March 24-27, 2025 | Partner Ryan Phelan to Present at Law.com LegalWeek
Partner Ryan Phelan will be a featured panelist at ALM’s Legalweek 2025 in New York, New York. Legalweek provides a platform for some of the biggest names in the legal sector to explore emerging trends, spotlight the newest technology, and offer a roadmap for the latest developments in the industry.
Ryan will be participating in three panels during the conference:
“The State of AI in the Legal Industry” – March 24, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST
The panel will provide a comprehensive update on the current state of AI adoption and use within the legal sector. Experts from law firms, corporate legal departments, and technology providers will discuss the progress made in AI applications over the past few years, key trends driving change, and the challenges that remain. The panel will offer insights into the areas where AI has proven transformative and where it has fallen short, highlighting issues such as operational hurdles, vendor fatigue, and the growing importance of data governance and client expectations. This session will set the stage for a deeper exploration of AI’s role and potential in legal practice. Ryan will be joined by Danielle Benecke (Baker McKenzie), Jeff Reihl (LexisNexis), Ilona Logvinova (Cleary Gottlieb), and Marina Kaganovich (Google Cloud).
“Use Case Round-Up” – March 24, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM EST
This session will feature three impactful, real-world AI use cases, each from a different type of organization within the legal sector, followed by a panel discussion. Each presenter will share a 10-minute mini-presentation, highlighting specific challenges, solutions, and outcomes of their AI initiatives. The session will conclude with a 30-minute panel discussion among the presenters, offering deeper insights into how different sectors are leveraging AI. Ryan is speaking with Jeff Reihl (LexisNexis), Carla Swansburg (ClearyX), and Jeremy Burdge (Hogan Lovells).
“Transforming Intellectual Property Workflows and Shaping IP Strategy” – March 27, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
The integration of AI and automation tools is revolutionizing intellectual property (IP) workflows, streamlining patent filing, trademark analysis, and rights enforcement. Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of AI itself raises new challenges and opportunities for IP law, including questions around ownership, protection, and regulation of AI-generated inventions. This session explores the dual impact of AI on the efficiency of IP-related work and the evolving legal landscape governing its use. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how AI is reshaping IP practices and what this means for legal teams navigating this dynamic area. Ryan’s co-presenters are Edward Macnamara (ArentFox Schiff), Dan Quintas (Airia), Michael Parks (Thompson Coburn LLP), and Matthew Braunel (Thompson Coburn LLP).
Learn more about the conference and view the full agenda here.