Women, Influence & Power in Law

WIPL Conference is the premier women in law event for in-house counsel, law firm partners, and legal executives. Designed for leadership development, networking, and career advancement. It brings together over 1,000+ senior legal professionals to share insights on the most pressing challenges facing women in the legal industry.

Event Details:  

Grand Hyatt Nashville
September 14-16, 2026
Meet us at WIPL Corner Café

Speaking Session:

Demystifying AI Hype: Identifying True Value and Practical Readiness
September 14, 2026
 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

SPEAKING SESSION:

Demystifying AI Hype: Identifying True Value and Practical Readiness

With a surge of AI tools flooding the market, separating meaningful solutions from overpromised capabilities has become a critical challenge for legal teams. This session focuses on how to evaluate AI technologies before investment, helping leaders avoid costly missteps and identify tools that deliver real value. Hear from our panel of thought leaders as they share practical criteria for assessing functionality, scalability and alignment with organizational and department needs, along with pinpointing common warning signs that signal risk. Attendees will walk away with a clearer framework for making informed decisions, measuring ROI and ensuring readiness before committing resources. 

Monday, September 14
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Sara Morgan

Sara Morgan
Session Moderator
Chief Legal Talent & AI Officer

Meet us at WIPL

Mandy Moxley

Mandy Moxley
Vice President, Financial Services Practice

 

Ellen Salamone

Ellen Salamone
Senior Vice President, Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare

 

Emma Rasmusen

Emma Rasmusen
Manager, Enterprise Accounts, Financial Services Practice