As legal professionals keenly watch the intersection of technology and legal practice, the Startup Alley at the ABA TECHSHOW has become an eagerly awaited event that showcases emerging innovators in legal technology. Now in its ninth year, Startup Alley offers an opportunity for new startups to present their ideas to a professional audience, competing in a dynamic live pitch event. The call to action for this year’s selection process has been officially announced: the voting is now open for legal tech enthusiasts to pick 15 finalists from an array of promising semifinalists.
The TECHSHOW, scheduled from April 2-5, 2025, will commence with this riveting live pitch event in Chicago. The selected finalists will not only make their case in a pitch competition but also have the chance to exhibit their innovations in a dedicated ‘Startup Alley’ section of the exhibit hall throughout the event.
This year, the initial selection of semifinalists was meticulously curated by a panel of judges. Legal professionals and tech aficionados are encouraged to participate in this crowd-sourced decision-making process. You can find the list of semifinalists and more details about each one on the official ballot. Each participant is allowed a total of five votes, either spread across different favorites or concentrated on one, allowing flexibility in expressing support for these emerging innovations.
A critical aspect of the Startup Alley is how it reflects broader trends and challenges in the legal sector, with many of this year’s entries integrating technologies such as AI and automation to address efficiency, accessibility, and process optimization in legal practices. As these startups vie for a position in the legal marketplace, the pitch competition offers them a platform for visibility and potential collaboration opportunities with industry leaders and professionals attending the TECHSHOW.
Your participation in the selection process is pivotal. The deadline for voting is set for Friday, February 7, at 11:45 PM ET. As the legal industry continues to evolve with technological advancements, engaging with initiatives like the Startup Alley ensures that practitioners are at the forefront of transformative solutions that could redefine the landscape of legal services.
For those interested in casting their vote or learning more about the event, do not miss the opportunity to influence which startups will have the chance to present at the ABA TECHSHOW 2025.