This session, presented by Law.com Pro, will take insights from our current state of the industry analysis and dive into what’s next. Bringing together experts from law firms, in-house legal departments, technology providers, ALSPs, legal operations, and big data, this session will explore how the legal profession and the delivery of legal services are likely to evolve over the next 5-10 years.

• Shifting market demand landscape in 2026 and legal departments' expectations for outside counsel and technology partnerships
• Law firm struggles with rates and demonstrating value
• The impact of non-traditional competition on law firms
• The (continuing) impact of AI and automation on legal workflows, decision-making, service delivery models -- and culture and change management.
• Growing volatility in the regulatory and geopolitical environments, and law firms' roles as risk advisors
• The changing talent landscape, and the evolving relationship between legal professionals and law firms