2022 Legal Hackers International Summit
and
10th Anniversary Celebration
September 9-11, 2022
Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to the Annual Legal Hackers International Summit and 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Since its founding in 2012, the Legal Hackers movement has grown into the largest grassroots legal innovation community in the world, with over 200 chapters and a growing number of student groups. This 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 will also be celebrating an important milestone as Legal Hackers turns TEN years old this year!

We’re thrilled to be hosting the Annual Legal Hackers International Summit and 10th Anniversary Celebration at the Subotnick Center, located at 250 Joralemon Street, 10th Floor. Can’t wait to see you there!

***PLEASE NOTE*** The venue requires that ALL guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 with a booster shot. Legal Hackers from the United States must provide their identification and vaccination card prior to entry. Legal Hackers from outside of the United States must submit their proof of vaccination to covidcoordinator@brooklaw.edu at least 10 days prior to attending. We recommend you do this and receive approval before you make any non-refundable travel arrangements. Please make sure you review the complete venue requirements here. Mask wearing during the event is encouraged.

SPEAKERS & WORKSHOPS:

Keynote Speaker:

Jonathan Askin
Founder/Director, Brooklyn Law Incubator & Policy Clinic

Workshops:

🖥  Legal Hacking Law Practice 🖥

During this workshop, participants will share their experiences and develop a set of principles for next-generation law practice. Learn and explore:

• Emerging law firm business models
• How firms have been adopting tech and design
• The role of in-house counsel in driving change
• and more!

🌍  Legal Hacking for Social Impact 🌍

During this workshop, participants will brainstorm ways Legal Hackers might further its mission by supporting social good initiatives, including:

• access to justice
• environmental sustainability
• humanitarian aid and crisis response
• online safety, privacy, and security

📖  Legal Hacking Legal Education 📖

During this workshop, participants will share their experiences innovating within law schools and discuss ways we can create even more impact in legal education. Learn and explore:

• the future of tech policy and startup law clinics
• how legal innovation labs are changing law school
• how we might drive greater open educational resources (OER) for law
• the role of students in driving change in law schools
• how to develop scalable solutions in the field of law
• creating long-term synergies through multidisciplinary collaboration

 

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.

 

 

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://forms.gle/3GQu8xwEmSjD1sgZ6. Space is very limited and we will not be able to accept all requests.
• Event Location: The Summit will be held at the Subotnick Center at Brooklyn Law School, located at 250 Joralemon Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The closest subways are Jay St.-MetroTech (A,C,F), Hoyt St. (G), Borough Hall (2,3,4,5).
• COVID-19 Safety Protocols: The venue requires that all guests be able to provide photo identification and proof of COVID-19 vaccination (including 1 booster shot) to security personnel. Guests from outside of the United States must submit this proof at least 10 days prior to the event. Masks must be worn in elevators and are strongly encouraged elsewhere where social distancing cannot be maintained. All guests must provide contact information for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID-19 or have had recent contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Full COVID-19 protocols for the venue can be found here.  Thank you for helping to keep our community safe and healthy.
• Lodging: We recommend staying near downtown Brooklyn or in downtown Manhattan. There are plenty of hotels and AirBnBs.
• Weather: New York in the early fall is generally pleasant, but may be hot. 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.