Events that Drive Competitive Edge

The current global political climate has ignited greater scrutiny of investments by foreign entities in the United States and in turn has inspired the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) to tighten and clarify regulations on investment practices. Predominantly aimed at “TID” industries, Technology, Infrastructure and Data, these most recently published proposed regulations have been authorized by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) and will increase scrutiny of foreign investment aimed at economic sectors perceived to be particularly important for US security.

No industry is immune to the impacts of Digital Transformation. Legal has probably been the slowest at adopting technology and transforming the way they do business, but that is now changing. In-house counsel are now looking at how they can automate processes to help other departments as well as to better save money; while law firms are trying to add additional services and become proficient in technologies to become more effective and efficient to be able to win the business of in-house counsel. Legal professionals also have the unique challenge of embracing innovation without sacrificing the data security and privacy of their clients. DLaw will provide a meaningful exploration of digital technology for the legal services professionals from specific emerging tools to new business models to creative client acquisition and retention strategies. Attendees will leave prepared to lead transformation that will lay the foundation for a more efficient and profitable future.