As part of our mission to empower professionals in the legal technology market and to democratize legal tech, LTH is proud to present our second Velocity (formerly VendorFest) event.
Velocity is a unique event designed exclusively for CEOs and founders of companies in the legal tech industry. It will bring together top industry leaders, investors, and innovators to foster discussions, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving legal tech space.
With content from renowned industry figures and carefully curated panel discussions featuring legal tech buyers, successful founders, and industry investors, Velocity promises to be a day of valuable insights and networking opportunities.
The event is free of charge for all invited participants, thanks to the generous sponsorship of leading industry partners
Velocity is a unique event designed exclusively for CEOs and founders of companies in the legal tech industry. It will bring together top industry leaders, investors, and innovators to foster discussions, share insights, and explore new opportunities in the rapidly evolving legal tech space.
With content from renowned industry figures and carefully curated panel discussions featuring legal tech buyers, successful founders, and industry investors, Velocity promises to be a day of valuable insights and networking opportunities.
The event is free of charge for all invited participants, thanks to the generous sponsorship of leading industry partners
Location
ILA Penthouse & Rooftop
253 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001
253 WEST 28TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001
Date & Time
March 9th, 2026, 11:00AM - 4:00PM
2025 Agenda (2026 Agenda coming soon)
11:00 AM
Coffee and Conversation
Join peers, industry luminaries and the LTH team to catch up with old friends and make new connections.
11:25 AM
Welcome Remarks
Chris Ford, CMO, and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub and the MC for the event, opens the day
Nikki Shaver, CEO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Jeroen Plink, COO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Nikki Shaver, CEO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
Jeroen Plink, COO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub
11:30 AM
Keynote Address: Debunking the Biggest Myths About Legaltech and AI
Join Eric Goldberg, Partner at McKinsey & Company, strategy advisor to law firms, legal tech companies, and PE funds, as he debunks the biggest myths about legal tech and AI. Drawing from his personal and McKinsey’s expertise in the legal and legal tech markets, he will discuss how AI is reshaping legal and legal tech. Gain insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities as the legal industry navigates the AI revolution.
Eric Goldberg, Partner McKinsey & Company
Eric Goldberg, Partner McKinsey & Company
12:00 PM
Services Overview
12:05 pM
What Buyers Want
A panel of legal tech buyers and decision-makers from leading law firms discuss key trends in legal tech purchasing, decision-making factors, and what solutions law firms prioritize.
Moderated by Nikki Shaver, CEO Legaltech Hub
Panelists:
Oz Benamram
Kay Kim, Chief Practice Innovation Officer at Paul Hastings
Ilona Logvinova, Director of Practice Innovation at Cleary Gottleib
Joe Green, CINO at Gunderson Dettmer
Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Fisher Phillips
Brad Blickstein, CEO at Blickstein Group
Moderated by Nikki Shaver, CEO Legaltech Hub
Panelists:
Oz Benamram
Kay Kim, Chief Practice Innovation Officer at Paul Hastings
Ilona Logvinova, Director of Practice Innovation at Cleary Gottleib
Joe Green, CINO at Gunderson Dettmer
Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer, Fisher Phillips
Brad Blickstein, CEO at Blickstein Group
1:05 pM
Lunch & Networking
2:00 pM
Successful Exits: Lessons from Founders Who've Done It
Founders who have successfully exited their legal tech businesses discuss challenges in scaling legal tech businesses, exit strategies, and key takeaways from the exit process.
Moderated by Jeroen Plink, COO, Legaltech Hub
Panelists:
Noah Waisberg, CEO & Co-founder at Zuva
Laura Leopard, Founder at Leopard Solutions
Haley Altman, Strategic Advisor at Litera and CEO & founder at Doxly
Gaby Isturiz, General Partner at The Fund XX
Laura Safdie, Head of Innovation, Legal at Thomson Reuters & Co-founder at Casetext
Moderated by Jeroen Plink, COO, Legaltech Hub
Panelists:
Noah Waisberg, CEO & Co-founder at Zuva
Laura Leopard, Founder at Leopard Solutions
Haley Altman, Strategic Advisor at Litera and CEO & founder at Doxly
Gaby Isturiz, General Partner at The Fund XX
Laura Safdie, Head of Innovation, Legal at Thomson Reuters & Co-founder at Casetext
3:00 pM
The Investment Banker's View
Insights from a leading investment banker in legal as they discuss current trends in legal tech valuation, what investors look for, and how to position for growth and acquisition.
Scott Mozarsky, Managing Director at JEGI CLARITY
Scott Mozarsky, Managing Director at JEGI CLARITY
3:30 pM
Facilitated Discussion: Security Questionnaires
Moderated by Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub, Jeroen Plink, COO, Legaltech Hub
*Special note about LegalEve*
Legalweek has changed up the schedule in 2026, with the exhibit hall opening reception now on Monday from 4:15pm to 6:15pm. We will finish Velocity by 4 so all can make it to the reception, and we will host our LegalEve social at a separate venue from 6:30-8:30pm. All Velocity attendees are welcome to join us at LegalEve.
About the Organizers
Legaltech Hub (founded by Nikki Shaver and Jeroen Plink) is a leading legaltech advisory and insights firm.
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
Jeroen Plink
Co-Founder and COO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
2025 Speakers
Introducing our keynote speaker, Eric Goldberg
Eric is a leader in McKinsey’s Private Capital Practice and helps lead their business services investor work in the Americas. He is also a key figure within their professional services unit, working closely with global firms and other key market participants.
Eric’s work focuses on strategy and due diligence efforts for global investors and their portfolio companies, where he works closely with businesses across the services landscape. He frequently advises large legal service and technology firms on various strategic matters.
Eric’s work focuses on strategy and due diligence efforts for global investors and their portfolio companies, where he works closely with businesses across the services landscape. He frequently advises large legal service and technology firms on various strategic matters.
Oz Benamram
CKIO at Simpson Thacher
Kay Kim
CHIEF PRACTICE INNOVATION OFFICER AT PAUL HASTINGS
Ilona Logvinova
DIRECTOR OF PRACTICE INNOVATION AT CLEARY GOTTLEIB
Joe Green
CINO AT GUNDERSON DETTMER
Noah Waisberg
CEO & CO-FOUNDER AT ZUVA
Laura Leopard
FOUNDER AT LEOPARD SOLUTIONS
Haley Altman
STRATEGIC ADVISOR AT LITERA AND CEO & FOUNDER AT DOXLY
Gaby Isturiz
GENERAL PARTNER AT THE FUND XX
Scott Mozarsky
MANAGING DIRECTOR AT JEGI CLARITY
Brad Blickstein
CEO Blickstein Group
Chris Ford
CMO Legaltech hub
Laura Safdie
Head of Innovation, Legal at Thomson Reuters & Co-founder at Casetext
Evan Shenkman
Chief knowledge and innovation officer, fisher phillips
Our Partners
