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Meet Our Speakers
Managing eDiscovery as a team of 1
It may sound impossible to manage eDiscovery for such a large corporation as a team of 1, but at Home Depot, they make the impossible, possible.
Discovery Counsel, Google
Legal Data Intelligence: Breaking Down Silos.
Briordy Meyers, Discovery Counsel at Google, will discuss the common challenges with legal data he observed across the organizations he has worked at as in-house counsel and how those challenges presented opportunities for improved risk management, cost savings--and innovation. While process and technology are central to addressing enterprise level data workflows, Briordy will focus on the people aspect to Legal Data Intelligence and how networking within your organization is the key to turning challenges into opportunities.
Vice President, Legal Affairs, North America, Sonova Group
The 7 Deadly Sins of Law Department Innovation
Dan will share valuable lessons providing insights and strategies to help you navigate innovation journeys in the legal field. His team uses an innovation mindset which has helped them to manage an overwhelming influx of requests and demands efficiently. By simplifying and automating processes, his team can focus their talents on high-impact tasks.
Partner & Managing Director of Troutman Pepper eMerge,Troutman Pepper
Using AI as a Training Tool
Learn how eMerge has incorporated generative AI into their team training. eMerge built a Generative AI system to assist with 1:1 training with AI for their workflows and tools.
Executive Director, Analytics Senior Manager, Legal Department, Wells Fargo
How Wells Fargo Built a Legal Business Intelligence Group from the Ground Up
Learn how having a flexible yet focused approach, emphasizing the importance of people, a consultative mindset, and the right tools helped to build a robust Legal Business Intelligence Group. What challenges they had and how they fostered collaboration, and leveraged technology to create a robust and forward-thinking business intelligence function.
Legal Chief of Staff and Director of Operations, SunPower Corporation
How to Get the Most Out of SOLID
How do you maximize your experience at SOLID? Brad will delve into effective strategies for networking and leveraging the wealth of knowledge shared by your peers. Discover tips for making meaningful connections, participating in collaborative discussions, and accessing learning opportunities that can enhance your professional growth. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned attendee, this session will help you unlock the full potential of SOLID, ensuring you leave with valuable insights and a robust professional network.
Counsel, CoverMyMeds
From Chaos to Catalyst: Leveraging a Not To Do Framework
Attendees can expect to:
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Learn a tool and framework to revolutionize workload efficiency, freeing up time to focus on the highest-value initiatives
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Discover the power of contextual reframing to transform problem solving, challenge assumptions and enhance negotiation outcomes, and unlock innovation
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Explore applications of these tools in practice to influence, collaborate, and deliver differentiated value
Technology Advisor, Oxford University Institute for Ethics in AI
Is AGI the Right Objective? Ethical implications of the race to generative AI
As Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) progresses from theoretical aspiration to imminent reality, its ethical ramifications present a critical area of examination. This talk will delve into whether AGI should indeed be our ultimate goal, considering its potential impact on both the legal industry and broader societal structures. By scrutinizing these issues, I aim to provide a nuanced perspective on the desirability of AGI and its alignment with the foundational principles of justice and societal well-being.
Director, Legal Operations, Opendoor
Communicating Law Department Value
Learn how Open Door was able to add a dashboard and intake system utilizing resources they already had to communicate department value with no additional spend.
Technical Enablement Lead, DISCO
The AI Edge: Elevate Your Legal Career to Superstar Status
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the legal industry, and like every other sector, it's happening faster than many want to admit. While some lawyers have embraced AI in their daily workflows, others are still unsure about taking the leap. In this session, learn how adopting new AI tools and techniques can enhance your efficiency, improve case outcomes, and streamline research. Plus, gain actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry and become a more effective, innovative, and competitive lawyer.
Chief of Staff, modCounsel
Solutioning Workshop
Join us for an engaging Solutioning Workshop, where participants will collaborate to develop innovative solutions addressing common challenges faced by legal departments. This hands-on session encourages creative problem-solving and knowledge sharing, equipping attendees with practical strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Whether you're dealing with workflow optimization, change management, or resource management, this workshop will provide a platform for discovering new approaches and networking with peers. Come ready to think outside the box and leave with actionable insights to transform your legal operations.
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What We Are About
LEARN WHY LEGAL MAVERICKS LOVE SOLID
SOLID is a TED-STYLE Talk summit focused on innovation and the business of law. Did you ever listen to a great SOLID Talk or panel and wish you had time to engage and brainstorm in real time on how to apply those ideas to your business? 16+ speakers will give TED-STYLE talks around the intersection of innovation, advanced technology, and the business of law. They share what they are doing, how they are doing it, and the business impact it has.
Our talks are followed by facilitated table talks, sprint panels, and town hall discussions, whereby participants discuss what they know now that they did not know before the session started and how to apply these lessons to their own organizations. SOLID provides participants with maximum interaction with peers and colleagues in a round table, workshop environment to assess current challenges and design concrete solutions
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