Gen AI + Law Firm Data – Gaining A Key Competitive Edge

Moderator, Bob Ambrogi | LawSites.com

Bob is a Massachusetts lawyer and journalist who has been covering legal technology and the web for more than 20 years, primarily through his blog LawSites.com. Former editor-in-chief of several legal newspapers, he is a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and an inaugural Fastcase 50 honoree.

Casey Flaherty, Chief Strategy Officer | LexFusion

Casey is a litigator turned in-house counsel turned legal operations consultant who has spent his career focused on leveraging legal expertise through process and technology. From setting up the legal operations function in a Fortune 5 company to building the world’s largest legal project management team inside the world’s largest law firm, Mr. Flaherty is at the forefront of the multi-disciplinary delivery of legal services to meet the needs of business at scale and pace. A legal tech founder himself, Mr. Flaherty is also keenly aware of the digital transformation imperative after a decade in the legal trenches (post graduation from the University of Southern California School of Law). Mr. Flaherty is a prolific speaker and author, including Unless You Ask , a guide to data-driven dialogue for law departments and law firm published by the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Haley Altman, Strategic Advisor | Litera

Haley is a corporate attorney and began her career in Big Law, first as an associate and then partner, moving into entrepreneurship as the founder of Doxly, Inc., which was acquired by Litera. There she took on the role of global head of corporate development, and eventually led 10 acquisitions in a time span of less than two years. Most recently, Haley has shifted to a strategic advisor consulting role at Litera, where she continues to support the leadership team and their M&A and product strategy.

Nicholas Sarokhanian, Partner | Barnes & Thornburg

Nicholas A. Sarokhanian represents business clients in their highstakes, strategic and complex disputes with competitors, consumers or governments. Clients turn to Nicholas for his big picture thinking and his ability to quickly process facts and identify patterns, which allows him to craft strategies that not only aim to achieve clients’ short-term goals but advance and enhance their long-term objectives. Nicholas is also a member of Barnes & Thornburg’s Artificial Intelligence Industry Group, and is proficient in generative AI, LLMs, and RAG technology, and advises companies regarding emerging issues and opportunities in this rapidly changing space.

I. The benefits of predictive analytics and data-driven decision-making | 1:00pm – 1:20pm

II. How data can create a personalized client experience | 1:20pm – 1:40pm

III. The tools and techniques that empower lawyers to become more strategic in their practice | 1:40pm – 2:00pm