SOLID West 2026 is a two-day summit dedicated to legal innovation and disruption, organized by The Cowen Group. Hosted at Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus, the event brings together legal leaders, technologists, and innovators to explore the intersection of advanced technology and the business of law.
The summit features TED-style talks, case studies, and interactive workshops covering topics such as AI adoption in legal departments, managing partnerships with CIOs, and developing AI-native legal workforces. Sessions are designed to provide actionable insights and strategies for implementing AI and other technologies in legal practices.
Attendees can participate in facilitated table talks, sprint panels, and town hall discussions, fostering collaboration and peer-driven problem-solving. The event also offers networking opportunities with industry leaders and showcases from technology providers.
Legal professionals, including lawyers, legal operations specialists, and IT professionals, should attend to gain practical knowledge on leveraging technology to enhance legal services and operations.
Speakers(37)
Alex Ponce de Leon
Senior Legal & Discovery Strategy at Google X, the Moonshot Factory
Alex Ponce de Leon manages legal and discovery strategies at Google X, integrating advanced technologies.
Andrea Schulze
Vice President / Chief Information Officer at Toshiba America, Inc.
Andrea Schulze is the Vice President and CIO at Toshiba America, Inc., fostering strategic partnerships between legal and IT departments.
Anna Richards
Head of Community at Brightflag
Anna Richards leads community engagement at Brightflag, specializing in legal technology adoption.
Ashley Miller
Vice President Sales, North America at Litera
Ashley Miller oversees sales operations in North America for Litera, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Bill Shafton
Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs at Grindr
Bill Shafton oversees business and legal affairs at Grindr, integrating legal strategies into business operations.
Bobby Malhotra
Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Bobby Malhotra is a Litigation Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP, specializing in legal data intelligence.
Bradley Johnston
Former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations
Bradley Johnston is the former Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, specializing in legal department management.
Catherine Choe
Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk
Catherine Choe serves as Chief of Staff to the CLO at Zendesk, focusing on legal department operations.
Chad Hallberg
Director of Legal Transformation Services at Stryker
Chad Hallberg leads legal transformation services at Stryker, emphasizing data readiness for AI adoption.
Cheryl Strom
Records Information Senior Manager at McDonald's Corporation
Cheryl Strom manages records information at McDonald's Corporation, focusing on compliance and information governance.
Chris Beahn
Director of Business Architecture, Legal at Cisco
Chris Beahn leads business architecture initiatives within Cisco's legal department, driving innovation and efficiency.
Colleen Gomos
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Colleen Gomos is a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, specializing in legal innovation and technology.
David Cowen
Founder and President at The Cowen Group
David Cowen is the Founder and President of The Cowen Group, a leading executive search and consulting firm specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Deborah Haile
Associate Director, Legal Operations at Gilead Sciences
Deborah Haile manages legal operations at Gilead Sciences, focusing on process improvement and technology adoption.
Dorothy Cullen
Senior Director, Legal Technology, AI and Data Solutions at Salesforce
Dorothy Cullen focuses on designing operating models that translate individual AI productivity gains into enterprise-level value at Salesforce.
Evan Wong
Co-founder and CEO at Checkbox.ai
Evan Wong is the Co-founder and CEO of Checkbox.ai, a platform for automating legal processes.
Gad Epstein
Principal Product Manager at Microsoft
Gad Epstein is a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, specializing in legal technology products.
Ines Gonzalez
Head of Legal Operations at LinkedIn
Ines Gonzalez leads legal operations at LinkedIn, focusing on innovation and process improvement.
Joe Stephens
Director of Legal Solutions at Steno
Joe Stephens leads legal solutions at Steno, focusing on integrating AI into legal practices.
Joshua Duplantier
Senior Manager at EY
Joshua Duplantier is a Senior Manager at EY, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Joy Holley
Director of Legal Operations at Ameren
Joy Holley directs legal operations at Ameren, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
Kelly Boyd
Special Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP
Kelly Boyd serves as Special Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP, focusing on legal innovation and technology adoption.
Kshitij Dua
Director, Legal Operations at HashiCorp
Kshitij Dua leads legal operations at HashiCorp, focusing on innovation and efficiency.
Kyle Hoover
Senior Manager of Innovation & Strategic Design at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Kyle Hoover manages innovation and strategic design at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, integrating technology into legal services.
Linda Drucker
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest
Linda Drucker is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Atomic Invest, overseeing legal and corporate affairs.
Léo Murgel
Senior Vice President & Head of Operations, Legal and Corporate Affairs at Salesforce
Léo Murgel oversees operations for legal and corporate affairs at Salesforce, focusing on strategic initiatives.
Madeleine Hyde
Legal Engineer at Harvey
Madeleine Hyde is a Legal Engineer at Harvey, specializing in integrating AI solutions into legal workflows.
Mark A. Smolik
Chief Legal Officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas
Mark Smolik serves as the CLO at DHL Supply Chain Americas, overseeing legal operations and compliance.
Max Christoff
Chief Technology Officer at Everlaw
Max Christoff is the CTO at Everlaw, driving technological advancements in legal software.
Mick Cox
Vice President, Legal Operations at Procore Technologies
Mick Cox leads legal operations at Procore Technologies, focusing on process improvement and technology adoption.
Mike Russell
Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group, Inc.
Mike Russell oversees global legal operations at Expedia Group, implementing AI solutions to enhance efficiency.
Myah Bowermaster
Legal Operations Manager at Cvent
Myah Bowermaster manages legal operations at Cvent, emphasizing strategic AI adoption.
Nick Robertson
General Partner at OnDean Forward
Nick Robertson is a General Partner at OnDean Forward, investing in legal technology startups.
Sean D’Souza
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel & Global Director of Legal Operations at Google
Sean D’Souza leads AI transformation at Google Legal, overseeing one of the most advanced legal AI programs globally.
Shannon Bales
Litigation Support Senior Manager at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Shannon Bales manages litigation support at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, integrating technology into legal processes.
Shanti Ariker
Chief Legal Officer at JFrog
Shanti Ariker is the Chief Legal Officer at JFrog, leveraging AI to transform legal workflows and business operations.
Stacy Lettie
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon
Stacy Lettie serves as Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon, focusing on legal operations and strategy.
Event Details
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Mountain View, United States
- Computer History Museum
- Pricing
- Under $500
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, legal operations specialists, and IT professionals