LEGAL AI

INSIDEPRACTICE PRESENTS:

NEW YORK // NOV 20/21 // 2024

AGENDA

DAY ONE / Wednesday / November 20 / 2024 

8:00AM – 8:45AM ET

Registration / Breakfast 

8:45AM ET

A quick word from our host...

Oz Benamram

Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 

8:45AM – 9:00AM ET

Chairperson's Welcome/Opening Remarks
Damien Riehl

VP, Solutions Champion 

vLex

9:00AM – 9:30AM ET

Keynote: The Human Benefits of AI for Legal

Jamie Lawless is the Chief Executive of Husch Blackwell, an AmLaw 100 law firm and a widely acknowledged leader in the responsible development of AI tools to assist in delivering legal services. Much discussion of AI in the law focuses on the risk of removing the human element from legal work. Jamie’s keynote argues, instead, that we have underestimated the degree to which using AI will add a human element to the work lives of lawyers.

Jamie M. Lawless

Chief Executive

Husch Blackwell LLP

9:30AM – 10:00AM ET

Quills to Quantum: Lawyers Confront Their New AI Truth

In this engaging session, Amir Ghavi and Conan Hines, dive into how the technological landscape in law has dramatically evolved. The conversation will begin with a reflection on the historical context, tracing the journey from basic legal tools to sophisticated AI applications that are now integral to legal research, contract analysis, and compliance. They will share insights into the current trends, showcasing how AI has blurred the lines between tech advisory and legal technology, fostering a collaborative environment where tech lawyers and legal technologists work hand-in-hand to deliver comprehensive client services. 

Join us as we highlight real-world examples and case studies, illustrating the synergies between these roles, exploring the essential skills and competencies required for the future—emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous learning. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, encouraging the audience to share their experiences and insights, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the convergence of tech advisory and legal technology and its impact on client engagement in the AI era. 

Conan Hines 

Director of Legal Technology 

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 

Amir Ghavi 

Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology 

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 

10:00AM – 10:20AM ET

Networking Break

10:20AM – 11:00AM US ET / Fireside Chat

What Constitutes Competitive Advantage?

Strategic Frameworks to Help Guide AI Investment Decisions 

• Ascertaining as a firm (and at the individual practice area level), what constitutes competitive advantage and strategic value - and potential for high ROI. 
• Methods for identifying and prioritizing AI investments through an ROI-driven/profit-centric lens that requires an understanding of where profit comes from at your firm. 
• Developing robust financial models to assess the impact of AI investments. 
• What do law firms stand to gain from slow AI adoption? (firms’ caution stems from a commitment to a profitability model dependent on high leverage and hourly billing). 

Janet Stanton 

Partner

Adam Smith, Esq.

Eddie Nasser

Product Lead & Head of Legal

Paxton AI

Michael Crawford

Managing Principal

HIKE2 

11:00AM – 11:30AM ET  

Identifying, Prioritizing, and Aligning GenAI Tools at DLA Piper LLP (US) 

Technology is transforming the legal profession in many ways. From reviewing and summarizing legal documents to generating new insights, legal tech can help lawyers work faster, smarter, and more creatively. But navigating the legal GenAI landscape has its challenges. In addition to the abundance of new GenAI tools flooding the market, there are existing platforms and tools that now have an AI component.  This discussion will highlight how DLA Piper keeps track of the legal tech market, selects tools, and decides on investments.  We will also share how the firm makes sure that its tools are aligned and offer a unified and comprehensive suite for its attorneys.  

Barbara Taylor 

Chief Knowledge Officer 

DLA Piper LLP (US) 

Elisabeth Cappuyns 

Director of Knowledge Management 

DLA Piper LLP (US)

11:30AM - 12:00PM ET

GenAI Deployment: How to Make Your Launch More Successful 

Now that you’ve made the decision to roll out your new GenAI system, tool or platform, what do you need to consider in order to make your launch more successful? In this firm spotlight session, we will hear from several professionals at Reed Smith as they share some wisdom around the deployment of tools and platforms within their firm. In addition to the expected change management concerns, what are special considerations pertaining to GenAI? 

David Cunningham

Chief Innovation Officer

Reed Smith

Adrienne Levine

Director of Change Leadership

Reed Smith

Richard Robbins

Director of Applied AI

Reed Smith 

12:00PM – 1:00PM ET

Networking Lunch Break Sponsored by Dell Technologies

1:00PM – 1:40PM ET

Understanding Agentic AI:

Machines Making Decisions Based on Algorithms, Data, and Predefined Objectives 

What are AI Agents, how do they differ from other types of AI tools, and why is Agentic AI promising for law firms and suitable for more complex workflows, such as those found in legal? 

• Defining the Task: Highlight existing use cases of Agentic AI within law firms and provide concrete examples of its capabilities. 
• Accuracy/Risk Reduction: How can AI Agents help reduce hallucinations and illuminate blind spots? 
• How are law firms beginning to integrate Agentic AI into their workflows? 
• Explore advancements in Agentic AI and how they might further transform legal practice. 
• Learn how and why Agentic AI offers more predictable, accurate and explainable outcomes. 

Annie Datesh 

Chief Innovation Officer 

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 

Ilona Logvinova

Director of Practice Innovation

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rebecca Naomi Swalve

Legal Product Lead

Centari  

1:40PM – 2:20PM ET

Technology as a Primary Component of Legal Training:

Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Lawyer Development 

GenAI is already beginning to take work off the table. But how exactly is AI diminishing or removing the “learning surface area” for young lawyers? And how can law firms help to enable junior lawyers to become critical evaluators of GenAI tools, quickly? 

• How are lawyers going to learn to be lawyers? We cannot do it the old way. 
• What does it mean to be an “innovative lawyer” in the current context? 
• How can law firms partner with or collaborate with law schools to build a lawyer development program? And what does this look like in the real world? 
• Showcase of a firm-sponsored GenAI training for summer associates at K&L Gates.

Joshua Kubicki 

Indiana University Maurer School of Law 

Carolyn Austin 

Director, Practice Innovation, Legal Operations 

K&L Gates LLP 

Ryan Samii

Head of Legal

Hebbia AI



2:20PM - 2:40PM ET

AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

2:40PM – 3:20PM ET

It’s More Nuanced Than Build vs. Buy… 

How has the “Build vs. Buy” consideration evolved this year? This panel will address the intricate and ongoing decision-making process that firms face when evaluating off-the-shelf GenAI tools against customized, build-and-buy solutions, as well as open-source development opportunities. This panel will navigate these intricacies, paying particular attention to what can be done collaboratively with open-source models. 

• Off-the-Shelf Tools: Benefits and limitations of readily available solutions. 
• Customized Solutions (Build + Buy): Creating tailored tools that meet specific needs while leveraging existing, customizable tools/platforms. 
• Open-Source Opportunities: Utilizing open-source models for unique use cases and collaborating (via platforms like HuggingFace), enabling firms to share the engineering burden and reduce wasted time and effort.  

Gina Lynch 

Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer 

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 

John Scrudato 

Director of AI & Innovation 

Latham & Watkins 

Jennifer Mendez

Sr. Director of Knowledge Management Innovation

Fisher & Phillips LLP

Will Seaton (moderator)

Chief Customer Officer

DraftWise

3:20PM – 4:00PM ET

The UX of AI

There is more to design than simple chatbots when it comes to products that leverage Generative AI. This discussion will dive into UX considerations when building Gen AI solutions, including a case study of how the design of Litera's new AI solution evolved to become the product that it is today. Join us as we explore how thoughtful UX/UI design can reduce friction, build user trust, and improve the adoption of AI tools within law firms – and why firms are going to need to strengthen their own design capabilities as the build v. buy equation continues to evolve. 

Nicole Bradick

CEO and Founder

Theory and Principle

Haley Altman 

Strategic Advisor 

Litera

4:00PM – 4:30PM ET

What Legal Can Learn about GenAI from Other Professionals

It’s clear that GenAI has already made an impact in the legal industry. But lawyers are far from the only ones exploring what GenAI means for their firms and clients, with related professions such as risk & fraud, tax, government and more all undertaking their own GenAI journeys. This session takes insights from other professions to see what Legal can learn about the future of GenAI – and notably, where some legal professionals’ plans and assumptions about GenAI may not be shared by those outside of the industry.

Zach Warren

Technology & Innovation Insights

Thomson Reuters Institute

4:30PM ET

Chairperson's Closing Remarks 

Damien Riehl

VP, Solutions Champion 

vLex  

4:45PM – 5:45PM

Networking Reception Sponsored by Harvey 

AGENDA

DAY TWO / THURsday / November 21 / 2024 

8:00AM – 8:45AM ET

Registration / Breakfast 

8:45AM – 9:00AM ET

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

Damien Riehl

VP, Solutions Champion 

vLex

9:00AM – 9:40AM ET / FIRESIDE CHAT

The Future (and current) State of Search and AI’s Impacts on Knowledge Work More Broadly 

Oz Benamram 

Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer 

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 

Yannic Kilcher 

CTO, Cofounder 

DeepJudge

Ilona Logvinova (Moderator)

Director of Practice Innovation

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

9:40AM – 10:20AM ET

Evolving Client Expectations in a GenAI-Enhanced Legal Environment 

In an age of AI ubiquity, what do in-house teams want to see from their outside firms in today’s rapidly expanding digital-first era?  What kind of value-added services might resonate with clients as differentiators for a law firm?  Can we reimagine corporate client/law firm collaboration in a new age in which human capital (inputs; hours of labor spent) is not the only measure of value? 

This candid discussion will provide a comprehensive view into client expectations and concerns, offering valuable insights for law firms navigating the integration of GenAI into their practices.  We will also explore what in-house departments are doing with AI and how they are doing it, highlighting predominant use cases, how these use cases are discovered and evaluated, and what today’s most pressing internal challenges look like. 

• Clients' views on the integration of AI in legal services and its impact on efficiency, cost, and outcomes. 
• Acceptable Use of AI Tools: Identifying scenarios where clients expect or prefer the use of AI, such as document review, due diligence, and routine contract analysis. 
• Limitations and Concerns: Explore client reservations about AI, including data privacy, security, and the potential for reduced personalized service. 
• Future Expectations: Discuss clients' vision for the future role of AI in legal services and how firms can align their strategies to meet evolving client needs and expectations. 

Robert Dilworth 

Managing Director & Associate General Counsel 

Bank of America / BofA Securities

Léo Murgel 

SVP & COO 

Legal and Corporate Affairs 

Salesforce 

Laurie Basch 

Associate General Counsel 

McKinsey & Company 

Damien Riehl (Moderator)

VP, Solutions Champion 

vLex

10:20AM – 10:35AM ET

Morning Networking Coffee Break

10:35AM – 11:15AM US ET

Navigating Law Firm Adoption of Microsoft CoPilot: Recommended Approaches, Challenges, and Use Cases
As law firms increasingly adopt GenAI tools like Microsoft CoPilot, understanding how to effectively roll out, train, and integrate these technologies is critical. In this session, we will explore real-world examples of how firms are using Microsoft CoPilot to enhance workflows, productivity and drive efficiency. We’ll share insights into managing change and expectations, creating internal training programs, and hosting prompt-a-thons in collaboration with Microsoft to spark innovation. We’ll also address security and ethical concerns, as well as questions and challenges specific to the attorney population. Join us for some practical advice when considering Copilot for your firm. 

Kristen Baylis

Senior Director of Practice & Innovation

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Michael Cartier

Sr. Director of IT

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Jennifer Cody

Account Technology Strategist

Microsoft

11:15AM – 12:15PM ET / Closing Interactive Workshop

App in a Snap: GenAI Speed Build-Off

Bring your creativity, sense of humor, and competitive spirit to this fast-paced, hands-on GenAI workshop! We’ll kick things off with a set of light-hearted, but real-world challenges that reveal exciting opportunities for AI-powered solutions. Each table of participants will form a team to tackle one or more of these challenges in a race to build the best app prototypes—all in under an hour. No coding skills or technical expertise required! This exercise is designed for business stakeholders eager to experiment with the latest AI models. Using our simple, no-code platform, you’ll be able to build, test, and evaluate AI apps with ease. Come for the laughs, stay for the learning, and leave with fresh insights, inspiration, and maybe even a prize for the winning team!

Christian Lang

Founder and CEO

LEGA 

Rob Saccone

Chief Technology Officer

LEGA 

12:15PM - 12:30PM ET

Chairperson's Closing Remarks 

Damien Riehl

VP, Solutions Champion 

vLex

12:30PM ET

End of Conference