New York Conference: 2023 Program

Tuesday, October 24

8:00 AM: ARRIVAL AND BREAKFAST

8:45 AM: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Jason Winmill Chair Buying Legal Council

9:00 AM: KEYNOTE: Strategy in an Uncertain Age

The legal world sits in a sea of changing tides. Legal buyers currently operate amidst the rise of AI, rising inflation, shifting global markets, and societal evolutions within many corporations. This keynote will discuss the key trends driving change in legal procurement for 2023 and beyond.

BLOCK 1: Managing Inflation in Legal Services

9:30 AM: Exploring Emerging Trends in Rate Negotiations

Jean Yang Vice President, AI Center of Excellence Onit

Dave Sankar Senior Vice President, Customer Success Onit

In the rapidly evolving landscape of law firm management, rate negotiations, and legal procurement, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of data-driven strategies and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Join Jean Yang, VP of Onit's AI Center of Excellence, and Dave Sankar, SVP of Customer Success, to: 

• Explore the latest trends and patterns in rates
• Share lessons learned from real-life rate negotiations
• Discuss AI's impact on rate negotiations and legal procurement

10:00 AM: Building Your Dream Team: Transform OCM and Reduce Spend with the Right Mix of AI and Trusted Data Expertise

	Thomas Barothy Former Group Legal COO UBS		Katie Bosley Director Enterprise Solutions
	Dan Reed Chairman & Founder UnitedLex

Join senior stakeholders and gain valuable perspectives on what it takes to build and implement a modern legal infrastructure:

• Determine where to invest and what to cultivate internally.
  
• Develop a hybrid approach that meets your needs.
  
• How to create capacity and bandwidth with tech already in your toolbox.
  
• Build a business case by quantifying the impact of processes.

10:30 AM: Expert Q&A

Jessica Williams Director of Legal Team Strategy & Operations FanDuel

Bernardine Lai Director, Outside Counsel Relationships U.S. Bancorp

10:45 AM: Networking Break

BLOCK 2: The Legal Services Market: Players, Changes, and Trends

11:15 AM: The ALSP Revolution: Creating Unprecedented Value

Karl Dorwart Vice President, Head of Healthcare, Life Sciences and Consumer Staples Factor

Industry experts explore the transformative power of Alternate Legal Service Providers (ALSPs). Discover how these innovative solutions are reshaping the legal landscape, delivering cost-effective, efficient, and high-value legal services. Gain insights into the future of legal operations and learn how your organization can leverage ALSPs to drive success and unlock new opportunities.

11:45 AM: Power Tools and Partnership: Crafting a Winning Strategy

Jonathan Greenblatt Vice President of Legal LinkSquares

Joey Litman General Counsel Lumivero

At the beginning of a partnership, it is vital to establish alignment among legal, procurement, and operations functions. This alignment lays the foundation for a smooth and efficient workflow. By leveraging their unique strengths, teams can collaboratively make optimal decisions. However, the true strength of a partnership lies in the tools available to them.

Join us for an engaging fireside chat as we delve into the art of aligning legal, procurement, and operations functions. Explore the essential power tools required to create a streamlined intake and task management workflow, enabling more efficient management of legal and procurement tasks.

12:15 PM: Expert Q&A

Karen Helten Outside Counsel Senior Manager Salesforce

Andy Krebs Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations Twilio

12:30 PM: Lunch

BLOCK 3: ESG / DEI

1:30 PM: The 2023 Update: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Legal Sourcing

	Adrienne Fox Director, Global Procurement - Legal Services Novartis		Milly Parekh Senior Manager, Litigation Operations Johnson & Johnson
	Zane Riester Senior Counsel Johnson & Johnson

Join us as we delve into the latest strategies and initiatives reshaping the legal sourcing landscape to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Explore how organizations are fostering a more inclusive legal industry, and learn about the key trends, challenges, and opportunities driving positive change. Be part of the conversation that's transforming the legal profession for the better.

2:15 PM: Expert Q&A

Paul Lewis Director, Global Category Lead Johnson & Johnson

Andie Lam Director, Global Category Manager, Legal Novartis

2:30 PM: Networking Break

BLOCK 4: The Legal Tech Boom

2:45 PM: Beating Contract Chaos

Alec Guettel Co-Founder of Knowable and Axiom Law Knowable

Management of contracts has been a systematic failure across large enterprises. Why has it been so hard? What effective solutions are finally starting to emerge? A few companies getting real traction against contract chaos tell their stories.

3:15 PM: The Future of Legal Tech: AI, Automation, and Beyond

Olga V. Mack Vice President & CEO, CounselLink CLM LexisNexis

Join a forward-thinking discussion on the future of legal technology, exploring AI, automation, and emerging trends shaping the legal industry.

3:30 PM: Expert Q&A & Break

Jon Lane Senior Manager, Global Legal Procurement GSK

Matt Rossman Vice President, Senior Sourcing Manager - Legal Services Deutsche Bank

BLOCK 5: Building the Modern Legal Department

4:00 PM: Legal Department Leadership: Taking the Reins

Andy Krebs Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations Twilio

Jessica Williams Director of Legal Team Strategy & Operations FanDuel

This panel is designed for legal professionals seeking to step into leadership roles and make a significant impact. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and leadership strategies from seasoned legal leaders.

4:30 PM: Legal Department Transformation: Latest Best Practices from the Field

Eric Feistel Morae

Discover cutting-edge approaches, gleaned from real-world experiences, that are reshaping legal departments today. Explore the forefront of industry innovation and gain valuable insights into how to implement best practices that drive meaningful change in your legal department.

5:00-6:30 PM: Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres