Hidden Brain’s Shankar Vedantam and Hard Fork’s Kevin Roose to keynote

97% of Summit ‘23 attendees said they’d return this year: Earn top certifications, MCLE credits

OAKLAND, Calif.: #AI--Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, will host Everlaw Summit, the company's annual, in-person experience for leading law firms, corporations, government entities, partners and the greater ediscovery community from Oct. 22-24, 2024 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

The third annual event has added new education and training to meet litigators’ and investigators’ needs to advance their knowledge and capabilities. This includes up to eight hours of MCLE credits, four platform certifications and hands-on training on how to unlock the value of advanced AI-powered ediscovery technologies, such as EverlawAI Assistant.

“Summit will break through GenAI hype with insights and best practices that elevate litigation and investigations outcomes for attendees,” said AJ Shankar, founder and CEO, Everlaw. “Whether you're a cautious observer or an AI enthusiast, Everlaw Summit ‘24 will provide you with practical skills to more confidently navigate this new technology.”

Highlighted Speakers: Shankar Vedantam, Kevin Roose and AJ Shankar

Summit ‘24 will feature thought-provoking speakers from Stanford, the Tennessee Attorney General's Office, Sher Edling, Adams and Reese, Cohen Milstein, Berger Montague and NASDAQ Private Market in addition to these keynotes:

• Shankar Vedantam, the host and executive editor of the Hidden Brain podcast, one of the most popular podcasts in the world with over two million downloads a week. On the Hidden Brain, Vedantam explores “the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and questions that lie at the heart of our complex and changing world.”
• Kevin Roose, an award-winning technology columnist for The New York Times, and the bestselling author of Futureproof. He is the co-host of “Hard Fork,” a New York Times podcast about technology and the future.
• AJ Shankar, Everlaw’s CEO and founder, who received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He founded Everlaw in 2010 and has built the company to more than 1,000 customers and a $2B+ valuation. He’s a pragmatic GenAI leader who translates complexity into useful legaltech advances and understanding.

Best-in-Class Education, Connection and Inspiration

• Up to Eight Hours of MCLE Credit – Engage with in-house experts, to delve into AI's impact on the law. Attend select Minimum Continuing Legal Education-qualifying sessions and earn up to eight hours of credit.
• In-Person Product Certification – Attendees can get certified in one of four tracks: Reviewer, AI, Data Operations, or Storybuilder. With live instruction led by product experts, attendees can earn certification in a single day.
• Strategies from Experts and Peers on Elevating Career and Work – Learn from legal teams that have seen exceptional growth fueled by technology. See how corporate legal teams are reimagining their approach to litigation. Government-specific sessions include several state Attorneys General represented.
• Hands-On User Education – Learn how to apply trends directly with guidance from the world-class Everlaw User Education Team.
• Connection and Networking – With numerous networking events and breakout sessions, attendees will have ample opportunities to forge valuable connections that will benefit their careers for years to come.

Partners Provide Critical Ediscovery Services

Partners are an essential part of Everlaw Summit, whether it's through consulting services or supporting our joint customers on their transformation journeys. Partner sponsors and attendees will include AWS, BDO USA, Sandline Global, Purpose Legal, Deloitte, Cognicion, Right Discovery, ILS, CodexTen, adio, Beacon Hill Staffing Group and others.

The Everlaw Summit Awards

The Everlaw Summit Awards recognize individuals, organizations and law firms who are making significant impact across the legal sector. Learn more here.

The Palace Hotel in San Francisco

Everlaw is excited to return to the historic Palace Hotel in the heart of San Francisco for Summit 2024. Discounted lodging is available to registrants while supplies last.

About Everlaw

Everlaw helps legal teams navigate the increasingly complex ediscovery landscape to chart a straighter path to the truth. Trusted by Fortune 100 corporate counsel, 91 of the Am Law 200, and all 50 state attorneys general, Everlaw's combination of intuitive experience, advanced technology, and partnership with customers empowers organizations to tackle the most pressing technological challenges—and transform their approach to discovery and litigation in the process. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, Calif., Everlaw is funded by top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, CapitalG, HIG Growth Partners, K9 Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and TPG Growth. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Fonte: Business Wire