Countdown to Innovation: Voting Deadline Nears for Legal Tech Startups at ABA TECHSHOW 2026

The legal technology landscape is poised for a dynamic showcase as the deadline approaches to vote for startups vying for a coveted spot at the 10th annual Startup Alley at the ABA TECHSHOW. The deadline for casting votes is firmly set for this Friday, February 13, concluding at 11:45 p.m. ET.

This year, the Techshow, scheduled from March 25-28 in Chicago, will feature a live pitch competition on its opening night. The 15 legal tech startups with the most votes will showcase their innovations in a dedicated section of the exhibit hall, aiming to attract attention and investment.

The competition is tight, with only 15 spots available out of 25 participating startups. The current leaderboard is as follows:

  1. LegalBridge
  2. Candle AI
  3. Immediator
  4. Bradwell
  5. EstateScribe
  6. TwinCounsel
  7. Litmas AI
  8. CounselPro
  9. Sonar Legal
  10. Simone
  11. CaseCreate
  12. EstateMin
  13. LawFi
  14. CollBox
  15. SecureSplit
  16. Lawdify
  17. StreamSettle
  18. Trailmate
  19. PowerPatent
  20. ZODR Ai
  21. SayWell
  22. DraftyAI
  23. LawQi Global
  24. ChronoTracer
  25. AutoScript, AutoScriptOne, Deposition-AI

The voting process is pivotal as it allows industry professionals to support enterprises they believe will lead the next wave of legal technology innovation. As of now, front-runners like LegalBridge and Candle AI have amassed significant backing, but the final results remain open-ended.

For further details and to participate in the voting, please visit the official announcement.