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🔥 2 DAYS LEFT. SOLID Chicago is almost here and if you’re in the business of law, this is the room you can’t afford to miss. Rapid-fire TED-style talks, hands-on table talks, and candid convos with the people shaping the future of legal ops, AI, eDiscovery, privacy, and innovation. The ideas are fresh. The energy is real. And the collisions? Career-changing. Your career isn’t a ladder—it’s a jungle gym. Your next insight, your next opportunity is in this room. 👇 Tag someone you want to meet there. Share this with a future co-conspirator. Let’s build the future of law—together. 🔗https://solid.legal/ #SOLIDChicago #LegalInnovation #NowToNext #BusinessOfLaw

Some of the sharpest minds in legal are stepping on stage at SOLID Chicago - not to perform, but to share. 🔹Seven minutes to say something real. 🔹What they’ve learned. 🔹What they’re still figuring out. 🔹What they’re seeing before the rest of us do. These aren’t just talks, they’re moments of honesty from leaders who’ve been in the trenches. Who’ve built. Failed. Rebuilt. And pushed this industry forward, piece by piece. This year, we’re proud to welcome: 👉 Amol Bargaje; Kate Cain; Esther Bowers; Andrew Sprogis; Dennis Garcia ⚖️; Tiffani Huynh; Zhaoying (Dorothy) Du; Dave Baffa; Timothy J. Fraser; Laura Osach; Zach Posner; Scott Milner; Julie Richer; Shane Valdez; Adam Rouse; Vazantha R. Meyers; Bradley Johnston If you’ve ever wanted to sit next to someone doing real, meaningful work in legal innovation—this is that room. 📍 SOLID Chicago | April 10 🔗 https://solid.legal/ 💬 Tag a speaker you’re excited to hear from—or thank one who’s helped shape your path. #SOLIDChicago #LegalInnovation #LegalOps #ComeSmartLeaveSmarter

Behind every great conversation at SOLID, there’s a great faculty. They’re the ones shaping the agenda, elevating the right voices, and asking the questions that push us forward. They don’t just support the event, they shape the experience. At SOLID Chicago, we’re proud to have this team behind the scenes: 👉 Megan Ferraro; Adam Rouse; Philip Bryce; Dan Lantry; Mike Russell; Christina S. Kim; Nicole DuGranrut; Amy Heiser; Diane Diaz, CEDS; Cheryl Strom, MBA, IGP, CIGO; Michelle Lange, RCA; Adam Gajadharsingh; Michael Mendola; Bill Shafton; Will Pett; Gabriel Saunders; Jennifer Karr; Kyle Bahr; Stacy Lettie; Cortney VanDenburgh; Chris Beahn They’re the reason the right people are in the room, and the right conversations are happening. 📍 April 10 | Chicago 🔗 https://solid.legal/ 💬 Tag a faculty member who’s helped shape your thinking or made your SOLID experience better. #SOLIDChicago #LegalInnovation #ComeSmartLeaveSmarter #NowToNext

Great ideas need great supporters. At SOLID Chicago, our sponsors do more than back the event, they help build the stage where real conversations happen. We’re proud to partner with: 👉 Seyfarth Shaw LLP; HaystackID; Relativity; SuperFile; PwC; Legalpeople; One Discovery; Purpose Legal; Hanzo; Exterro; Casepoint; ProSearch Thank you for helping us move the legal industry from now to next. 📍 April 10 | Chicago 🔗 https://solid.legal/ #SOLIDChicago #LegalInnovation #ComeSmartLeaveSmarter #NowToNext

Most teams think their data is safe. Shane Valdez is here to tell you—it’s not. Founder and CEO of SuperFile, Shane is pulling back the curtain on the biggest myth in cybersecurity: encryption alone isn’t enough. At SOLID on 📅 April 10, he’ll break down why 50% of breaches happen inside “secure” environments and what to do when encryption fails the moment a file is opened. You’ll learn about the future of data protection—files that defend themselves, trackable, takebackable, and unhackable across any device. If your team stores, shares, or sends sensitive info, this session is a wake-up call. Hackers are already ahead—this is how you catch up. Register now! https://solid.legal/ #SOLIDChicago #legalAI

🚀 Reimagining Legal Research with AI: Inside the NotebookLM Revolution 🗓 Thursday, April 3rd | 1:00 pm ET Tired of clunky legal research workflows and scattered case notes? Enter NotebookLM, Google’s AI-powered research assistant—and the latest legal tech tool shaking things up. Join us for an inside look at how legal professionals are testing, using, and stretching this new tool in the real world. From early experiments to promising workflows, we’ll explore what’s working and what’s next. 🎤 Featured Speakers: Ed Valio, Director, eDiscovery & Records Management at GEICO Kyle Bahr, Legal AI Strategy Lead & Senior Business Attorney at Luther Lanard, PC 🔑 Key Takeaways: -How NotebookLM is being tested by legal teams for summarizing docs, building research workflows, and automating insights. -Lessons learned from early-stage use—what’s practical, what’s hype, and where this AI assistant might go next. -Real-world examples of AI augmenting legal research, drafting, and review—without reinventing your stack overnight. 💬 No fluff, just facts. Bring your curiosity and questions, and get inspired by what’s already in motion. 🔗 The Cowen Cafe: Come Smart. Leave Smarter and Connected. #CowenCafe #LegalAI #NotebookLM #AIinLaw #LegalTech

Julie Richer, Senior Director and Chief of Staff, Legal Operations at Otsuka, has done what many talk about—reimagined legal’s role as a driver of business, not just a manager of risk. At SOLID on 📅 April 10, Julie will share how she partnered with a visionary GC to centralize legal ops, shift the culture, and build a high-impact, future-ready department that’s at the center of decision-making. This is a real-world playbook for teams that want more than process improvement—they want transformation. If you're ready to build a legal team that accelerates the business, not just protects it, this is your session. Register now! https://solid.legal/

Timothy J. Fraser has led Toshiba’s legal transformation, proving that the future of legal isn’t just about managing risk, it’s about aligning operations, strategy, and innovation to create real business value. At SOLID Chicago on 📅 April 10, he’ll break down how to move from reactive legal services to proactive business leadership, sharing practical steps to future-proof your legal department and increase its impact. If you want to build a modern, future-ready legal team that drives business objectives - not just supports them, this session is a must. Register now! https://solid.legal/ #LegalInnovation #SOLIDChicago

🌟 Meet Our Faculty We’re excited to spotlight another incredible group of experts joining us at SOLID Chicago! These leaders bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to the conversations driving change in the legal industry: 🔹 Adam Gajadharsingh – Discovery Counsel, Google 🔹 Bill Shafton – VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Grindr 🔹 Gabriel Saunders – Legal Operations Manager, Exos 🔹 Jennifer Karr – Global Legal Operations Director, TikTok Join us where industry leaders shape collaboration and innovation. Come Smart, Leave Smarter, and Connected! ✨ 📅 Secure your spot today: https://solid.legal/ #SOLIDFaculty #LegalInnovation #SOLIDChicago

🌟 Meet Our Faculty We’re excited to spotlight another incredible group of experts joining us at SOLID Chicago! These leaders bring diverse expertise and fresh perspectives to the conversations driving change in the legal industry: 🔹 Mike Russell – Head of Global Legal Operations, Expedia Group 🔹 Michelle Lange, RCA – eDiscovery Manager, Volkswagen of America, Inc 🔹 Will Pett – Legal Product and Reporting Manager, Fidelity Investments 🔹 Michael Mendola – Director, Discover Financial Services Join us where industry leaders shape collaboration and innovation. Come Smart, Leave Smarter, and Connected! ✨ 📅 Secure your spot today: https://solid.legal/ #SOLIDFaculty #LegalInnovation #SOLIDChicago