Everlaw Connect D.C.
May 21, 2024
8:00am - 3:00pm
Ronald Reagan Building
Washington, D.C.
The Art and Science of Litigation Transformation
Join thought leaders and industry experts from throughout the federal government for a day of in-person education and peer-to-peer training on government transformation, change management, and actionable strategies for leveraging technology and optimizing litigation efficiency.
Registration is free, but space is limited. Save your spot today!
Featured Speakers
AJ Shankar
CEO & Founder, Everlaw
Jessica Van Eerde
Chief of Operations, StateRAMP
Jane Erisman
Senior Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
Hon. John M. Facciola
U.S. Magistrate Judge (Ret.)
Jeff Hill
Executive Counsel, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office
Tom O’Connor
Director, Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
Abigail Stempson
Special Counsel, Kelley Drye
Lyzette M. Wallace
Discovery Counsel, Cohen Milstein
John Carr
Director, Federal Programs
Everlaw
Jessica Shane
Director of State, Local, and Education Programs, Everlaw
Why Attend Everlaw Connect D.C.
Take on the most pressing issues facing government legal professionals, forge powerful new connections, and see the future of litigation at Everlaw Connect D.C.
Connect with Peers
Everlaw Connect is dedicated to authentic community building, bringing together government legal professionals from throughout your area for networking, connection, and candid conversations.
Stay Ahead of the Latest Trends
Find inspiration for effective leadership, learn about the latest trends impacting public sector litigation, and expand your knowledge with insights from thought leaders and industry experts from throughout the profession.
Made for the Public Sector
Whether you’re an attorney, paralegal, IT or anyone involved in federal, state, or local legal government, Everlaw Connect D.C. is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and network.
Agenda
- Breakfast and Opening Remarks
- Demystifying the Future of Legal Technology for Government
- Leading Change: The Department of Justice's eLitigation Journey
- Consumer Protection Multistate Collaboration by State Attorneys General
- Lunch
- GenAI in the Public Sector
- Future-Proofing Litigation: People, Process, and Technology
- Closing Remarks
Breakfast and Opening Remarks
8:00am - 9:00am
Kick off Everlaw Connect D.C. with a continental breakfast alongside your colleagues and peers, followed by opening remarks by Everlaw’s Alan Lawrence, General Manager, Public Sector.
Demystifying the Future of Legal Technology for Government
9:00am - 10:00am
- AJ Shankar, CEO and Founder, Everlaw
Everlaw CEO and Founder AJ Shankar explores the evolution of generative AI, its implications for the legal profession, and how Everlaw is investing in GenAI tailored for government use.
Leading Change: The Department of Justice's eLitigation Journey
10:00am - 10:45am
- Jane Erisman, Senior Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice
- John Carr, Director of Federal Programs, Everlaw
The Department of Justice’s electronic litigation initiative signaled a strategic commitment to modernizing legal processes. The department has since invested in bringing new resources, people, technology, and training to support the transformation. Join this fireside chat with Jane Erisman, attorney advisor for the program, as she discusses the program’s challenges and successes, organizations leading the way, and the future of electronic litigation.
Consumer Protection Multistate Collaboration by State Attorneys General
10:50am - 11:35am
- Abigail Stempson, Special Counsel, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
- Jeff Hill, Executive Counsel, Tennessee Attorney General’s Office
As the primary enforcers of consumer protections within their state, state attorney general offices often work across jurisdictional boundaries to product consumers widespread harms. Join us as we delve into collaboration between AG offices, with a long-term assistant attorney general and a private practitioner who formerly served as a state enforcer and Director of the National Association Attorneys General Center for Consumer Protection.
Lunch
11:35am - 12:45pm
Join us for a delicious networking lunch on site.
GenAI in the Public Sector
12:50pm - 1:35pm
New state and federal guidance is opening the doors for the responsible deployment of generative AI in the government. Join this broad panel of public sector legal professionals as they explore the current state of GenAI in government agencies, the considerations leaders need to keep in mind when implementing GenAI tools, and the latest developments they are seeing from their peers.
Future-Proofing Litigation: People, Process, and Technology
1:35pm - 2:20pm
- Hon. John M. Facciola, U.S. Magistrate Judge (ret.)
- Jessica Van Eerde, Chief of Operations, StateRAMP
- Lyzette M. Wallace, Discovery Counsel, Cohen Milstein
- Tom O’Connor, Director, Gulf Coast Legal Technology Center
- Jessica Shane, Director of State, Local, and Education Programs, Everlaw
In today’s legal landscape, modern litigation encompasses the transformation of office structures, skill development among employees, and the implementation of sound practices that effectively integrate technology-based tools.
Join this accomplished panel as they explore the changing nature of litigation and the pivotal roles of people, process, and technology. Learn new strategies for navigating this shifting landscape by empowering people, streamlining processes, and leveraging technological advancements.
Closing Remarks
2:20pm
Join Everlaw’s Jessica Shane, Director of State, Local, and Education Programs, as she closes out the day.
