The September 12 submission deadline for the inaugural Above The Law alt.legal Innovation Awards is fast approaching. The Innovation Awards recognize new and emerging companies that are shaking up the legal marketplace. Finalists will be invited to showcase their companies next month in Philadelphia.
Winners in the various categories will enjoy recognition at ATL’s Academy For Private Practice conference on Oct. 27-28, substantial in-depth coverage on Above the Law, and an invaluable one-on-one session with a member of our panel of judges to gain personalized insight and feedback.
We have assembled a phenomenal panel of industry experts with deep experience in all aspects of alternative legal companies operations:
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- Roland Vogl, Executive Director of The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics;
- Ralph Baxter, former managing partner of Orrick, and legal innovation titan;
- Casey Flaherty, former inside and outside counsel, ABA Legal Rebel and professional legal technology assessor;
- Niki Black, attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase; and
- Mary Juetten, CEO & Founder of Traklight.
See here for more detail on eligibility requirements. Interested companies are encouraged to submit a (short, simple) application here.