Summit ‘24 Agenda
October 22-24, San Francisco
Three days of programming, endless impact.
Three days of programming, endless impact.
October 22 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Build your expertise in AI fundamentals, workflow strategy, and application best practices from industry and product experts. This certification is fast-paced and best suited for users looking to immediately leverage AI in their workflows.
October 22 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Build your expertise in AI fundamentals, workflow strategy, and application best practices from industry and product experts. This certification is fast-paced and best suited for users looking to immediately leverage AI in their workflows.
October 22 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Dive deep into data uploads and productions in Everlaw. This certification track is designed for those looking to conduct their own uploads and productions and professionals responsible for their team’s data operations.
October 22 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Improve your understanding of Storybuilder’s timelines, collaborative drafting, and deposition workflows. This half-day certification course is designed for beginners and legal professionals collaboratively building their case narrative in Everlaw.
October 22 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
You and your team are in a race against the clock to organize documents before a looming deadline. Work together to complete a variety of tasks to identify and organize important documents. Can your team master the art of document management and escape the office before the clock strikes 5:00?
October 22 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Learn how to tackle the intricacies of the Production Quality Assurance (QA) Tool on Everlaw in this interactive training session. By the end of this session, you will be able to identify and understand common production warnings and effectively address them to ensure seamless production quality assurance.
October 23 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Join AJ Shankar, Everlaw Founder and CEO, as he shares his philosophy on building the best, most-practical technology for legal professionals like you. Experience firsthand the powerful new features, both AI and non-AI, changing the practice of law today.
October 23 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
See the most powerful Everlaw features in action as we explore new workflows and capabilities. Join us to learn how these advancements can empower your team and elevate your practice.
October 23 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Leaders from academia, corporate legal departments, and leading law firms share new industry research on the expected impacts of generative AI on organizational needs and professional development.
October 23 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Will generative AI usher in the biggest change to discovery since the publication of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure? Leading plaintiffs’ attorneys share how they’re thinking about, planning for, and using generative AI in their practices today.
October 23 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Unlock the full potential of Everlaw’s deposition and collaboration features in this interactive workshop. This session will feature live demonstrations and hands-on exercises that showcase how to streamline workflows, manage evidence, and enhance team collaboration for everyone involved in the deposition process. Join us to elevate your expertise and transform your approach to depositions with Storybuilder.
October 23 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
See how Holland & Knight pairs technology, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to set a new standard in client service. In this session, firm leaders share their philosophy on the discovery process and how they are creating a world-class approach that drives efficiency, fosters innovation, and elevates their practice. Discover the strategies and solutions that have made Holland & Knight a leader in the field, and learn how you can apply these insights to enhance your own practice.
October 23 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Explore practical strategies for handling discovery in plaintiff’s firms without the aid of a dedicated litigation support department. This session will provide insights into managing complex cases, optimizing resources, and leveraging technology to efficiently navigate the discovery process while maintaining a focus on client advocacy.
October 23 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Doing more with less has been the mandate of corporate legal teams since their inception. But today, the most innovative in-house attorneys are finding creative and strategic new ways to drive efficiencies around litigation and investigations – and transform their teams in the process.
October 23 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
See how leading firms are integrating generative AI into their litigation processes. This session will cover practical strategies firms are implementing to scale AI throughout their processes, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
October 23 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Gain a comprehensive perspective on complex litigation with a deep dive into mass torts, MDLs, and other multifaceted legal challenges. This session brings together insights from the perspectives of the judiciary, special masters, leaders at plaintiffs’ firms, and public sector litigation management, so you can navigate the intricacies of complex cases from every angle.
October 23 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Join us for a hands-on training session where you’ll dive into the powerful capabilities of EverlawAI Assistant. You will complete a series of challenges and experience firsthand how EverlawAI Assistant can streamline your workflows and enhance your document analysis. You will learn how to efficiently navigate and leverage the Writing Assistant, Review Assistant, and Coding Suggestions to unlock insights in this collaborative adventure!
October 23 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Kevin Roose from The New York Times is returning to Everlaw Summit to discuss generative AI and dive deeper into the potential behind this technology, as well as the rapid developments over the past year.
October 24 9:10 AM – 10:10 AM
Join Shankar Vedantam, celebrated journalist and host of the Hidden Brain podcast, as he dives into the invisible forces that influence everything around us, from the dynamics of a courtroom argument to our ability to adapt to new and changing environments. For legal professionals who are constantly at the front lines of change, and are asked to continuously innovate on the fly, this keynote can’t be missed.
October 24 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
From adjudicating contentious discovery disputes to anticipating the impact of AI, leading members of the judiciary share their perspectives on pressing issues in ediscovery and litigation.
October 24 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Celebrate the inspiring work of innovative legal professionals like you. Join us as we honor this year’s Summit Award winners in the following categories: Corporate Breakthrough of the Year; Innovative Breakthrough of the Year in Generative AI; Impact Agent of the Year; DEI Change Agent; Rising Star in Ediscovery; and Everlaw for Good.
October 24 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
The days of passive corporate clients are long gone. Today’s most innovative in-house teams are building powerful partnerships with their outside counsel, driving both cost savings and improved outcomes. Join this session to get insights directly from corporate legal professionals helping to evolve the relationship between in-house legal teams and their outside counsel.
October 24 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Building a community of interest around ediscovery best practices is essential for agencies of all sizes looking to manage increasing data volumes and complex litigation. Involving an agency’s community of legal professionals in transforming government approaches to litigation helps align strategies with practical needs, brings credibility to change-makers, and fosters long-term collaboration.
In this panel, experts from St. Louis County, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for United States Attorneys discuss how they establish and socialize best practices to drive collaboration, technology adoption, and consistent, scalable processes across diverse teams.
Join this session to see how small changes ladder up to big goals, with examples taken straight from the real world. Learn about techniques for better understanding internal needs, strategies for creating workflows that stick, and how failure can be a stepping stone to success.
October 24 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Leverage Data Visualizer and Search to dive into the evidence and explore the relationship between two familiar people. Sift through key documents, trace communication patterns, and uncover all the juicy details. Learn to use Everlaw to piece together all the clues and find out if there is more to the story.
October 24 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Lawyers’ dedication to their clients often leads to an “always-on” culture, causing high stress and burnout. This session explores the root causes, such as intense job demands and lack of resources, and why firms must address burnout to avoid costly turnover. Learn to recognize the signs and discover strategies for preventing burnout, including taking breaks, leveraging technology, and maintaining health basics. Join us to break the cycle and foster a healthier work-life balance in the legal profession.
October 24 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Today’s legal matters are defined by data, from initial investigation to final judgment. Join this panel to learn best practices and key considerations around ESI throughout a case’s lifecycle, from key decision makers across this complex journey from investigation to trial.
October 24 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Whether it’s a smoking gun or the painstaking assembly of hundreds of pieces of evidence, the discovery process is key to unearthing the facts of a matter and ensuring justice is done. See how that process played out in two matters that made headlines around the globe: The U.K.'s Post Office Horizon litigation, one the largest scandals to hit the U.K. in modern memory, and the Maui wildfire litigation, which sought to redress the losses involved stemming from the devastating series of wildfires that broke out in Maui, Hawaii in 2023.
October 24 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
As deepfake technology becomes more sophisticated, it threatens the foundational trust in the authenticity of evidence presented in courtrooms. From manipulated videos to fabricated audio recordings, deepfakes blur the line between reality and fiction, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish genuine evidence from falsified content. Join this expert panel to learn how practitioners and the courts can prepare for the influx of potential deepfake “evidence” in litigation.
October 24 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
The discovery process, by its very nature, involves vast amounts of sensitive data, making robust data protection controls a must. Join this all-star panel as they discuss the challenges and potential solutions for protecting sensitive data, ensuring client trust, and staving off a potentially disastrous litigation data breach.
October 24 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Come play the popular Connections game! You’ll work together to find the different ways to link Everlaw features.
Select sessions at Everlaw Summit are expected to qualify for CLE credit in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NJ, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, WA, WV, WY. NACLE will try to accommodate requests for CLE credit in your state. Attorneys may be eligible to receive CLE credit through reciprocity or attorney self-submission in other states. For more specific information about CLE accreditation please contact sdornbush@nacle.com.