Have you heard of Legal Geek? Maybe not. But they have been shaking up the European LegalTech scene since 2016 thanks to their now-legendary Legal Geek Conference in London. And on June 25th the U.S. legal tech sector will have the chance to see what all the fuss is about as Legal Geek is holding a North American edition for the very first time in Brooklyn, New York.
The event will bring together some of the most influential figures from the European and North American legal tech communities for one day only.
It’s a big deal because the Legal Geek approach to legal conferences has A LOT of fans in Europe. Legal Geek is different because they build their events solely around the experience of the delegate.
What does that look like? Well, for one, the conference will feature 40+ international kick-ass speakers, keeping to 8-minute speaker slots – TED Talk style – whom Legal Geek has encouraged to keep their content real.
This isn’t a conference for futurists.
This approach forces each speaker to deliver crystal-clear messages, which helps keep delegates engaged and asking for more. It also brings out people’s creative sides. At their 2017 London conference, for example, Kira Systems CEO Noah Waisberg brought an avocado and a toaster on stage to illustrate his talk. It’s the sort of an event that has even trended on Twitter.
Legal Geek’s ethos includes maxims such as “friends first, business after” and “come to learn and to teach.” It also encourages the legal community not to wear a tie – a small but significant act that helps build a relaxed atmosphere at the event and still facilitate dynamic discussions.
Moreover, the event only has three sponsors, all of whom add value: Thomson Reuters, Clifford Chance, and Tessian. As Legal Geek’s founder Jimmy Vestbirk says in this video promoting Legal Geek North America “this isn’t a trade show”:
To put a tagline on the event, it is designed for both technologists and lawyers (both in-house and private practice) to learn about what legal technology is out there and how (not why) it can help you right now.
If you want to find out more about the event, check out Legal Geek’s event page, and make sure you book your ticket here!
Above the Law is going and we encourage you to join us. You will definitely have your eyes opened to the legal tech scene on both sides of the Atlantic.