A forthcoming two-day conference devoted to knowledge management and innovation within the legal profession is set to debut in October in New York City. The event is spearheaded by Patrick DiDomenico, better known as the president and founder of InspireKM Consulting and former head of innovation and knowledge management at multiple law firms, and Joshua Fireman, president and founder of the Fireman & Company, an Epiq company. DiDomenico and Fireman aim to offer fresh perspectives and innovative formats, by roping in top-tier speakers and securing a remarkable new event space.
Slated to be held on October 12 and 13, 2023, the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference is expected to encapsulate two keynote sessions, eight plenary sessions, five breakout sessions, and seven hours devoted to networking.
The plenary sessions encapsulate a plethora of knowledge management (KM) and innovation-themed subjects such as:
- No Hallucinations: Firms Share Actual AI Implementations
- The End of KM as We Know It: Embedding Knowledge Management for Optimal Efficiency
- Getting Buy-In for Process Automation and Legal Tech Adoption
- Green Eggs and KM: Building a Firm-Wide KM Program From the Ground Up
- Inside Innovation: Views From a Law Firm and In-House Legal Department
- Help Me Help You: Becoming an Ideal Client for Your Vendors
- Building the Legal Practice of the Future: The Transformation of Gunderson’s Employment & Labor Group
- Smooth Transitions: Ensuring Effective Succession Planning In KM & Innovation Leadership
Additionally, there will be five different breakout sessions:
- C-Suite Roundtable
- KM & Innovation 101 Roundtable
- KM Attorney Roundtable
- User Experience Roundtable
- Practical Project Management Roundtable
The comprehensive list of speakers includes leading figures from the world of innovation and knowledge management, practicing attorneys, company founders, and independent consultants.
Dozens of Am Law 100 firms have already registered for the conference that promises to deliver practical skills and collaboration opportunities for professionals at varying skill levels, beyond the conventional conference format.
This report was initially published by LawNext.