The "AI and the Business of Law" conference, organized by Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, is a one-day event scheduled for May 8, 2026, at the law school's Chicago campus. This conference aims to bring together leading voices from law, engineering, business, and industry to examine and discuss the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession.
The agenda includes sessions such as "Introduction to AI and Use Cases in Law," "AI and the Law: A Practical Approach to the Way Forward," and "How to Get Partners to Embrace Technology." A fireside chat with Che Chang, General Counsel of OpenAI, is also featured. Topics will cover AI technologies, law firm strategy, client needs and expectations, and professional responsibility.
The event offers networking opportunities, including a reception at the end of the day. Notable speakers include Daniel Linna Jr., Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law; Kristian Hammond, Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering; and Richard Jolly, Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations at Kellogg School of Management.
This conference is designed for legal professionals, including attorneys, law firm partners, in-house counsel, and legal technologists, who are interested in understanding and leveraging AI in their practice. Attendees will gain insights into the latest AI developments and their implications for the legal industry.
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Speakers(12)
Che Chang
General Counsel at OpenAI
Che Chang is the General Counsel at OpenAI, overseeing legal affairs and compliance for the organization.
Daniel Linna Jr.
Director of Law and Technology Initiatives and Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel Linna Jr. is the Director of Law and Technology Initiatives and a Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, focusing on the integration of technology in legal practice.
Daniel Rodriguez
Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel Rodriguez is the Harold Washington Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in administrative law and legal innovation.
Donna Haddad
Former Vice President and Associate General Counsel at IBM
Donna Haddad is the Former Vice President and Associate General Counsel at IBM and currently serves as Executive in Residence at the Energy Innovation Lab, Northwestern University.
James Hairston
Global Head of Innovation Policy at OpenAI
James Hairston is the Global Head of Innovation Policy at OpenAI, focusing on policy development and regulatory affairs related to AI technologies.
Kristian Hammond
Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering
Kristian Hammond is the Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering, specializing in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.
Lacey Bundy
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at Petsmart LLC
Lacey Bundy is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at Petsmart LLC, leading the company's legal and compliance functions.
Richard Jolly
Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations at Kellogg School of Management
Richard Jolly is a Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations at Kellogg School of Management, focusing on organizational behavior and change management.
V.S. Subrahmanian
Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering
V.S. Subrahmanian is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering, with expertise in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Wendy Muchman
Professor of Practice at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Wendy Muchman is a Professor of Practice at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Wendy Rubas
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Innovaccer
Wendy Rubas is the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Innovaccer, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance for the healthcare technology company.
Zachary Clopton
Dean and Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Zachary Clopton is the Dean and Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in civil procedure and complex litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- May 8, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Rubloff 150
- Pricing
- $600 - $800
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including attorneys, law firm partners, in-house counsel, and legal technologists.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending