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Legal Geek Conference 2016

by Legal Geek

The Legal Geek Conference 2016 was a pioneering event dedicated to legal technology and innovation, organized by Legal Geek, a community founded by entrepreneur Jimmy Vestbirk. Held on October 18, 2016, at the Old Truman Brewery in East London, the conference aimed to bring together legal professionals, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore the evolving landscape of legal tech.

Key topics covered during the conference included artificial intelligence in the legal sector, with insights from leading companies such as Kira Systems, RAVN, and LEVERTON. Discussions also focused on the role of start-ups and incubators in driving innovation within the legal industry, highlighting the importance of investment and support for emerging legal tech ventures.

The event featured a diverse range of speakers, including founders and senior staff from prominent legal AI companies, as well as investors with experience in nurturing legal tech start-ups. Attendees had opportunities to engage in high-energy networking sessions, participate in interactive workshops, and experience live demonstrations of cutting-edge legal technologies.

The Legal Geek Conference 2016 was designed for legal professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors interested in the intersection of law and technology. It provided a platform to gain insights into the latest trends, connect with industry leaders, and explore collaborative opportunities in the rapidly evolving legal tech landscape.

Speakers(5)

Jan Van Hoecke

Chief Technology Officer at RAVN

Jan Van Hoecke serves as the Chief Technology Officer at RAVN, focusing on developing AI technologies for legal applications.

Jimmy Vestbirk

Founder at Legal Geek

Jimmy Vestbirk is the founder of Legal Geek, an organization dedicated to fostering innovation and community within the legal technology sector.

Nick West

Chief Strategy Officer at Mishcon de Reya

Nick West is the Chief Strategy Officer at Mishcon de Reya, overseeing the firm's strategic initiatives and innovation efforts.

Noah Waisberg

Co-founder at Kira Systems

Noah Waisberg is the co-founder of Kira Systems, a company specializing in AI-driven document review solutions for the legal industry.

Richard Belgrave

Representative at LEVERTON

Richard Belgrave represents LEVERTON, a company that utilizes AI for data extraction and management in the legal sector.

Event Details

Date
October 18, 2016
Location
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
Old Truman Brewery
Pricing
Unknown
Audience
Legal professionals, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors
Attendees
Unknown

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