You heard correctly – Legalweek 2025 is fast approaching!
In a few weeks, thousands of legal professionals gather to network with their peers, dive deeper into their professional development, explore topics and strategies tailored specifically to their role, and gain the tools to get legal business done.
Organized by ALM, this year’s event will focus on addressing the ever-changing legal landscape and helping legal leaders restructure, rebuild, and reinvigorate today’s law firms and legal departments.
Here are a few things you won’t want to miss at Legalweek 2025.
I. General Counsel Workshop
The General Counsel Workshop at Legalweek 2025 is designed for in-house legal leaders looking to sharpen their strategic, financial, and leadership skills in an increasingly complex business environment. This half-day session dives deep into how general counsel teams can align legal strategies with business objectives, manage risk proactively, and optimize budgets to ensure they contribute directly to corporate success.
Attendees will gain insights into navigating cross-functional partnerships, balancing legal oversight with business agility, and fostering a culture of adaptability within their teams. Discussions will also explore how to attract, engage, and retain top legal talent, ensuring that today’s in-house teams are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Whether you’re a seasoned general counsel or an aspiring in-house leader, this workshop provides practical strategies and expert insights to help you drive value, mitigate risk, and lead with confidence in 2025 and beyond.
II. AI, Cybersecurity, and the Courtroom: What Every Legal Professional Needs to Know
The Judicial Roundtable at Legalweek 2025 is back—bringing together top judges from across the nation to break down the biggest challenges in discovery, AI, and cybersecurity. As legal teams navigate the ever-growing flood of data-driven litigation, this session offers a rare chance to hear directly from the bench about how technology is reshaping the courtroom.
From landmark cases to emerging litigation trends, judges will provide practical insights into the evolving responsibilities of legal professionals. With AI-assisted discovery becoming more prevalent, attorneys must ensure they’re meeting ethical obligations under Model Rules 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality), and 5.3 (Supervision of AI and legal tech tools).
Expect a thought-provoking discussion on balancing innovation with ethical integrity, understanding where the courts stand on AI’s role in legal decision-making, and what attorneys need to do to stay compliant in an increasingly complex digital landscape. If you’re involved in litigation, eDiscovery, or legal tech, this session is a must-attend at Legalweek 2025.
III. Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
Legalweek 2025 is the go-to hub for professionals in all corners of the legal industry. With more than 6,000 attendees and 300+ speakers hailing from 34 countries across four days, this event offers an unprecedented opportunity to establish new connections – both personally and professionally – while picking up valuable insights along the way!
From networking receptions and special events designed specifically with professional development needs in mind to exploring topics tailored towards your role – there’s no better place for you to gain tools that will help get business done. So don’t miss out on powering through years of progress at once!
IV. Don’t Miss Keynote Speakers Rob Lowe and Rachel Tobac
Legalweek 2025 brings together two powerhouse keynote speakers offering unique perspectives on resilience and security in a fast-evolving world. Rob Lowe, the award-winning actor, director, and bestselling author, will share his insights on turning obstacles into opportunities. With a career spanning four decades in Hollywood, Lowe has mastered the art of reinvention. His session, The Art of Reinvention: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones, will explore how professionals can navigate change and adapt for long-term success.
Meanwhile, Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security and an ethical hacker, will deliver a riveting session on the shifting cybersecurity landscape. In The New Frontier of Hacking: How AI, Voice Cloning, and ChatGPT Are Reshaping Cybersecurity, Tobac will demonstrate how AI-driven threats, deepfakes, and voice-cloning are transforming cybercrime. She’ll provide critical insights into how legal professionals can detect, prevent, and mitigate emerging risks in an increasingly digital world.
V. Recognizing the Innovators Shaping Legal Tech’s Future
The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards is more than just a ceremony—it’s a celebration of the individuals and organizations driving meaningful change in the legal technology space. With a record-breaking number of nominations, this year’s event will honor the trailblazers who are redefining how legal teams operate, leverage AI, and navigate the evolving legal landscape.
Hosted at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on March 24, 2025, the evening will bring together industry leaders, forward-thinking legal professionals, and top innovators for a night of recognition and networking.
With Morae as the headline sponsor and ContractPodAi proudly supporting the event, the night promises to shine a spotlight on the advancements, strategies, and people driving the industry forward. Whether you’re attending to celebrate, connect, or gain inspiration for your own legal tech journey, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Don’t miss ContractPodAi at Legalweek 2025!
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