Legal Geek
North America
Thursday June 20 2024
Recess, Chicago
Join us in Chicago for a one-day law tech conference pairing expert talks with laid-back networking, interactive sessions, and lots of fun!
THE NUMBERS
SUPERCHARGE LEGAL INNOVATION
Conference | Thursday June 20 2024 | Chicago
Legal Geek North America is back in Chicago and bigger than ever before! Our one-day legal innovation conference in Chicago is structured around learning, networking and having fun – and when you buy your ticket, you’ll get the chance to do all three.
After a busy day, you’ll get to unwind at the infamous Legal Geek afterparty, alongside a DJ and karaoke session – and if you are in town the night before, you can join us on our boat tour (now sold out)!
LEGAL GEEK NORTH AMERICA SPEAKERS 2024
We will be announcing our full lineup of 40 speakers over the coming months. If you’re interested in speaking at the event, please apply to speak.
40
SPEAKERS
TED-STYLE
TALKS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TALKS
STARTUP PITCHES AND TECH DEMOS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND Q&As
Nicole Yelsey
Kindworks.Ai
Jessica Escalera
HSBC
Alicia Hawley
K&L Gates
Elena Stein
Dyson
Keith E. Horton
Allwyn North America (Camelot)
Marni Helfand
The Planet Group
Katri Nousiainen
Harvard University
Scott Milner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Nicole Bradick
Theory and Principle
Ben Chiriboga
Nexl
Beth Fellner
Legal Geek
Ian Spain
Vanta
Tim Lange
Approved (Orrick)
Marie Widmer
Legal Ops Uncensored
Katy Ryan
Orrick
Charlie Hernandez
MyPocketLawyer
Eric DeChant
American Society of Legal Engineers (ASLE)
Toby McCrindle
SeedLegals
22 more speakers to be announced soon!
Who’s it for
IN-HOUSE
Our tickets are free for anyone working in an in-house team, with the chance to hear speakers from Google, Uber, Barclays and more.
LAW-FIRMS
Do you work in a law firm and have an interest in legal tech? Then you need to be at Legal Geek North America.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
At our core, Legal Geek is a startup community and we welcome all legal tech companies to join our events.
previous SPEAKERS include:
Attendee breakdown
*real data from Legal Geek North America 2023
Why you should attend
incredible speakers
stellar lineup of industry experts will take to the stage to offer practical guidance, advice and inspiration, with many doing their debut talks at Legal Geek.
One-of-a-kind networking
It’s time for a new style of networking. Our fun side events and networking app gives you the chance to connect in unexpected ways.
Hands-on sessions
Get stuck in and boost your skills at our sessions and interactive fireside chats covering a wide range of relevant topics.
NO SUIT JACKET
REQUIRED
We’ve got a simple ethos for all our law tech events:
- Come to make friends, not to sell
- Dress comfortably – ideally, no ties
- Come to learn and to teach
- Look after your fellow attendees
- This is your community, please pitch in and help
AGENDA
Thursday June 20 2024
The Legal Geek North America agenda will be published in full to ticket holders on the Legal Geek app.
09:00 – 10:00 DOORS OPENS
Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of barista coffee while connecting with fellow attendees.
10:00 – 16:00 TALKS – SESSIONS – PITCHES – NETWORKING
Content running throughout the day, you have the chance to learn in talks, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, and panel discussions. Watch product pitches showcasing the latest legal tech, and engage in networking sessions.
SAMPLE SESSION TITLES:
“How Legal Teams Can Better Integrate Equity Into Their External-Facing Work”
“How Digital Transformation is Driving Law Firm Strategy”
“Leveraging Legal Tech to Improve Your Efficiency”
“How Generative AI Will Change Law Firms BD and Marketing”
“Quantifying your impact and the business impact of Legal Ops”
“The Purpose-Driven GenAI: Guiding Principles for Sustainable App Development”
“Rethinking Talent Development in the Age of AI”
“Thinking on the Bright Side: How to Maintain Optimism When Change is Slow”
16:00 – 21:00 LEGAL GEEK AFTERPARTY
Join us for the legendary Legal Geek afterparty where you can unwind, network, enjoy the relaxed festival atmosphere at Recess.
more from our community
"The venue provided a great backdrop and vibe bringing me face-to-face reconnecting with old, and interesting new friends!"
Kim Craig, Co-founder, Bold Duck Studio
"The ability to connect with such a wide range of legal professionals and innovators makes Legal Geek an exceptional platform for networking and learning."
Scott A. Milner, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Get your tickets
Ticket FAQs:
How do I get help? Drop us an email [email protected] (yes it’s .co) or try our live chat (bottom right)
How do I access a free ticket? If you work in-house you qualify for a free ticket, scroll down to apply. Tickets are subject to approval
What’s included in my ticket? 40+ expert talks, interactive workshops, breakfast lunch and dinner, networking app and much more (see full list below)!
Pro tip: Save 25% ($100) on final ticket price by booking now.
$400
On sale until May 31, 2024. Prices increase from June 1, 2024 to $500.
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before) SOLD OUT
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
You can buy multiple discounted tickets now and assign them to your team later – just enter ‘TBC’ in the name fields. Prefer to pay for a group booking by invoice? Email [email protected] and the team can help.
Save 25% (£100) on final ticket price by booking now.
$200 (BY APPLICATION)
On sale until May 31, 2024. Prices increase from June 1, 2024 to $300
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before) SOLD OUT
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
Register your team tickets now to secure them before tickets sell out.
FREE (BY APPLICATION)
Free tickets if you work in-house. Tickets subject to approval and availability
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before) SOLD OUT
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
Register your team tickets now to secure them before tickets sell out.
Need help? email: [email protected] (yes it’s .co) or try our live chat (bottom right)
$250
On sale until 1st January 2024
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Startup Alley
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before)
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
$300
On sale from 1st January 2024
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Startup Alley
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before)
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
$400
On sale from 1st March 2024
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Startup Alley
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before)
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
$500
On sale from 1st June 2024
- Conference pass
- Meet 600+ attendees
- 40 expert talks and sessions
- Hands-on practical workshops
- Panel discussions and Q&As
- Networking Event app
- Tech demos and product launches
- Sponsor area
- Startup Alley
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
- Ticket to a boat party (the night before)
- Access to exclusive Legal Geek afterparty
LEGAL GEEK
STARTUP PROGRAMME
Legal Geek’s startup programme supports early stage legal startups from around the world. We offer introductions to key networks, discounted tickets and Startup Alley stands at our sell-out legal tech events. Apply now to be considered for 2024.
2024 Sponsorship now available!
We partner with a small number of companies at our events to provide maximum value to both sponsors and attendees. 93% of our sponsors rebook each year – but there’s always an opportunity for innovative companies to work with us.
2024 SPONSORS
Recess
Located in Chicago’s west loop, Recess offers a vibrant, playful escape to the daily grind. Conveniently located and full of natural light, the modern event space has become the perfect home for Legal Geek North America Conference.
Address: Recess, 838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60642
NEED A HAND? GET IN TOUCH
Get in touch with the Legal Geek team. You can try our support centre or contact us via live chat in the bottom right corner. You can also email us at [email protected] (yes it’s .co)
Location
ADDRESS: RECESS, 838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60642
TICKET HOLDER FAQs
Location? Scroll down for venue address
When is the event? Thursday June 20th. Doors open 8:30am
What time is the first talk? Content (talks on stage): 10:00am – 4:00pm
Event drinks and after party? Drinks in the venue til late after content finishes (food provided)
Is there a cloakroom? There is a limited amount of space in the cloakroom, please avoid bringing large bags
Dress code? Our events are very relaxed and there is no dress code, please come as you feel comfortable. Our preference is no ties