Legal Innovators California

👏 Speaker Spotlight: Thank you, Amanda Hashfield, for joining us at LIC 3.0! On #Inhouse Day, Amanda Hashfield, Director of Legal Analytics at Intel Corporation, delivered invaluable insights on "Legal Ops in the Age of In-House Innovation," discussing: 🔹 Transforming legal ops with tech, AI, and cost strategies 🔹 Leveraging generative AI to achieve CFO-focused savings 🔹 Adapting to efficiency tools reshaping the billable hour model With over 30 years at Intel Corporation, Amanda’s impressive career includes leadership in Ethics & Compliance, Strategic Product Roadmap, and Operations Finance. Her Legal Ops work has been shortlisted for the Financial Times Legal Innovation Awards. Thank you, Amanda, for inspiring hundreds of legal professionals with your expertise and vision for the future of legal operations! 🙌 ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🤔 Navigating #AI in ESI Protocols: To Disclose or Not to Disclose? As GenAI tools like Relativity's aiR and Disco's Cecilia redefine how we approach document review, their integration into ESI protocols continues to spark debate. A recent article by Nicole Gill, Chair and Managing Member, CODISCOVR at Cozen O'Connor explores the evolving role of generative AI (GenAI) in e-discovery and the critical question: should its use be disclosed in ESI protocols? Benefits of disclosure: 🔸Promotes transparency and trust. 🔸Ensures defensibility of the process. 🔸Encourages collaboration on methodologies and protocols. Drawbacks of disclosure: 🔹Raises confidentiality and proprietary concerns. 🔹May increase litigation costs due to expert involvement. 🔹Risks strategic disadvantages by revealing internal methods. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g-rZfdW9 Legal Innovators California is excited to explore further AI advancements and their impact on litigation and e-discovery. Stay tuned for LIC 4.0 in 2025 – where the future of GenAI and legal tech will take center stage. ▶️ Pre-register today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession Image: Reuters

✨ A heartfelt thank you to Jenna P. for joining LIC 3.0 on #In-house Day! Jenna P. , former Senior Project Manager – CLM Implementation, DWF, and currently the Senior Legal Operations Advisor at LegalEng Consulting Group, was part of an empowering, female-led panel “ Legal Ops in the Era of In-House Innovation”, where she explored: 🔹The impact of LLM tech, generative AI, and cost pressures on legal ops. 🔹How in-house teams can deliver CFO-approved cost savings. 🔹The impacs of shifting from billable hours to efficiency tools. Throughout her amazing career, Jenna has built deep expertise in legal intake, contract management, and e-billing. Her leadership and insights inspire us all to think bigger about what’s possible in legal innovation. Jenna, thank you for inspiring the next generation of legal innovators! 🙌 We’re already gearing up for Legal Innovators California 4.0 in 2025 - don’t miss it! ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🌟 Thank you, Dorothy Cullen, for speaking at LIC 3.0! For #InHouse Day, the LIC team was honored to welcome Dorothy Cullen, Senior Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs Operations at Salesforce, joining other female leaders on the panel “Legal Ops in the Era of In-House Innovation.” This powerful discussion explored: 🚀 The rapid evolution of legal ops with #LLM tech, Gen AI, and growing in-house teams. 🚀 Cost-saving strategies that resonate with CFOs. 🚀 Adapting to the shift from traditional billable hours. Dorothy’s experience is nothing short of inspiring. With 17+ years at #Salesforce and a career rooted in technology and operations, she now leads Innovation, Data Science, and #eDiscovery teams. Her work harnesses cutting-edge tools to transform legal processes and drive impactful change in the industry. ✨ Dorothy, thank you for your invaluable insights and for helping make LIC 3.0 unforgettable! The future awaits at LIC in 2025 - stay tuned for more transformative conversations in legal innovation! ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🤖⚖️Explore the impacts of #GenAI for both law firms and in-house teams with Legal Dive! In a recent interview, Justin Bachman, Senior Reporter at Legal Dive, spoke with Rhys Hodkinson, Chief Revenue Officer at Definely, about how AI is reshaping the legal industry. They discussed the growing shift towards a “self-serve” model and how new tools are transforming both in-house teams and law firms:  🔹 In-house teams are using AI to automate low-value tasks, focusing on more complex work. 🔹 Growing resistance to billable hour models as in-house teams seek efficiency. 🔹 Self-service legal tools are empowering non-legal staff to handle basic tasks, reducing outside counsel reliance. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gGu6yMWn 🎯LIC 4.0 is excited to continue these discussions in 2025, with dedicated Private Practice and In-House Days to explore how AI is shaping the future of legal work! ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9   #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🎙️ Spotlight on Excellence: Thank You, Rachel Hull, for Joining #LIC 3.0! We were honored to have Rachel Hull, Director of Legal Operations at Relativity – our Platinum sponsor earlier this year - join us for our In-House Day. Rachel brought her expertise to the women-led panel titled “Legal Ops in the Era of In-House Innovation”, where the discussion focused on: 💡The evolution of legal ops, shaped by #LLM tech, GenAI, and cost pressures. 💡Strategic cost-saving goals and how #AI supports them. 💡 Adapting to efficiency tools reshaping traditional billable hours. With over a decade of experience, including eight years in #biotech and nearly a decade at Relativity, Rachel now leads their legal operations function. Her leadership and deep industry knowledge are driving transformative change at the intersection of technology and law. ✨ A huge thank you to Rachel and Relativity for their invaluable contributions and unwavering support in making this event a success. We can’t wait to see how Relativity continues to reshape the legal landscape! #LIC 4.0 is just around the corner - stay tuned for more insights and innovation! ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

Lawhive Lands $40M to Empower ‘Main Street’ Lawyers ⚖️ UK-based legal tech startup Lawhive continues its impressive momentum! After securing $11.9M in seed funding earlier this year, the company has now raised a $40M Series A round co-led by GV (Google Ventures) and TQ Ventures to expand into the U.S. market. With its AI-powered platform, Lawhive helps small firms cut costs by up to 50% and serve clients faster. Unlike many legal techs focused on “Big Law,” Lawhive is carving out a space for smaller firms to thrive. As Schuster Tanger from TQ Ventures aptly put it: “The US legal market, arguably the largest in the world, is ripe for disruption.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dp5N9bB3 Welcome to America, Lawhive! Legal California Innovators can’t wait to see how this transforms small law firms. 💡✨ ▶️ Join LIC 4.0 in 2025 to explore more legal tech breakthroughs: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9  #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession Image credit: Lawhive team (L-R) Jaime van Oers, Pierre Proner and Flinn Dolman 2024 Article credit: Mike Butcher ✍️, Editor At Large, TechCrunch

📢 Attention, In-House Legal Teams! Brightflag has unveiled Ask Brightflag, a groundbreaking #genAI assistant that transforms how in-house legal teams manage legal spend and matters. Instead of navigating complex platforms, teams can now use natural conversation to access critical data or complete tasks in seconds. Key highlights: 🔍 Streamlined operations: Do more with less by embracing streamlined AI-powered solutions. 🔍 Enhanced efficiency: Automate invoicing, reporting, and matter management, so you can focus on what truly matters. 🔍 GenAI power: As Brightflag's CEO, Ian Nolan, puts it: “We’re bringing the management of legal spend and matters into the age of generative AI.” 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gYGWNxay Join Legal Innovators California 4.0 next year to discover game-changing tools like Ask Brightflag and elevate your in-house legal team: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

👏 Celebrating Lydia Petrakis’s Impact at Legal Innovators California 3.0! We were thrilled to welcome Lydia Petrakis, Assistant General - Digital Strategist, Microsoft,  to our Inhouse day in our all-female panel titled “Legal Ops in the Era of In-House Innovation.” During the session, Lydia shared invaluable insights on: 🔸The rise of LLM tech, Gen AI & evolving in-house teams. 🔸Cost-saving strategies that resonate with CFOs. 🔸Adapting to the shift from traditional billable hours. Lydia’s expertise stood out during the discussion. With a strong track record in addressing complex global issues, she has built trusted partnerships that drive legal, privacy, security, and business success. Her passion for technology, diversity, and pro bono work embodies the spirit of a true legal innovator. ✨ Thank you, Lydia, for empowering legal innovators everywhere! As we look ahead to Legal Innovators California 4.0, we’re excited to build on the momentum of this year’s success. Stay tuned for more updates - we can’t wait to see how innovation continues to redefine the legal landscape! ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 today: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession

🌟 Thank you Conrad Everhard, Founder, Flatiron Law Group for joining LIC 3.0! Legal Innovators California 3.0 was honored to welcome the brilliant Conrad Everhard, Founder of Flatiron Law Group, who joined Leonard T. Nuara in the engaging session “GenAI for Lawyers: [Painful!] Lessons Learned.” Together, they delivered thought-provoking insights on: 🔹 How the GenAI simulator is transforming legal training for young lawyers in real-world M&A negotiations. 🔹 The challenges and immense potential of integrating GenAI into legal practice. 🔹 Alpha-phase technology as a stepping stone toward future legal innovations. ✨ Conrad’s extensive career spans over two decades as an M&A partner at top global law firms and as GC and EVP of AE Polysilicon, a solar startup that raised over $200 million. As a visionary in modernizing law firm business models, Conrad’s expertise added incredible depth to this discussion. 🎉 Huge thanks to Conrad and our Gold Sponsor, Flatiron Law Group, for making LIC 3.0 a tremendous success! We’re excited to see how their M&A Negotiation Simulator empowers legal professionals. 🚀 ▶️ Pre-register for Legal Innovators California 2025 to stay ahead of the legaltech industry: https://lnkd.in/ge5UjWH9 #LegalInnovatorsCalifornia #LegalTech #Innovation #Networking #LegalProfession