The 2019 Harvard Legal Technology Symposium, organized by the Harvard Law & Technology Society, convened an interdisciplinary and international community to explore how technology can enhance and shape the legal field. As the largest student-organized legal technology event globally, the symposium aimed to address the evolving role of technology in legal practice and education.
The two-day event focused on three interrelated themes: the impact of technology on legal practice, the response of legal education to technological advancements, and the influence of technology on the career trajectories of legal professionals. Sessions included discussions on the evolution of legal technology, emerging technologies like big data and artificial intelligence, and the role of entrepreneurship in legal transformation.
Notable speakers featured at the symposium included Professor Richard Susskind, who delivered the keynote presentation, and other experts such as Cat Casey, Colin Levy, and Joy Heath Rush. The agenda also encompassed panels on topics like electronic discovery, liability for autonomous systems, and the future of legal education, providing attendees with comprehensive insights into the intersection of law and technology.
The symposium offered valuable networking opportunities, including a reception that facilitated connections among attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, educators, and students interested in understanding and leveraging technological advancements to drive innovation and efficiency in the legal sector.
Speakers(43)
AJ Shankar
AJ Shankar is the founder and CEO of Everlaw, a legal technology company specializing in e-discovery solutions.
Alma Asay
Alma Asay is the founder of Allegory, a litigation management platform, and has served as Chief Innovation Officer at Integreon.
Andrew J. Peck
Andrew Peck is a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge and senior counsel at DLA Piper, known for his expertise in e-discovery.
Andrew M. Perlman
Andrew Perlman is the Dean of Suffolk University Law School, specializing in legal innovation and technology.
Bryan Casey
Bryan Casey is a CodeX Fellow at Stanford Law School, researching AI and its implications for law.
Cat Casey
Cat Casey is a recognized expert in legal technology and e-discovery, serving as a moderator and speaker at various industry events.
Charles Nesson
Charles Nesson is a professor at Harvard Law School, focusing on evidence and the intersection of law and technology.
Charley Moore
Charley Moore is the founder and CEO of Rocket Lawyer, an online legal services company.
Colin Lachance
Colin Lachance is a legal technology innovator and former CEO of the Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII).
Colin Levy
Colin Levy is a legal technology evangelist and speaker, focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
David B. Wilkins
David Wilkins is a professor at Harvard Law School and Director of the Center on the Legal Profession.
David Horrigan
David Horrigan is an e-discovery counsel and legal content director at Relativity, focusing on legal technology and data law.
David Zvenyach
David Zvenyach is a legal technologist and former Executive Director of 18F, focusing on government technology.
Dazza Greenwood
Dazza Greenwood is a research scientist at MIT Media Lab, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Dyane O'Leary
Dyane O’Leary is a professor at Suffolk University Law School, focusing on legal writing and technology.
Ed Walters
Ed Walters is the CEO of Fastcase, a legal research company, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law.
Gabriel Teninbaum
Gabriel H. Teninbaum is a professor at Suffolk University Law School, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Isabel Yang
Isabel Yang is the founder and CEO of ArbiLex, a legal technology company focusing on arbitration analytics.
Ivy Grey
Ivy Grey is a legal technology entrepreneur and Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at WordRake.
Jack Newton
Jack Newton is the co-founder and CEO of Clio, a cloud-based legal practice management software company.
Janet Sullivan
Janet Sullivan is a legal professional with expertise in electronic discovery and litigation support.
Jason Furtado
Jason Furtado is the founder and CEO of Shoobx, a legal technology company providing automated equity management solutions.
Jeanne Somma
Jeanne Somma is a legal professional with expertise in e-discovery and legal technology.
Jeff Marple
Jeff Marple is the Director of Innovation for Corporate Legal at Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Jon Kerry-Tyerman
Jon Kerry-Tyerman is a legal technology professional with experience in AI and machine learning applications in law.
Joy Heath Rush
Joy Heath Rush is a leader in legal technology, serving as CEO of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA).
Kade Crockford
Kade Crockford is the Director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts.
Kendra Albert
Kendra Albert is a clinical instructor at the Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic, focusing on technology law and policy.
Kerry Kassam
Kerry Kassam is a legal professional specializing in legal operations and technology.
Kiwi Camara
CEO at DISCO
Kiwi Camara is the CEO of DISCO, a legal technology company; he earned his JD at 19 from Harvard Law School and has a background in computer science.
Madeline Kimei
Madeline Kimei is a legal professional and entrepreneur, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Mark Sangster
Mark Sangster is a cybersecurity expert and author, focusing on the intersection of cybersecurity and legal industries.
Mathew Stephenson
Mathew Stephenson is a professor at Harvard Law School, focusing on administrative law and regulation.
Maya Steinitz
Maya Steinitz is a professor of law specializing in international dispute resolution and litigation finance.
Meredith Williams-Range
Meredith Williams-Range is a legal technology leader, serving as Chief Knowledge and Client Value Officer at Shearman & Sterling.
Mike Whelan
Mike Whelan is a legal professional and author, specializing in legal writing and technology.
Neha Singh
Neha Singh is a legal technology professional with experience in product management and innovation.
Primavera De Filippi
Primavera De Filippi is a research fellow at the Berkman Klein Center, specializing in blockchain and law.
Richard Susskind
Professor
Richard Susskind is an author, speaker, and independent adviser to major professional firms and national governments, specializing in the future of professional services and the impact of IT and the Internet on the legal profession.
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor is a legal professional specializing in technology and innovation within law firms.
Ron Dolin
Ron Dolin is a legal technologist and lecturer at Harvard Law School, specializing in legal innovation.
Sanjay Sarma
Sanjay Sarma is a professor at MIT, specializing in mechanical engineering and digital learning.
Stuart D. Levi
Stuart Levi is a legal professional with expertise in technology and intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 20, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States
- Harvard Law School, Austin Hall Room 100 and WCC Milstein West B
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, educators, students, and technologists interested in the intersection of law and technology.
- Attendees
- Approximately 200 attendees.