Summit ‘25 Agenda

Master document review and search fundamentals with this full day, expert-led program. Designed for professionals conducting document review or those looking to build towards a Project Manager certification.

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.

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.

When tiny details make all the difference, Everlaw’s got your back! Come discover Difference Viewer, a one-of-a-kind feature that makes spotting even the most subtle changes between dozens of similar documents a breeze. Join us for hands-on practice and learn to leverage Difference Viewer for more efficient and confident review.

Master document review and search fundamentals with this full day, expert-led program. Designed for professionals conducting document review or those looking to build towards a Project Manager certification.

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.

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.

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.

Tired of wading through inefficient searches and clawing your way to your desired documents? Put your search skills to the test with Search and Rescue, where you will compete in teams to declutter messy searches and journey to a more efficient and functional path to your ideal documents. Learn how to leverage logical operators, search settings, and smart search terms along the way.

Join friends old and new at our annual Welcome Reception.

Join AJ Shankar, Everlaw Founder and CEO, as he showcases the future of legal technology, with the tools and teams that are leading the profession forward.

Generative AI is a powerful new ingredient in the legal tech stack, but it’s not a silver bullet. The most successful teams will be those who master the art of mixing and matching the right tools for the job. This panel goes beyond the headlines to show how powerful, foundational features — from advanced search and streamlined redactions to document translations and predictive coding — are critical complements to AI. Experts will share real-world workflows that blend the best of both worlds, demonstrating how to create your own winning combination for any matter, ensuring efficiency and accuracy every step of the way.

Measuring the effectiveness of new technology is a must for any business, and this is especially true for law firms adopting generative AI for ediscovery. This panel session will provide an in-depth look at how firms can move beyond the hype and implement a data-driven approach to evaluating their AI tools, including measuring key metrics like recall, precision and ROI.

Plaintiffs’ firms face an urgent need to adapt to the rapid advancements in AI to remain competitive and effective. This session explores how AI is reshaping the legal landscape and provides a strategic roadmap for firms to not only survive but thrive, with actionable use cases from your peers in the field.

The demands of litigation and ediscovery can push even the most resilient professionals to the brink. But a career in litigation doesn’t have to mean inevitable exhaustion, even burnout. In this session, we’ll explore strategies to transform exhaustion into empowerment by building careers and organizations that are not only sustainable but also fulfilling.

Join Legaltech Hub’s Stephanie Wilkins for a networking lunch designed to connect women at the forefront of litigation and investigations. Come hungry for conversation — and leave with valuable new contacts. Presented by the Everlaw Women’s Employee Resource Group.

In a world of ever-growing data volumes, how can small legal teams stay ahead? This session will provide practical guidance on leveraging legal tech strategies to uncover insights in massive datasets when navigating litigation and other data intensive matters. The panel will explore innovative workflows that allow small teams to streamline operations, enhance case strategy, and deliver exceptional results without the need for an army of attorneys or paralegals. Discover how to transform the challenge of big data into an opportunity for growth and success.

Discover how leading law firms are moving beyond GenAI pilot programs to implement this transformative technology across their practice at scale. This session will provide a practical roadmap for integrating generative AI into core legal litigation, investigations, and discovery workflows. Hear from industry leaders on how they are addressing the critical challenges of data security, ethical guidelines, and change management while leveraging GenAI to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver higher-quality service to their clients. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to successfully deploy and manage GenAI, ensuring their firm remains competitive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

In large-scale matters like mass torts and MDLs, co-counsel relationships can be both indispensable and difficult to manage. This session offers a strategic guide to building productive partnerships in high-stakes, multi-party litigation. Panelists will cover critical practices such as defining roles across firms, managing expectations, and establishing communication protocols that keep sprawling teams aligned. Attendees will gain insights into navigating challenges like divergent litigation styles, fee-sharing disputes, and leadership dynamics—transforming co-counsel relationships from potential friction points into powerful advantages for clients.

This session cuts through the hype to provide a clear, data-driven look at the future of the legal profession. Using original industry research, it reveals how generative AI is already reshaping workflows, business models, and client expectations. Attendees will get a practical playbook for translating these findings into a strategic advantage, learning how to leverage AI to gain a competitive edge. It’s a deep dive into what’s next, offering a roadmap for a profession in the midst of a technological revolution.

This session tackles how ediscovery has become a weapon for both plaintiffs and defendants. Rather than serving as a tool for a fair exchange of information, it’s often used to overwhelm opponents with massive data dumps, driving up costs and creating procedural obstacles. The panel will feature legal experts who will explore the strategic and ethical dilemmas of this practice, offering actionable strategies for both sides of the “V.”

Feeling overwhelmed by massive amounts of emails and the challenge of organizing them for effective review? Join us to demystify email threads and discover practical strategies to save significant time while ensuring no key information slips through the cracks.

Put your Storybuilder skills to the test in a game of “Two Truths and a Lie.” Your team will work together to identify the false statement among three, and we’ll reveal the truth with a live platform demo. You will leave with a stronger understanding of how to leverage Storybuilder to its full potential, turning complex evidence into a clear, coherent story.

This panel brings together two consummate Silicon Valley insiders with two leading thinkers in the legal space, to discuss how AI is impacting dispute resolution in the courts and beyond. Join Casey Newton, founder of Platformer and co-host of The New York Times’ podcast “Hard Fork” and Nilay Patel, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Verge, as they sit down with Bridget McCormack, president of the American Arbitration Association and former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, and Rebecca Delfino, Associate Professor of Law at LMU Loyola Law, for what promises to be a fast-paced, entertaining, and educational conversation.

Get hands on with the latest Everlaw features in development, as you share your insights and feedback directly with the Everlaw product team. Sessions are small by design and registration is limited, so be sure to secure your spot in the Everlaw Summit app in advance.

Enjoy cocktails, conversation, and celebration at the close of the second day of Everlaw Summit.

As part of your attendance at Everlaw Summit '25, we invite you to dine around town with Everlaw senior leadership and all other conference attendees! You will be transported to and from the venue via private shuttle transfer, meeting at 6:00 in the Palace hotel lobby to board the shuttles.

Jad Abumrad will reveal the creative strategies behind his most compelling narratives, exploring how to craft stories that resonate deeply and forge genuine connections with an audience. Drawing on his experience as a journalist and artist, Abumrad will share his “tricks of the trade,” from the power of a perfectly placed sound to the careful construction of a narrative arc. This is a masterclass in the art of communication, offering insights that are applicable whether you’re speaking to a jury, a client, or a colleague.

This panel offers an opportunity to hear directly from leading judges on how technology is reshaping the courtroom and the practice of law. The discussion will move beyond the theoretical to provide candid insights on issues of vital importance, including judicial perspectives on ediscovery, the admissibility of AI-generated evidence, and the evolving role of technology in ensuring access to justice. The judges will share their practical experiences with digital tools, discussing what works and what doesn’t from the bench.

This session provides an essential guide for in-house legal departments on how to drive GenAI adoption to demonstrate their value and performance in a rapidly changing landscape. Drawing from Everlaw and the Association of Corporate Counsel’s annual industry survey, this session will reveal how leading teams are leveraging AI to deliver tangible benefits—from cost efficiency and matter management to risk mitigation.

The discussion will provide practical learnings for measuring and reporting ROI and for navigating the evolving dynamic with outside counsel.

As generative AI reshapes the practice of law, public sector teams are charting their own unique paths, balancing innovation with the weight of public trust. Public sector teams face unique challenges—from strict security requirements and policy considerations to the responsibility of safeguarding public data. This session will highlight how government agencies are preparing for AI, implementing it responsibly, and pairing innovation with accountability to the public they serve, all while managing the evolution of their teams and organizations.

Prompt writing is at the heart of effectively using AI tools. Learn tips and tricks for writing prompts across Everlaw’s AI features to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs.

If generative AI promises to change the way we litigate — and a majority of legal professionals believe it will — what does that mean for day-to-day litigation workflows? Join your peers from leading law firms, who are reimagining the ways AI will change litigation operations throughout the firm, and remapping their teams’ processes for the AI age.

This session is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of litigation — as comprehensive as one can be in an hour, that is. It will cover essential topics such as initial case assessment, effective discovery and motion practice, and key trial preparation techniques. Attendees will learn how to build their case, anticipate and counter opposing counsel’s moves, and deliver a compelling argument to a judge or jury. The discussion will also delve into ethical considerations and modern best practices, ensuring a strategic and professional approach to every legal battle.

This session offers actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities of cloud migration within government institutions. Panelists will share real-world strategies for navigating the complexities of data security, compliance frameworks like FedRAMP and GovRAMP, and the crucial human element of change management. Attendees will learn how to build a strong business case for cloud adoption, secure stakeholder buy-in, and successfully transition their teams to a modern, cloud-based platform, all while ensuring mission-critical data remains secure.

While many are focused on the promise of AI, we can’t forget the everyday challenges of handling the ever-increasing proliferation of mobile and novel data in discovery. From encrypted messaging apps and ephemeral communications to collaboration platforms and social media, new data types are redefining the boundaries of evidence. This panel will explore the practical realities of collecting, preserving, and producing emerging data sources, highlight common pitfalls, and share strategies to ensure defensibility and efficiency in an evolving digital landscape.

What makes a managed service provider relationship thrive? Join representatives from Fennemore Craig and Consilio as they share how they’ve built partnerships that go beyond the basics to deliver lasting results. Hear both sides of the story as they discuss the keys to effective collaboration, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the strategies that turn service agreements into trusted, long-term relationships.

Looking for ways to streamline the launch of a new project? In what way can you build in efficiency from the beginning? In this session, project admins will analyze suboptimal workflows and brainstorm ways to make them more effective for you and your team. Learn to build more effective results table layouts, leverage coding presets, and incorporate assignments into your project from the outset.

Get hands on with the latest Everlaw features in development, as you share your insights and feedback directly with the Everlaw product team. Sessions are small by design and registration is limited, so be sure to secure your spot in the Everlaw Summit app in advance.

Don’t miss the Everlaw Summit Soiree! Close out Summit in style with an unforgettable night of drinks, entertainment, and connection.