The first ever MidLaw Tech & Innovation CLE Seminar will educate professionals in the midsize law firm segment on how to effectively leverage technology to transform your legal practice. Whether you are a firm leader, practitioner or administrator, this one-day program will teach you about the current and future states of legal technology, especially solutions built with Generative AI. You'll get practical insights into how you can evolve your practice using technology, preview the latest legal tech solutions and network with your industry peers.
LOCATION District of Columbia Bar | 901 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA DATE & TIME Wednesday, September 3rd 2025 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Agenda
| 8:45 am - 9:15 am
Registration, light breakfast & networking
Register at the venue, grab a coffee and a light breakfast, and meet your fellow attendees for the day
| 9:25 am
Welcome
Meet your hosts from Legaltech Hub and hear about how the day will unfold
| 9:30 am
The Impact of Generative AI on the MidLaw Legal Market
There's been a radical evolution in technology solutions as GenAI's influence has hit the legal tech industry. So what is real, what is hyperbole and what is next for innovation in the midsize legal space?
Speaker: Nicola Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
| 10:00 am
Unlocking Your Firm’s Competitive Edge: The Power of Strong Practice Management
Midsize firms are facing mounting pressure to do more with less – yet many are weighed down by disconnected systems, redundant tools, and inefficiencies that drain profitability and productivity. This session will present data-backed insights on how many tools firms are using today, what they’re relying on for practice management, and where inefficiencies are creating hidden costs. Attendees will gain insight into why strong practice management isn’t just operational, but a strategic advantage that drives growth, delivers better client experiences, and improves bottom line.
Five minute previews of solutions relevant to your practice NetDocuments vLex
| 11:00 am
Morning Break
Your second cup of coffee, networking and book a full demo with our solution partners
| 11:30 am
Levelling Up Your Legal Drafting
This 30-minute session is designed for leaders of mid-sized law firms seeking practical and actionable guidance on integrating AI technology into their transactional practice and how these technologies can transform contract drafting and review. This session equips participants with insights on the current state of LegalTech in the practice of corporate law, client expectations around AI adoption for transactional work, and strategic implementation tips tailored for firms without dedicated Knowledge Management teams. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these tools can increase operational efficiency in deal management, reduce errors in complex transaction documents, and enable attorneys to focus on higher-value work.
Speaker: Scott Ball, Legal Product Expert, Draftwise
| 12:00 pm
Readiness for AI: Data Structure and Taxonomies
AI is rapidly transforming legal practice—but its effectiveness depends on the quality and structure of your firm’s data. This session outlines a strategic framework for mid-sized law firms to prepare for AI by focusing on core elements like data organization, taxonomies, and metadata. Participants will explore how a strong information architecture enables AI tools to deliver reliable results in contract review, document automation, and other high-impact legal workflows. The session also addresses emerging ethical and regulatory obligations, including client confidentiality, transparency, and fairness—drawing on guidance from the ABA and state bar associations.
Speaker: Jennifer Poon, Legal Solutions Director, NetDocuments
| 12:30 pm
Solution Speed Demos
Five minute previews of solutions relevant to your practice Litera Actionstep Draftwise
| 12:50 pm
Panel: How to Set Your Firm Up for Success in an AI-Powered Future
Learn what technology is mission-critical, what your peers employ and what will give you a competitive edge in your technology stack, based on market research and case studies. This session will also explore key questions such as the build versus buy dilemma, and whether you should be investing in broad AI solutions or narrow point solutions.
Speakers: Moish Peltz, Co-Managing Partner, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP; Ken Falcon, Co-Managing Partner, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, Oz Benamram, Legaltech Consultant Moderator: Stephanie Wilkins, Director of Content, Legaltech Hub
| 1:30 pm
Lunch
Enjoy a networking lunch with opportunities to speak to your peers, colleagues, and the event speakers and hosts.
| 2:30 pm
All AI ends with workflows
Learn how to get the most value out of AI by combining it with workflow technology - from reviewing contracts as part of M&A due diligence to processing claims and document generation.
Speaker: Michael Grupp, CEO, BRYTER
| 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion – From Chaos to Clarity: Making AI Work with the Data You Have
Law firms have no shortage of data—but not all of it is structured, clean, or ready for AI. In this session, we’ll explore how two different types of AI-powered tools approach the data challenge: one focused on transforming internal firm data into structured assets, and one designed to extract insight directly from unstructured sources. Whether your firm is trying to organize experience data, scale review, or prepare for production, you’ll leave with a better understanding of how to build a realistic and resilient data strategy.
Speakers: Ashley Gibbs, Senior Director, Product Value Engineers, Litera, Anthony DeJohn, Executive Vice President, Product, Design, & Data Science, Nebula. Moderator: Stephanie Wilkins, Director of Content, Legaltech Hub
| 3:40 pm
Solution Speed Demos
Five minute previews of solutions relevant to your practice BRYTER Nebula
| 3:50 pm
Afternoon Break
Enjoy light refreshments and recharge for the final sessions
| 4:10 pm
Gaining the Edge - How Great Midsize Firms are Using AI to Gain Market Share
In today's competitive legal landscape, midsize firms need every advantage to compete effectively with larger practices while maintaining cost efficiency for their clients. This session will examine how artificial intelligence is democratizing access to sophisticated litigation tools previously available only to the largest firms, enabling midsize practices to deliver BigLaw-quality research and analysis at a fraction of the traditional cost and time investment. Attendees will explore specific AI applications that are transforming litigation practice, including intelligent document analysis, automated case law research, and predictive analytics for case strategy development.
Speakers: Ed Walters, Chief Strategy Officer, vLex
| 4:40 pm
How to Evaluate, Buy and Implement Technology Solutions
Now that you know what solutions you need, this session will lay out the roadmap on where to find them, how to find the right one, and how to make sure they are effectively employed by your team
Speaker: Nicola Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
| 4:55 pm
Wrap-Up with the LTH Team
| 5:00 pm
Happy Hour
Finish off a day of learning and sharing with a beverage and some light refreshments with your fellow attendees. You will also have the opportunity to network and mingle with vendors and members of the LTH team to ask further questions.
Don't miss out.
Register by September 3. We look forward to seeing you there.