Inflection Point: The Legal AI Revolution – Part 2 was a full-day virtual conference held on September 14, 2023, organized by Inside Practice LLC. The event brought together over 150 attendees and more than 20 legal industry leaders to explore the rapid advancements in AI tools and their implications for the business and practice of law.
Key topics included justifying capital investments in AI, unifying talent and toolsets, developing use policies and governance frameworks, and understanding client perspectives. The conference featured a keynote by Danielle Benecke of Baker McKenzie, who discussed the transformational impact of AI on the legal profession, and panel discussions on AI's business implications, trustworthiness, and applications within corporate legal departments.
Practical sessions showcased AI-driven solutions for contract negotiations and document management, with demonstrations by James Ding of DraftWise and Samuel Smolkin of Office & Dragons. The event concluded with a debate on the future viability of traditional law firm models in the age of generative AI, led by Anand Upadhye of Modern Lawyer Strategies.
This conference was designed for legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders seeking to understand and navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the legal sector.
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Speakers(10)
Andrew Medeiros
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Andrew Medeiros is an associate at Troutman Pepper, involved in the firm's initiatives on generative AI.
Christopher Forstner
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Christopher Forstner is an associate at Troutman Pepper, contributing to the firm's Generative AI Task Force.
David Cunningham
Chief Innovation Officer at Reed Smith LLP
David Cunningham drives innovation strategies at Reed Smith LLP, enhancing legal service delivery through technology.
David Perez
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
David Perez is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, specializing in building robust AI policies and frameworks.
Jacqueline Schafer
Founder and CEO at Clearbrief
Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, a legal technology company enhancing legal writing with AI.
Jason Barnwell
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft
Jason Barnwell serves as Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Jessica Kozlov Davis
Associate at Troutman Pepper
Jessica Kozlov Davis is an associate at Troutman Pepper, focusing on integrating AI technologies into legal practices.
Joël Roy
Global Head of Legal Operations at Novartis
Joël Roy is the Global Head of Legal Operations at Novartis, overseeing the integration of AI in legal processes.
Natalie Pierce
Partner at Gunderson Dettmer
Natalie Pierce is a partner at Gunderson Dettmer, advising on employment law and AI-related legal issues.
Samuel Smolkin
Founder and CEO at Office & Dragons
Samuel Smolkin is the founder and CEO of Office & Dragons, focusing on AI solutions for document management.
Event Details
- Date
- September 14, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders
- Attendees
- Over 150 attendees