What is Legal Week NYC?
An annual gathering of the biggest names in the legal and technology industries, Legal Week NYC is the most highly anticipated event for law professionals each year. Both a conference and expo, Legal Week NYC is an opportunity to network with other law professionals, attend the latest industry workshops, and sit in on up to 300 informational sessions.
New York City has long been a prominent hub for the sector, but Legal Week NYC has brought it to new heights. Taking place from March 16th through March 19th, the massive event takes up dozens of venues from across Midtown Manhattan. The hybrid conference puts together some of the biggest legal minds in one room: the conference portion of Legal Week NYC features lectures and workshops from over 350 speakers, while the expo floor has over 270 exhibitors on-hand to introduce exciting, new industry innovations.
No other event even comes close to bringing together so many industry titans in one location. Prominent hosting venues include the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, the Hilton New York, the New York Hilton Midtown, and the New York Marriott Marquis. Programming takes place across dozens of other venues and hotels, all within walking distance of each other.
For attendees who are interested in what’s happening in the world of corporate law, Corporate Counsel University (CCU) takes place on Monday, March 16th . The CCU is specifically oriented towards large to mid-size law firm professionals, making for the perfect opportunity to connect with the executives of peer organizations.
The LegalWeek New York Conference Program is packed with insightful content that covers the broad spectrum of the legal space, including:
Outsourcing and Managing Resources
Data Management and the Legal Profession
What’s Next for Legal Technology
Cybersecurity in Law Firms
Global and Local Competition
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Mobility
The Legal Consumer
Marketing and Business Development
Diversity
And more…
Legs Week NYC differs from other massive trade shows in that it brings together all members of the legal community, from corporate professionals to those in-house. Attendees include:
Investors
Law School Administrators
Firm Partners
Executive Management
IT Executives and Managers
Practice Group Leaders
Chief Knowledge Officers
Chief Marketing Officers
Knowledge Managers
Chief Financial Officers
Professional Development Officers
Librarians
Training Officers
HR Professionals
Operations Officers
Information &knowledge Governance Officers
Research &Analysis Officers
Communications Officers
Top Highlights of Legal Week NYC
Legal Week NYC is poised to be a major event for both legal professionals and law students alike. Of the many events scheduled to take place, below are some of the most anticipated:
The Summit:
On February 5, from 9-4:30, the Summit will feature panels led by expert lawyers and legal professionals from around the country.
Women in the Law:
This event will take place on February 6 from 9-5:30 at the Friars Club. It will include a powerful keynote address by award-winning Author and Journalist Jill Abramson. Other session topics include Diversity (or a lack thereof) in the Legal Field, Talent Management and Retention, Identifying Legal Talent, Inspiring Leadership among Young Women Lawyers, Technology and Recruiting, Building Professional Relationships, and Women in the Law: The Road Ahead. Panelists will include Barbara Lee Drew, Patricia Hynes, Loryn Smith, Matt Homann, Candace Dorsey, and Melissa Klug.
The Program:
These sessions will take place on a snowy February 7 from 12-5 at the New York Hilton. Featured panels will include: General Counsel Perspectives, Improving Profitability with Project Management, Strategies for an E-Discovery Global Practice, Solos and Small Firms, Data Security Issues, Social Media, Diversity, and So Many More. These sessions will target CIOs, CTOs, CLOs, and CIPO’s.
The Gala:
The 2014 LegalWeek Gala Dinner will take place at the New York Hilton on Monday, February 3, from 6:30-11 p.m. Due to overwhelming response to last year’s event, attendance will be limited to holders of the Gala Package only.
Inside Legal Week NYC Networking Events
Attending a week-long legal conference isn’t only about attending the sessions and gathering all of the latest information about industry trends and technology – it is also a time to connect with others in the industry to strengthen your network and gain new relationships. As Legal Week draws near, you’ll be able to explore the different networking events that Legal Week NYC has to offer. Take a look at only some of the opportunities below: The Women Lawyers Network is dedicated to connecting women professionals within the legal field through a day of connecting with fellow attendees, prospective clients and referrals, as well as other women in the industry. Marketing in a digital world: an exclusive networking opportunity for directors and senior managers of business development, marketing, and educational marketing from law firms, law schools, bar associations, ALM subsidiaries and other legal service providers for a rare chance to discuss digital strategies and approaches amongst a group of peers. Join in a conference favorite: an open bar and good fun! Network with friends and colleagues at the Client & Guest Reception Event at Legal Week. Over 600 companies exhibit at Legal Week, which is a great opportunities to connect with not only solution providers, but also legal professionals that you may have not met previously. This event offers an opportunity to socialize in a relaxed environment and helps ensure that all Legal Week guests get the most out of their time in New York.
Legal Week NYC Education Sessions and Topics
Although Legal Week NYC is widely known for its depth of programming on the business of law, it also features a number of educational sessions that are geared to firms’ lawyers, particularly those in management or in specialty practice areas. The program of legal education sessions is substantial. Leading experts focus on technology in the law, litigation trends, new legal regulations and more.
These sessions include:
-Women in Law Empowerment Forum Panel: National Women’s Day Celebration that honors trailblazing women attorneys.
-Do Not Pass Go: There’s No Going Back on the Road to Legal Project Management.
-Diversity & Inclusion as a Business Imperative.
-Legal Technology: Can a Legal Department Leverage Technology to Transform Its Function and Increase Value.
-The Business Value of Alternative Fee Arrangements.
Top ethics counsel from leading states also offer insights into recent developments in legal regulation during the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility Workshop and the NALP Legal Education Summit. In addition, the ABA ‘s section programs focus on current and future industry trends in ethics, collegiality, technology and legal education reform. Sessions, for example, will cover the new ABA mBA program, continuing legal education, bar admission, the Multijurisdictional Practice Rule and the ABA’s efforts to re-invent the profession for the 21st Century. Additional learning about the latest changes in legal regulations and potential new requirements comes from trends presented by leaders of the National Council of Bar Examiners. Attendees also can join a pre-conference symposium on legal ethics, with a focus on improving professional responsibility education. In addition, panels will examine hot-button and emerging issues, including the use of social media for marketing and practice, e-discovery, the role of a lawyer as an advisor, and changing rules of confidentiality and privilege. To view the full program of legal education sessions at Legal Week NYC 2015, visit http://www.legalweek.com/week/symposium_program.
Legal Week NYC Exhibitors and the Latest Tech
Legal Week NYC will gather law firm professionals, in-house counsel, and legal technology providers across all segments for the largest most comprehensive legal event in North America. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the New York State Bar Association and tracks over 500 exhibitors and thousands of legal executives.
The exhibition will showcase the latest in legal technologies, innovative tools, and services to help legal teams in the face of rapid change and legal disruption. As the legal technology landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, Legal Week 2019 will bring together the key players who are influencing how technology is transforming the legal industry.
Big data is a huge opportunity for corporate legal department to reduce errors, time, and costs. A PWC survey found that 77% of firms believe that Big data will reshape the way they gain a competitive advantage.
With big data analytics, you can enable clients to make data driven decisions in the face of unprecedented legal change and disruption. The legal industry can learn from the analytics of other industries like communications , financial services, and ecommerce. The analytics enable better pricing models, forecasting, and client satisfaction through data analytics. Legal teams should consider demand modeling, pricing and profitability analytics, and portfolio profiling and RFP analytics.
Blockchain technology is one of the most discussed technologies in the legal industry. Blockchain technology is a database or digital ledger where transactions are stored and copies are shared with all users. The blockchain makes it almost impossible to tamper with. It is predicted that Blockchain can be used for deal records, property title registration, and intellectual property protection. Precedent tracking can also be tracked through the use of Blockchain.
The CAPA framework uses Natural Language Programming to enable firms to add AI to historic cases. It extracts data, links relevant documents and information, and provides documents that have been reviewed with huge amounts of information. It does this through cloud-based solutions that will provide easy access 24 hours a day.
Legal Week NYC Tips for First Time Attendees
Embarking on Legal Week NYC for the first time can be a daunting experience. The hustle and bustle of it all can start before you ever arrive in New York, with weeks of pre-conference planning and research. Once in New York, the pressure of making invaluable connections and gaining insights into your field can feel overwhelming. One way to take control of this experience is to plan, and the first step to planning is figuring out how to make the most of these pre-conference weeks. Consider scouring the conference schedule for events related to your area of expertise, and making a shortlist of must-attend conferences out of the hundreds available. From there, you can begin to prioritize your sessions.
Take time to also consider how you plan to network – after all, this is one of the biggest draws of attending an event like Legal Week NYC. If you’re going in with a goal of beefing up your LinkedIn connections, you may want to consider how much time you’re willing to dedicate to networking events. For example, if you are ambitious enough to maintain good-quality relationships with 20 of your existing connections, you will have to navigate your time at the conference carefully to make a lasting impression on everyone you meet.
If however you plan on coming back with 200 new LinkedIn connections, you may be better off preparing a Go-Kart approach by diving in and trying to keep up with as many sessions and happy hours as possible throughout the week. This is a sure-fire way to walk away with some solid connection requests on LinkedIn, but may not be the best use of your time on the professional side of things. Ultimately, though, the best approach is to strike a balance between attending informative sessions and networking events to maximize your experience at Legal Week NYC.
How to Register for Legal Week NYC
Delegates can register for Legal Week NYC via a dedicated legalweeknyc.com page where they can learn about the event in detail and register to attend. There are different registration paths for the conference, expo and workshops, but all registrations include access to the following:
Delegates attending the B2B Networking Party, especially life sciences executives, should register for the life sciences networking event. The B2B Networking Party is a great way for attendees to increase their connections and find new leads. Business development professionals from CLS Strategies and BioBuzz can be found at the event, ready to connect with others in their industries.
Lanyards are provided to city dwellers by Legal Week NYC, who can simply show their IDs at the door to receive a lanyard . Those traveling from out of town must purchase a delegate pass or a B2B Networking Party ticket to receive a lanyard. Official Legal Week NYC hotels will provide delegates with lanyards when checking in, however, those staying elsewhere need a lanyard to enter the conference, expo and workshops. Lanyards provide access to networking lounges, as well as re-entry after lunch and offsite events.
Legal Week NYC offers early bird rates for delegates online. Those who register before September 22 or October 31 will pay less for entry than those attending later. Legal Week NYC offers discounts for people attending one of the B2B Networking Parties, as well as discounts for delegates from the life sciences, health care, financial technology and accounting industries. Delegates from law firms receive an additional 50% off primary delegate rates.