The New Normal: Stabilizing Legal Change in an AI World
December 2, 2026 | New York City
Why Attend
Now in its fourth year, Legaltech Hub and EY come together to present a program of high-caliber speakers providing practical insights and deep analysis on the most critical problems facing legal departments and law firms today. Join colleagues in discussions and workshops that will leave you with actionable takeaways and a familiarity with the methodologies and providers to support your key initiatives. You'll also enjoy sneak peaks into some of the most exciting legal tech solutions on the market.
Who Should Attend
Corporate legal counsel including GCs, legal operations professionals, law firm leaders and practitioners with an interest in, or a focus on innovation, legal technology, data, or knowledge management.
Now in its fourth year, Legaltech Hub and EY come together to present a program of high-caliber speakers providing practical insights and deep analysis on the most critical problems facing legal departments and law firms today. Join colleagues in discussions and workshops that will leave you with actionable takeaways and a familiarity with the methodologies and providers to support your key initiatives. You'll also enjoy sneak peaks into some of the most exciting legal tech solutions on the market.
Who Should Attend
Corporate legal counsel including GCs, legal operations professionals, law firm leaders and practitioners with an interest in, or a focus on innovation, legal technology, data, or knowledge management.
Location
Offices of EY
One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave
New York City
One Manhattan West, 395 9th Ave
New York City
Date
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
2025 Agenda (2026 coming soon)
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Coffee/Breakfast
9:00-9:10 AM
Welcome, Opening Remarks
Chris Ford, CXO, and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
9:10-9:50 AM
Keynote: Maintaining a Sense of Stability in Times of GenAI
Speakers:
Kristi Gedid, Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY; Dan Hendy, Global Legal Ops Leader, EY; Bryan Keirn, Organizational Change Management & AI, EY; Colleen Sebra, AI & Tech Transformation, EY
Kristi Gedid, Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY; Dan Hendy, Global Legal Ops Leader, EY; Bryan Keirn, Organizational Change Management & AI, EY; Colleen Sebra, AI & Tech Transformation, EY
9:50-10:25 AM
Panel: Best Practices for Developing your AI Strategy
Speakers:
Amy Monaghan, Legal Operations Technology Counsel, Ford Motor Company; Inna Jackson, Director of AI Innovation Strategy, Paul Weiss & Michael Pierson, Co-Chairman, Executive Committee, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Moderator: Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
Amy Monaghan, Legal Operations Technology Counsel, Ford Motor Company; Inna Jackson, Director of AI Innovation Strategy, Paul Weiss & Michael Pierson, Co-Chairman, Executive Committee, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Moderator: Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
10:25-10:45 AM
Speed Demos
See examples of products from real vendors operating in the data-enablement and AI automation spaces
10:45-11:05 AM
Morning Break
11:05-11:40 AM
New Service Delivery Models in an AI World
Speakers:
Ben Tuttle, GTM Manager, Legora & Rachel Hileman, Senior Manager, EY
Ben Tuttle, GTM Manager, Legora & Rachel Hileman, Senior Manager, EY
11:40 -12:15 PM
Future of CLM and Contracting: Where Do We Go From Here?
Speakers:
Markell Smith, Sr Manager, EY & David Silbert, Senior Director, AI & Platform Strategy ,Docusign
Markell Smith, Sr Manager, EY & David Silbert, Senior Director, AI & Platform Strategy ,Docusign
12:15-12:35 PM
Speed Demos
12:35-1:25 PM
Lunch
1:25-2:05 PM
Preparing for the Future of Legal Work with Agents and Data
Speakers:
Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub & Josh DuPlantier, Sr Manager, Legal Function Transformation, EYLaw
Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub & Josh DuPlantier, Sr Manager, Legal Function Transformation, EYLaw
2:05-2:25 PM
Speed Demos
2:25-3:10 PM
Effective Roll-Out of GenAI: Case Studies
Speakers:
Kristi Gedid, Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY; Alec Rocque, Senior Director, Turnaround & Restructuring, EY-Parthenon; Adina Newman, AI LegalTech Counsel & Innovation Advisor, Strategic LegalTech & Richard Lackey, Capital Markets, Ashurst LLP
Moderator: Stephanie Wilkins, Director of Content, Legaltech Hub
Kristi Gedid, Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY; Alec Rocque, Senior Director, Turnaround & Restructuring, EY-Parthenon; Adina Newman, AI LegalTech Counsel & Innovation Advisor, Strategic LegalTech & Richard Lackey, Capital Markets, Ashurst LLP
Moderator: Stephanie Wilkins, Director of Content, Legaltech Hub
3:10-3:30 PM
Afternoon Break
3:30-3:50 PM
Speed Demos
3:50- 4:30 PM
New Pricing Dynamics: Guided Discussion
Collaborative Discussion led by Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub & Michael Pierson, Co-Chairman, Executive Committee, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
4:30-4:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Kristi Gedid, Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY & Josh DuPlantier, Sr Manager, Legal Function Transformation, EYLaw
4:45-6:00 PM
Networking Drinks
Speakers TBA
About the Organizers
Legaltechnology Hub (founded by Nikki Shaver and Jeroen Plink) is a leading legaltech advisory and insights firm.
EY is a global professional services powerhouse, providing tax, consulting, and advisory solutions to drive transformative outcomes.
EY is a global professional services powerhouse, providing tax, consulting, and advisory solutions to drive transformative outcomes.
Nikki Shaver
Co-Founder and CEO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly Managing Director of Knowledge
and Innovation at Paul Hastings
Formerly Managing Director of Knowledge
and Innovation at Paul Hastings
Kristi Gedid
Global Life Sciences Law Leader, EY
Our Partners TBA