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Monday, March 24, 2025

Monday, March 24, 2025

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration
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
Jeff Reihl, Chief Technology Officer, LexisNexis
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking Break
Essential Case Law Update
Evolving Jurisprudence: Key Court Rulings Shaping the Use E-Discovery Technology
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Benefits, Boundaries, and Best Practices for Partnering With Your Business Units

Supported by: LexisNexis CounselLink

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Education Partner Sessions
Essential Case Law Update
Navigating the Chevron Doctrine: Implications for eDiscovery and Legal Practice
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Mastering Change Management: Building a Culture of Adaptability

Supported by: CounselLink

Essential Case Law Update
Judicial Perspectives on Data Privacy and E-Discovery in Recent Case Law
GC Workshop
GC Workshop - Building the Legal Team of the Future: Engaging, Equipping and Retaining Talent

Supported by: CounselLink

Speakers:
Diane Brayton, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The New York Times Company
Lori Landew, General Counsel, Audible, Inc.

   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 Best Practices for Collaboration Across Departments
Speakers:
Allen Darrah, Chief Information Officer, Spencer Fane LLP | Columbia University
Jim Merrifield, Director of Information Governance & Business Intake, Robinson & Cole LLP
Advanced Data Privacy and Security
Trustworthy AI: Ensuring Privacy and Security in AI Transformation

Supported by: Microsoft

Speakers:
Ashley Pusey, Associate, Kennedys CMK LLP
Contracts Unleashed
Streamlining Success: Enhancing Contract Workflows for Maximum Efficiency and Accuracy

Supported by: Filevine

Speakers:
Emily Lippincott, Sr Legal Futurist, Filevine, Inc.
Anne Sparks, Associate General Counsel, Thermon, Inc.
Ashley Miller, General Counsel, Financial Services and Head of Legal Operations, North America, Capgemini
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Clio

Emerging Technology B
The Death of Legal Busywork: How Self-Organizing AI Agents Will Make You Irreplaceable

Supported by: Onit

LegalTalks (Litigation)
To be Announced

Supported by: TrueLaw

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
Jennifer Leonard, Founder of Creative Lawyers and Former Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director of the Profession Initiative at Penn Carey Law., Creative Lawyers
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

Speakers:
Jessica McDonald, Legal Operations Manager, XPO, Inc.
Nandini Nair, General Counsel, ITTS
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, United
Cristin Traylor, Director, Relativity
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Networking Lunch
AI-Powered Discovery Strategies
AI Tetris Masterclass: Layering AI for Maximum Litigation Efficiency

Supported by: Reveal

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

Supported by: Microsoft

Speakers:
Patrick Austin, Of Counsel, Woods Rogers
Dajin Lie, Partner, Taylor Wessing
Jennifer Driscoll, Counsel, Robinson & Cole LLP
Advanced Data Privacy and Security
Global Data Strategies: Ensuring Compliance and Security in Cross-Border Transfers

Supported by: HaystackID

Speakers:
Christopher Wall, Data Protection Officer and Special Counsel for Global Privacy and Forensics, HaystackID
Jessica Priselac, Special Counsel, Duane Morris
Christopher Mermigas, Head of Legal, RSA
Contracts Unleashed
Practical Approaches to Third-Party Risk Management in Contracting

Supported by: Morae Global

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

Supported by: Luminance

Emerging Technology B
To be Announced

Supported by: LexisNexis

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

Supported by: Lighthouse

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

Supported by: DISCO

Speakers:
Jessica Tseng Hasen, Senior Counsel, Head of E-Discovery Practice, Perkins Coie LLP
Melanie Antoon, Chief Customer Officer, DISCO
Laura Kessler, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Government Investigations, Peloton Interactive
Practice Management
Transforming Knowledge Management into a Revenue Generator: Advanced Strategies for Law Firms

Supported by: Thomson Reuters

Speakers:
Elizabeth Salsedo, Director of Knowlege Management and Information, Robinson+Cole
Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Fisher Phillips
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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Networking Break
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
Mike Powers, General Counsel, GOG Foundation, Inc.
Contracts Unleashed
AI in the Deal Room: Revolutionizing Contract Negotiations and Processing

Supported by: LexisNexis

Emerging Technology A
Quantum Computing and Legal Data
Supported by: Epiq
Emerging Technology B
Navigating Regulatory Evolution: The Role of Emerging Technologies in RegTech and FinTech

Supported by: Winnow Solutions

Speakers:
Phil Goldfeder, CEO, American Fintech Council
Chris Hilliard, Founder and COO, Winnow Solutions, LLC
Zach Posner, Managing Partner, LegalTech
Carey Ransom, Managing Director, BankTech Ventures
LegalTalks (Legal Operations)
To be Announced

Supported by: Transperfect

Litigation Tools and Strategy
Collaborating in Complex Litigation: Streamlining Team Communication and Document Sharing

Supported by: Microsoft

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
Don Sternfeld, Chief Innovation Officer, Steptoe LLP
Elaine Dick, Knowledge Management Manager, BakerHostetler
eDiscovery
Legal Data Intelligence: Learn How to Drive Transformation in Your Practice and Career

Supported by: Relativity

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Legalweek Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

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
Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege in the Digital Age: Ethical Duties and Practical Strategies
Speakers:
Ashley Picker Dubin, Counsel, Day Pitney
Angela Desaulniers, E-Discovery Counsel, Covington & Burling
Data Optimization
Putting your KM "House" in Order to Leverage Your Data

Supported by: Epiq

Speakers:
Cindi Young, Manager, Information and Services, Chevron
Tulsi Greenspan, Legal Analyst Information & Services, Chevron Corporation
Emerging Technology A
The Modern Data-Driven Law Firm: Insights and Best Practices from Leaders in Data Strategy from Law Firms and Other Industries

Supported by: Unicourt

Speakers:
Lisa Mayo Haynes, Director of Technology Innovation, Ballard Spahr LLP
Katherine Lowry, Chief Information Officer, BakerHostetler
Kieran Kennedy, Global Head of Marketplace, Snowflake
Rob Lynch, COO, UniCourt
Emerging Technology B
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
Speakers:
Neely B. Agin, Head of Antitrust and Competition, United States, Norton Rose Fulbright
Future of Law
Building a Legal Innovation Team: From Concept to Competitive Advantage

Supported by: Litera

Speakers:
Linda Sheehan, Head of IntelligENS, ENS
Ashley Gibbs, Director, Product Value Engineers, Litera
Law.com Pro Strategic Insights
The Future State of the Industry

Supported by: Law.com Pro

Legal Operations
How In-house Teams Can Efficiently Manage Workflows and Measure Productivity

Supported by: Agility Blue

Speakers:
Ben Legatt, CXO, Agility Blue
Brad Carver, eDiscovery Manager, DaVita
John Thompson, Consultant
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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Compliance and Risk Management
Navigating Blockchain and AI Legal and Regulatory Challenges: Understanding SEC, CFTC, and FTC Oversight

Supported by: Morae Global

Speakers:
Dario de Martino, Partner, A&O Shearman
Data Optimization
Which LLM is Right for Your Firm? Choosing the Right LLM for Data Optimization in Legal Practice

Supported by: Draftwise

Speakers:
Will Seaton, Chief Customer Officer, DraftWise
Kenneth Jones, Principal Consulant, Tanenbaum Keale LL
Thor Alden, Associate Director, Innovation, Dechert LLP
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: Verbit

Emerging Technology B
Get the Right Cooks in the Kitchen: How Collaboration Across Your Firm's Business Functions Can Deliver the Best Results for Your Clients

Supported by: DISCO

Speakers:
Katie DeBord, VP, Product Strategy, DISCO
Enforcement & Investigations
Embracing Government Enforcement and Compliance in Highly Regulated Environments
Future of Law
Tackling Risk with a Future Ready eDiscovery Program

Supported by: Lighthouse

Future of eDiscovery
When You Can’t Believe What You See: The Rise of Deepfakes and Generative AI

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, Director of Artificial Intelligence and E-Discovery Solutions, Of Counsel, Covington & Burling
Melissa Dalziel, Counsel, Alston & Bird LLP
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Exhibit Hall Networking Break (Clone)
Compliance and Risk Management
Mastering Data Retention and Deletion: Strategies for Risk Management
Speakers:
Martin Tully, Partner, Redgrave LLP
Adam Jurist, eDiscovery Counsel, Munger, Tolles & Olson
Rudy Moliere, Director of Information Governance, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
Data Optimization
Realizing the Full Potential of Your Data with AI-Driven Insights

Supported by: LexisNexis

Speakers:
Jigna Dalal, Director, Litigation Support and eDiscovery, Beveridge & Diamond
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced

Supported by: LawPay

Emerging Technology B
AI in Action: Driving ROI and Innovation in E-Discovery

Supported by: Nuix

Enforcement & Investigations
Navigating Global Investigations: Coordinating Cross-Border Compliance and Defense Strategies

Supported by: Augmetec

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
Amber Robinson, General Counsel, Improving
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

Speakers:
Sheila Heistand, Partner, McCoy & Hiestand
Jonathan Lomurro, Giving Bad Medicine a Dose of Law - Attorney, Lomurro Law
Justin Steele, EVP of Marketing, Assembly Neos
Litigation in the Age of AI
Human Oversight in the Digital Age: Enhancing Communication, Collaboration and Accountability
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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Registration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Keynote Presentation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Networking Break
Business of Law
Results-Driven Partnerships: How GCs Choose Providers in a New Era of Legal Services
Speakers:
Jaci Flug, Partner, Greenspoon Marder LLP
Data Management in Complex Cases
Unmasking Fraud: Leveraging Legal Tech to Detect and Prevent Class Action Abuse

Supported by: Clear Brief

Speakers:
Alex Karasik, Attorney, Duane Morris LLP
Emerging Technology A
Opening the GenAI Time Capsule: Insights from 2 Years of Cecilia AI

Supported by: DISCO

Speakers:
Umair Muhajir, Vice President of Managed Review, DISCO
Sam Kepler, Perkins Coie LLP, Perkins Coie LLP
Emerging Technology B
Has AI Become Your Silent Partner? How AI Chatbots and Agents Are Opening New Pathways to Value in Legal Services

Supported by: Morae Global 

Future of Data
To Be Announced
Leadership in Law
The Changing Dynamics of Technology and Talent in Law Firms

Supported by: Caldwell Partners

Speakers:
Peter Anselmo, Partner, Caldwell Partners
Jared Kaplan, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Lowenstein Sandler
Rob Kerr, Chief Information Officer, Winston & Strawn
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

Supported by: Trustpoint

Speakers:
Maria Slobodchikova, Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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
Future of Data
Transforming Intellectual Property Workflows and Shaping IP Strategy
Leadership in Law
Creating a Supportive Law Firm Environment: Aligning Leadership, Evolving Roles, and Technology to Meet Employee and Client Needs
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
Data Management in Multi-District Litigation (MDL): Tackling the Challenges of Volume and Complexity
Speakers:
Vikram Masson, Partner, Redgrave LLP
Nordo Nissi, Head of Electronic Discovery and Litigation Technology, Goulston & Storrs
Emerging Technology A
To be Announced
Future of Data
Breaking Down the ABA's Ethical Guidelines
Speakers:
Jon Garon, Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Leadership in Law
To Be Announced