Join us to reimagine, rethink, and redesign the legal workplace. During this half-day event, we'll explore the question — How can we create more inclusive, accessible and human-friendly workplaces for legal professionals?
In an unconference, we bring together key stakeholders and create a space where a radically different way of thinking is possible. It's an opportunity to share, connect and innovate. The attendees themselves are empowered to come up with the topic that will be discussed. This may include, making the workplace family friendly for parents or those caring for aging parents, rethinking the billable hour, or ways in which we work with non-barred professionals.
An unconference is a participant-driven meeting that emphasizes the informal exchange of information and ideas, rather than following a conventionally structured program of events. Instead of having predetermined speakers or session topics, the participants shape the agenda themselves at the beginning of the unconference and share information and ideas in a more decentralized fashion. It's a way to foster and boost the impact of "hallway magic."
Unconferences originated in the technology sector, but have since been used in a variety of professional fields. Unconferences have not yet caught on among lawyers, but Shape the Law is changing that.
This event will be an opportunity to cross-pollinate: learn what others are doing, what works (and what doesn’t), and see if others’ strategies can be adapted to your situation.
If you're frustrated by your current workplace and are interested in helping to create workplaces that are more collaborative, inclusive, human friendly, and client centered, this event is for you.
Inviting a cross section of legal professionals from different backgrounds creates a space for creative problemsolving, and looking at our challenges in a new light.
This event is open to both lawyers and other professionals that are currently working in a legal workplace. This can be a law firm, in-house counsel office, government, bar associations, or a legal technology company.
In previous events, we've had:
- Big Law partners and associates
- Solo and small-firm attorneys
- In-house counsel
- Government and nonprofit attorneys
- Bar association staff/attorneys
- Coaches and other professionals that work with attorneys
Laura Maechtlen practices complex employment litigation at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. She is a lean champion fascinated by legal tech and innovation, and an advocate for diversifying the profession.
Merima (“Mary”) Redzic is a product manager by day, coder-blogger by night. She blogs about disruption in the legal industry and hosts related Meetups in the Bay Area.
Alexandra ("Alix") Devendra is a legal design consultant. She helps attorneys innovate their legal work product and service models by drawing on design-thinking and information-design principles.
Jeena Cho teaches mindfulness and meditation to lawyers and other professionals. She is also a writer, author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and practicing lawyer with JC Law Group PC.
3 Ways BigLaw Can Shape the Law — Rethink the Practice — Medium
Women Lawyers Create Their Own Agenda — Attorney at Work
Why An Unconference Makes Sense For Lawyers — Above the Law
Why Cross-Pollinating Is Important For Biglaw
Shape the Law brings unconferences and other innovative programming to lawyers across the country. Our goal is to facilitate authentic conversations about the myriad challenges
facing our profession, which is the first step in effecting positive change. The simple act of coming together and organically connecting with our peers can be surprisingly powerful.
Where can I contact the organizer with questions?
Please email us! hello@shapethelaw.com
Will there be childcare available at the event?
Unfortunately, no. However, we may be able to connect you with other attorneys that may have suggestions for local childcare. Drop us an email. hello@shapethelaw.com
I need a room to breastpump. Can you accomodate me?
Absolutely! Please let us know so we can find a comfortable space for you. Drop us an email. hello@shapethelaw.com
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, please email us hello@shapethelaw.com
What is the refund policy?
Your ticket is refundable (minus $20 administrative fee) until September 1st. After September 1st, no refund will be given. You can also transfer the ticket.
How do I get involved?
Drop us an email at hello@shapethelaw or complete this form.
Where can I find additional information?
Visit our website! shapethelaw.com
