Legal Excellence in Innovation Awards & Virtual Summit
Overview: This a hybrid program combining a virtual panel series with an in-person awards ceremony.
Save the Date
May 27, 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm
The Boathouse at Rockett’s Landing
4708 E Old Main St
Richmond, VA 23231
Virtual Panels
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AI Governance and Regulatory Readiness for Law Firms: Policies, Controls, and Best Practices
- Establishing clear AI governance policies that define acceptable use, data handling, confidentiality obligations, and ethical boundaries.
- Tracking emerging technology and data regulations, including AI, privacy, and cybersecurity rules, and anticipating enforcement trends.
- Implementing practical controls and best practices for ongoing monitoring, including regular audits, vendor assessments, and attorney/staff training.
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: How Law Firms Can Navigate Risk
- Understanding cybersecurity and privacy risks, including ransomware, phishing, third-party vendor exposure, and evolving data protection obligations affecting client information.
- Implementing layered security and governance measures, such as access controls, incident response planning, vendor due diligence, and alignment with applicable privacy laws and ethical duties.
- Building a culture of security and preparedness through regular training and continuous monitoring to reduce risk.
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AI and Legal Ethics: What Lawyers Need to Know
- Understanding ethical duties implicated by AI use, including confidentiality and supervision, as well as how bar guidance and rules of professional conduct apply to AI-enabled tools.
- Managing risk through responsible AI practices, such as verifying AI outputs, avoiding unauthorized practice issues, and ensuring appropriate human oversight in legal work.
- Communication best practices for clients and courts, addressing disclosure expectations, consent, and the limitations of AI tools.
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How Technology Can Help Build a More Efficient, Profitable Law Firm
- How firms can streamline operations with legal tech, using automation and workflow tools to reduce administrative burdens, improve turnaround times, and allow attorneys to focus on higher-value work.
- How AI can drive increased profitability through the use of analytics, AI-assisted research, and billing optimization tools.
- Enhancing the client experience with secure client portals, collaboration platforms, and technology-enabled communication that allows lawyers to deliver faster and more responsive legal services.
Innovation Awards:
The event also features a live Awards Reception, celebrating innovation across legal practice. Categories include:
- Law Firm Excellence in Innovation
- Mid-Size Firm Innovation Award
- Small Firm Innovation Award
- Innovation in Legal Education
- Best Use of AI in Legal Services
- Emerging Technology Innovation
- Practice Area Innovation
- Client Experience Innovation Award
- Innovation Champion (Individual) Award
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Innovation Award
Best Use of AI in Legal Services
BrownGreer
Ritter Law
Client Experience Innovation Award
Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers
Emerging Technology Innovation
Attorney Live
Prometheus IQ
Law Firm Excellence in Innovation
Parrish Law Firm
Mid-Size Firm Innovation Award
Melone Hatley
Small Firm Innovation Award
Dunlap Law
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Innovation Award (Individual)
Beth Burgin Waller, Woods Rogers
Innovation Champion (Individual)
Laura Wilson, Appalachian School of Law
Kellam Parks, Parks Zeigler
Practice Area Innovation (Individual)
Edward White, Williams Mullen
John McInnis, Williams Mullen
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