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SOLID
SOLIDSAN FRANCISCO
February 27, 2025
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Summit On Legal Innovation And Disruption: Come smart, leave smarter, and connected
About SOLID
SOLID is a TEDTalk-style summit focused on innovation and the business of law. Listen to 16+ speakers, engage in table discussions with peers, and gain unmatched insights into what’s happening next in the industry.
SOLID Speakers
Partner Group Product Manager, Microsoft
Director of Global Legal Operations, John Deere
Global Head of Strategic Operations, Zoom
VP, Head of Legal Operations and Chief of Staff, Sutter Health
eDiscovery Manager, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel, Organon
Technology Advisor, Oxford University Institute for Ethics in AI
Head of Discovery and Information Governance, Senior Corporate Counsel, T-Mobile
Director of Legal Operations, Baxter International Inc.
Manager e-Discovery Legal Specialist Team, IBM
Faculty
Our Topics

Managing Data Volume and Variety: Turning Overload into Strategic Insight

  • Utilizing real-time data analytics to predict legal outcomes and risks
  • Leveraging AI to sift through vast amounts of legal data efficiently

How to Upskill and Reskill Legal Teams

  • Identify skill gaps and future needs
  • Leverage tailored learning programs
  • Create a continuous learning culture

Breaking Down Silos: Rethinking Relationship Across the Legal Ecosystem

  • How is the traditional relationship between in-house, external counsel, and legal tech providers changing the broader legal ecosystem?
  • How can in-house teams make the best use of tight budgets while delivering excellent performance?
  • How do you cultivate and maintain an accord that delivers value on both sides?

Legal Data Intelligence: From Reactive to Proactive Insights

  • How legal departments are using data analytics to predict risks, trends, and opportunities.
  • Implementing data-driven decision-making: Tools, technologies, and challenges for in-house teams.
  • The future of legal analytics: Moving beyond data collection to actionable intelligence that drives business impact.

Harnessing Generative AI for Legal Transformation

  • Case studies on successful GAI integration in law departments, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and enhanced decision-making.
  • Legal AI ethics: Addressing risks, challenges, and governance in the evolving AI-driven legal landscape.

Real-World Impact of Copilot on Legal Teams: Efficiency, Accuracy, and Collaboration

  • Explore specific examples of how legal teams have integrated Copilot into their operations.
  • Discover the measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration.
  • Lessons learned from successful implementations and best practices for maximizing Copilot’s potential.

The Future of Law Department Leadership: Driving Innovation and Growth

  • The evolving role of legal leadership: NextGEN technology, automation, and digital transformation.
  • Strategies to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and talent development within law departments.
  • Metrics that matter: KPIs for measuring success in innovation and talent flow in law firms.

Sandboxing and Implementation of New Legal Technologies

  • How is sandboxing playing a role in the implementation of new legal technologies? 
  • What benefits come from creating controlled environments for testing and experimentation?

Creating Value—or Not!—with Gen AI and Legal Tech

  • How are legal leaders advising their businesses on when and how to use generative AI  tools?
  • How is this creating value for the business—or is the technology not yet ready for prime time? 
  • How are they working with vendors to lessen the pain of adoption and implementation?

Best Practices for Technology Adoption by Legal Departments

  • What are the best practices for technology adoption within legal departments, from initial assessment to full-scale implementation? 
  • What case studies highlight successful adoptions, common pitfalls, and strategies for gaining buy-in from key stakeholders? 
  • How can legal teams confidently embrace innovation?

Change Management Success Stories in Legal Tech

  • What are the most inspiring change management success stories in legal technology? 
  • How have legal teams overcome resistance, fostered a culture of innovation, and achieved remarkable transformations? 
  • What practical insights and strategies can be applied to lead your own change initiatives effectively?

Your Career is Jungle Gym and Not a Ladder - Emerging and Evolving Roles

  • How are non-traditional career paths reshaping the future of legal professionals, offering more dynamic opportunities for growth?
  • What new, high-impact roles are emerging that allow you to pivot, innovate, and gain a competitive edge in the legal industry?
  • How can legal professionals strategically navigate these evolving roles to accelerate career growth and lead transformative change within their organizations?

Global Talent Dynamics: Redefining Roles and Skillsets in Legal Space

  • The rise of new legal roles: Legal COO, Innovation Officers, and Data Chiefs.
  • Bridging the gap: How to upskill and reskill legal teams to meet the demands of a tech-driven world.
  • Global talent trends: Remote work, flexible teams, and sourcing top-tier talent across borders.
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Agenda

Session 1- Speakers and Table Discussions
  • 08:30
    Welcome Breakfast
  • 09:30
    Managing Data Volume and Variety: Turning Overload into Strategic Insight
  • 09:45
    How to Upskill and Reskill Legal Teams
  • 10:00
    Breaking Down Silos: Rethinking Relationship Across the Legal Ecosystem
  • 10:50
    Legal Data Intelligence: From Reactive to Proactive Insights
Session 2- Speakers and Table Discussions
  • 11:30
    Harnessing Generative AI for Legal Transformation
  • 11:45
    Real-World Impact of Copilot on Legal Teams: Efficiency, Accuracy, and Collaboration
  • 12:00
    The Future of Law Department Leadership: Driving Innovation and Growth
  • 12:15
    Sandboxing and Implementation of New Legal Technologies
  • 12:30
    Gourmet Lunch
Session 3- Speakers and Table Discussions
  • 01:45
    Creating Value—or Not!—with Gen AI and Legal Tech
  • 02:00
    Best Practices for Technology Adoption by Legal Departments
  • 02:15
    Change Management Success Stories in Legal Tech
  • 02:30
    Global Talent Dynamics: Redefining Roles and Skillsets in Legal Space
  • 02:45
    Break
Session 4- Panel and Fireside Chat
  • 03:00
    Your Career is Jungle Gym and Not a Ladder
  • 03:30
    Townhall
  • 04:00
    Cocktails and Wrap Up
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