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LIF Salon Atlanta | The Future Legal Operating Model: How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

OVERVIEW

Artificial intelligence is reshaping not just legal work, but the design of the legal function itself. The central question is not how to implement AI, but how legal departments and law firms must evolve—in their operating models, leadership, governance, talent, and partnerships—to create lasting business value in an AI-driven ecosystem.

The Atlanta salon explores what the next generation legal operating model looks like and how to prepare for it. Through an expert panel discussion and facilitated roundtable dialogue, participants will examine practical strategies and leadership skills for building AI-enabled firms and legal departments that are more agile, collaborative, and aligned with the evolving needs of the business.

PURPOSE

The Legal Innovation Forum Salon Series moves beyond the headlines to explore the strategic issues shaping the future of legal and business.

Held under Chatham House Rule, the LIF Salon Series offers an intimate, invitation-only forum for innovation-focused leaders to explore new ideas—and build the relationships that will shape the next phase of enterprise AI transformation.

STRUCTURE

Networking, discussions, and dinner at an exclusive venue: The Salon runs from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. at a premier Atlanta venue, bringing together senior legal and business leaders for an evening of insight, dialogue, and peer networking.

Exclusive audience: Attendance is limited to a maximum of 40 senior decision-makers from leading corporate legal departments, law firms, and legal technology providers.

Expert panel discussion: A 45-minute moderated panel featuring senior legal and business leaders who will explore how AI is reshaping legal work, organizational design, and the future legal operating model.

Intimate roundtable discussion: A 60-minute, Chatham House Rule discussion over dinner, featuring a structured and facilitated debate. Tables are strictly limited, with a thought leader moderating each conversation, guided by pre-set discussion points.

High-value networking: Curated networking receptions before and after dinner provide opportunities for meaningful conversations and relationship building among an influential group of legal leaders.

PANEL

The Future Legal Operating Model: How AI is Reshaping the Legal Enterprise

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Artificial intelligence is transforming more than legal work—it is redefining how legal organizations are structured, how they collaborate, and how they create value. This timely discussion brings together senior legal and business leaders to examine the strategic, technological, and leadership shifts required to build the next generation legal enterprise.

THEMES

  • Redesigning the legal operating model: How AI is changing legal workflows, organizational structures, and the delivery of legal services
  • Building connected legal ecosystems: How law firms, legal departments, technology providers, and alternative service providers are collaborating to manage risk and improve efficiency, resilience, and business outcomes
  • Creating the foundations for AI at scale: The role of technology platforms, data, governance, and interoperability in enabling sustainable transformation.
  • Leading organizational change: The leadership capabilities, culture, and governance frameworks required to build AI-enabled firms and legal departments that can adapt and thrive.

SPEAKERS COMING SOON

audience

Attendance at LIF salons is by invitation only and is limited to approximately 40 senior decision-makers from leading corporations, law firms, and professional services organizations.

Corporate Legal Departments

  • General Counsel
  • Deputy/Associate General Counsel
  • Heads of Legal Operations
  • Chief Risk Officers
  • Compliance Leaders

Law Firms

  • Managing Partners
  • Innovation Leaders
  • Practice Group Leaders
  • Chief Operating Officers
  • Chief Information Officers

Technology & Professional Services

  • Legal technology executives
  • AI and transformation leaders
  • Consulting partners
  • Strategic service providers

OUR PARTNERS

GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNER

GOLD SPONSORS

EXHIBITOR SPONSORS

SPONSORSHIP

Partner with The Legal Innovation Forum to engage senior legal leaders and innovators shaping the future of the industry.

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