insights
The Future State of the Industry

Supported by: Law.com Pro

Legal Operations
Efficient Ways to Manage Workflows and Measure Productivity

Supported by: Agility Blue

Speakers:
Ben Legatt, CXO, Agility Blue
LegalTalks (eDiscovery)
To be Announced

Supported by: Microsoft

Litigation in the Age of AI
AI and Litigation Preparedness: Real-Time Insights for Case Readiness and Response

Supported by: LexisNexis

Compliance and Risk Management
Securities Regulation and AI: Navigating Emerging Compliance Challenges

Supported by: Morae Global

Data Optimization
Which LLM is Right for Your Firm? Evaluating AI Solutions for Legal Practice

Supported by: Draftwise

Speakers:
Will Seaton, Chief Customer Officer, DraftWise
Kenneth Jones, Principal Consulant, Tanenbaum Keale LL
Emerging Technology A
Not Enough Cooks in the Kitchen: How Collaboration with Your Firm’s “Non-Lawyers” Can Save You Time, Money, and Sanity

Supported by: DISCO

Enforcement & Investigations
Unmasking Fraud: Leveraging Legal Tech to Detect and Prevent Class Action Abuse
Future of Law
Tackling Risk with a Future Ready eDiscovery Program

Supported by: Lighthouse

Future of eDiscovery
Using Gen AI in Document Review: A Brave New World
Supported by: Consilio
Law.com Pro Strategic Insights
How to Leverage ALM Data to Drive Business Opportunities

Supported by: Law.com Pro

Legal Operations
Building the Dream Team: Effective Vendor and Partner Selection in Legal Operations
LegalTalks (AI Innovation)
To be Announced

Supported by: LexisNexis

Litigation in the Age of AI
Thinking Beyond Document Review: Examining AI's Expanded Role in Modern Discovery

Supported by: Integreon

Speakers:
Todd Itami, Special Counsel, Covington
Melissa Dalziel, Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP
Compliance and Risk Management
Mastering Data Retention and Deletion: Strategies for Compliance and Risk Management
Data Optimization
Realizing the Full Potential of Your Data with AI-Driven Insights

Supported by: LexisNexis

Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Nuix

Enforcement & Investigations
Navigating Global Investigations: Coordinating Cross-Border Compliance and Defense Strategies
Future of Law
Young, Digital and Demanding - What Future Lawyers Expect in the Workplace
Speakers:
Michael Willes, Partner, Tonkon Torp LLP
Chris Wilson, Managing Director of Fennemore Forward, Fennemore Craig PC
Future of eDiscovery
Messaging Challenges: Chatter, Chatter Everywhere
Supported by: Consilio
Law.com Pro Strategic Insights
The Innovation Pacesetters: A Deep Dive Into Where Innovation is Happening in Law and Which Innovations are Truly Disrupting the Market

Supported by: Law.com Pro

Legal Operations
Dashboarding for Legal Departments: Building Effective Tools for Data-Driven Decision Making

Supported by: Evisort

Speakers:
Addison Larrow, Strategic Innovation Analytics Lead, Crowell and Moring
LegalTalks (Practice Management)
Building the Legal Tech Stack of the Future

Supported by: Assembly Neos

Litigation in the Age of AI
Human Oversight in the Age of Automation
Speakers:
Karen Steel, Partner, Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP
Monette Smith, Director of Technology and Consulting Services, Alston & Bird LLP

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Business of Law
Results-Driven Partnerships: How GCs Choose Providers in a New Era of Legal Services

Supported by: Caldwell Partners

Speakers:
Peter Anselmo, Partner, Caldwell Partners
Data Management in Complex Cases
Data Management in Multi-District Litigation (MDL): Tackling the Challenges of Volume and Complexity
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Morae Global 

Ethics in Modern Legal Practice
Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege in the Digital Age: Ethical Duties and Practical Strategies
Business of Law
Adapting to Client Demands: How Law Firms Meet Rising Client Expectations

Supported by: Trellis

Speakers:
Rebecca Goodman-Stephens, CEO, Moses Singer
Luca Citton, President, Boughton Law
Data Management in Complex Cases
Strategic Use of Data in High-Stakes Litigation: Insights from the Trenches
Emerging Technology A
Beyond Software: Leveraging Leadership, Networks, and ROI for Seamless Legal Tech Transformation

Supported by: Centerbase

Speakers:
Amanda Koplos, ALA President and Chief Operating Officer, Shuffield Lowman
Travis Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP
Paige Roncke, General Manager, Centerbase
Eryn Carter, Executive Director, Association of Legal Administrators
Ethics in Modern Legal Practice
Gatekeepers of Integrity: Lawyers' Ethical Responsibilities in Document Review
Business of Law
Law Firm Economics: Billing, Value, and Client Expectations
Speakers:
Keith Maziarek, Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Julio Sanchez, Sr. Pricing Manager, Perkins Coie LLP
Data Management in Complex Cases
Mastering Data Governance in Class Action Litigation: Ensuring Security and Compliance
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced
Ethics in Modern Legal Practice
Mastering AI Competence: Navigating the ABA's Ethical Guidelines
Speakers:
Jon Garon, Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law