The AI Symposium, titled "The Legal AI Inflection Point: Designing the Future of Legal Practice," was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Harvard Club of New York City. Organized by LexisNexis, this event brought together leaders from in-house legal departments and law firms to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice.
The symposium covered key topics such as the evolution of legal workflows in the AI era, strategies for redesigning legal practice to be more client-centric, and the economic implications of AI-driven efficiencies on law firm pricing and profitability. Sessions included discussions on preparing the next generation of lawyers for an AI-enabled profession and featured a sneak preview of LexisNexis Protégé Workflows for agentic litigation and transactional legal work.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, including a breakfast prior to the main events. The symposium featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis; Jeff Bleich, General Counsel at Anthropic; Danielle Benecke, Founder & Global Head of Baker McKenzie's Machine Learning Practice; and Lorie Almon, Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw.
This event was particularly relevant for legal professionals seeking to understand and leverage AI technologies to gain a competitive advantage. It provided valuable insights into reimagining workflows, optimizing talent deployment, and driving innovation without disrupting client relationships or revenue streams.
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Speakers(14)
Ari Kaplan
Principal at Ari Kaplan Advisors
Ari Kaplan is the Principal at Ari Kaplan Advisors, specializing in legal industry analysis and consulting.
Danielle Benecke
Founder & Global Head, Machine Learning Practice at Baker McKenzie
Danielle Benecke is the Founder and Global Head of the Machine Learning Practice at Baker McKenzie, focusing on integrating AI into legal services.
Danny Tobey
Partner at DLA Piper
Danny Tobey is a Partner at DLA Piper, co-chairing the firm's AI and Data Analytics Practice.
Gina Lynch
Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Paul Weiss
Gina Lynch serves as the Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer at Paul Weiss, leading initiatives in legal knowledge management and innovation.
Hugh Carlson
Chief Executive Officer at Three Crowns
Hugh Carlson is the Chief Executive Officer at Three Crowns, leading the firm's international arbitration practice.
Jeff Bleich
General Counsel at Anthropic
Jeff Bleich is the General Counsel at Anthropic, bringing extensive legal expertise to the AI research company.
Kurt Chauviere
Senior Managing Director at Blackstone
Kurt Chauviere is a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone, specializing in investment strategies and management.
Lacey Bundy
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at PetSmart
Lacey Bundy serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at PetSmart, managing the company's legal affairs.
Lorie Almon
Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw
Lorie Almon is the Chair and Managing Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, leading the firm's strategic initiatives and operations.
Mike Walsh
CEO at LexisNexis
Mike Walsh is the Chief Executive Officer of LexisNexis, leading the company's strategic direction and operations.
Roland Vogl
Executive Director & Co-founder at CodeX
Roland Vogl is the Executive Director and Co-founder of CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
Sean Fitzpatrick
CEO Global Legal at LexisNexis
Sean Fitzpatrick serves as the CEO of Global Legal at LexisNexis, overseeing the company's global legal business.
Stefanie Lindquist
Nickerson Dean & Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law
Stefanie Lindquist is the Nickerson Dean and Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law, specializing in constitutional law and judicial behavior.
Stuart Bedford
Global Head of Legal Services at KPMG
Stuart Bedford is the Global Head of Legal Services at KPMG, overseeing the firm's global legal service offerings.
Event Details
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Harvard Club of New York City
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including in-house counsel and law firm leaders