2018 Legal Hackers International Summit
August 24-26, 2018
Brooklyn, NY
Welcome to the 2018 Legal Hackers International Summit!
Since its founding in 2012, the Legal Hackers movement has grown into the largest grassroots legal innovation community in the world, with nearly 100 chapters (and counting). The fourth annual invitation-only Summit will convene Legal Hackers chapter organizers and legal innovation thought leaders from around the world to share experiences and knowledge and to chart the path ahead for the Legal Hackers movement.
We’re thrilled to be hosting the Legal Hackers International Summit at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP, located at 30 John Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Can’t wait to see you there!
SPEAKERS
The weekend will include a fascinating array of keynotes, workshops, demos, and cultural activities. Here are just a few of our amazing speakers (more to come!):
Keynotes
Katherine Maher Executive Director, |
Colleen V. Chien Assistant Professor, |
Justin Brannan Council Member, |
Workshop Leaders (more TBA!)
Antti Innanen Managing Partner, |
Joshua Lenon Lawyer in Residence, |
Sascha Mombartz Co-Creator, |
Jack Cushman Lecturer on Law, |
Jeannette Eicks Co-Director, |
Jessica Garson Adjunct Professor, |
Steven Nam Managing Editor, Stanford Journal of Blockchain Law & Policy |
Want to be a presenter or have an idea for a compelling session? We would love to hear your pitch! Submit your proposal here and we will let you know about scheduling.
SCHEDULE
| Friday August 24, 2018 | |
| 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception @ 61 Local |
| Saturday August 25, 2018 | |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Coffee |
| 9:45 AM | Welcoming Remarks, Jameson Dempsey and Phil Weiss |
| 10:00 AM | Morning Keynote and Discussion, Colleen V. Chien |
| 11:00 AM | Morning Lightning Talks
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| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote and Discussion, Katherine Maher |
| 2:00 PM | Early Afternoon Workshops
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| 3:45 PM | Break |
| 4:00 PM | Late Afternoon Workshops
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| 5:45 PM | Closing Keynote and Discussion, TBA |
| 6:15 PM | End of Day Photo |
| 7:00 PM | Organizers & Speakers Dinner (Location TBA) |
| Sunday August 26, 2018 | |
| 9:00 AM | Coffee and Morning Keynote, Council Member Justin Brannan |
| 10:00 AM | Community-Building Workshop, presented by Community Canvas |
| 11:00 AM | Global Community Discussion |
| 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Lunch |
| 2:00 PM | End |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Invitation Only: The Summit is invitation only and is designed primarily for Legal Hackers chapter organizers. If you would like to join the Summit but have not received an invitation, please complete the following invitation request form ASAP: https://goo.gl/forms/Ove1Oba1tlY1WJC93. Space is very limited and we will not be able to accept all requests.
- Event Location: The Summit will be held at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP, located at 30 John Street in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn. The closest subways are Jay Street (F), High Street (A,C), Clark Street (2,3), and Borough Hall (4,5).
- Lodging: We recommend staying near downtown Brooklyn or in downtown Manhattan. There are plenty of hotels and AirBnBs.
- Weather: New York in the summer is hot and humid. Check the weather here.
- Getting Around: Taxis, Ubers, and Lyfts are plentiful, but the subway is always cheaper. Note that subways schedules are variable on the weekend due to construction.
- Attire: Summit attire is smart casual/jeans/etc.
- Power Converters: Here are a few options.
- Wi-Fi/SIMs: The summit will have wi-fi. Let us know if you need options for SIMs.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors!
Interested in sponsoring? Want to show off your company to a global audience of legal innovators? Contact us to learn about our sponsorship packages.