Microsoft at Legalweek: Help safeguard your AI future with Microsoft Purview​

Generative AI is reshaping almost every industry and the legal field is no different. A Thompson Reuters Institute study of legal professionals found “a remarkable 79% of law firm respondents anticipate AI will have a high or transformational impact on their work within the next five years—a significant 10-point increase from 2023.”¹ There are many promising opportunities to streamline workflows and drive efficiency by bringing AI into legal and litigation workflows. Simultaneously, there’s a need to ensure data compliance, security, governance, and privacy while deploying AI throughout your organization.  

Microsoft is continuously innovating, empowering people and organizations to achieve more, and Microsoft Purview is a key part of that mission. New advanced capabilities in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery make it easier to safeguard and manage compliance of data. eDiscovery allows you to easily search, collect, and review AI-based interactions across more than 25 AI applications. It also uses advanced AI capabilities to streamline eDiscovery workflows—from natural language queries for more intuitive searching to automatic case summarization for a quick snapshot of key insights. And more powerful AI-driven features are on the horizon to further accelerate and simplify the eDiscovery process. 

We are excited to share more about new developments across Microsoft Security at Legalweek 2025. If you are attending the conference in New York City from March 24 to March 27, 2025, we’d love to connect. Read on for an overview of our sessions. And request to attend our Executive Breakfast on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 7:30am–8:45am (ET) at the Mercury Ballroom, New York Hilton Midtown, to learn how to protect Microsoft 365 Copilot with Microsoft Purview as well as our latest developments in eDiscovery.  

Mark your calendar for these Legalweek sessions 

At Legalweek 2025, we will have experts from Microsoft and the legal field to offer insights into the latest cybersecurity challenges facing the legal sector as well as strategies to tackle these pressing issues. 

Session Title	Speakers	Session Date and Time	Session Description
Trustworthy AI: Helping to ensure privacy and security in AI transformation​	Katelyn Rothney, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Azure AI; Ashley Pusey, Cyber Security and Data Privacy Associate, Kennedy’s CMP LLP; Rebecca Engrav, co-chair of the AI industry group at Perkins Coie; and John Israel, Global AI Security and Data Security Lead, KPMG.	Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM​ Eastern Time (ET)	This session will delve into the complex interplay between AI innovation and data protection, exploring the necessary frameworks for designing AI solutions that prioritize transparency, integrity, and accountability. Learn the security and privacy risks inherent in AI adoption and how to mitigate them.
Global compliance deep dive: Mastering the EU AI Act and international data regulations	Manny Sahota, Director of Global Cloud Privacy, Regulatory Risk, and Compliance, Microsoft; Dajin Li, Partner, Taylor Wessing; Jennifer Driscoll, Partner, Robinson Cole; Jessica Long, Vice President, Head of Legal, Chief Privacy Officer, Allstate Canada; and Patrick J. Austin, Of Counsel, Woods Rogers.​	Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM​ (ET)	Navigate the complexities of global data compliance and learn how to stay ahead of regulatory requirements with an in-depth analysis of the EU AI Act and other key international regulations. Learn how to harmonize compliance strategies across different jurisdictions, overcome regulatory challenges, and future-proof your organization’s data governance framework.
Collaboration in complex litigation: Streamlining team communication and document sharing	EJ Bastien, Sr. Director, Discovery Programs, Microsoft; Lindsey Lanier, Director, Product Management, Relativity; Candi Smith, eDiscovery Analyst, Disney; Scott Milner, Partner & Global Practice Group Leader of eData, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; and Greg Buckles, Market Analyst–Press, eDiscovery Journal.	Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 3:30 PM–4:30PM (ET)	Explore how legal teams can streamline document sharing and optimize communication workflows to keep all stakeholders connected and informed. Learn how to simplify case management, enhance team collaboration, and make information easily accessible—even in hybrid work environments.
Navigating the AI revolution: Strategic insights and innovations​	Jessica Escalera, Head of Legal Operations, Americas at HSBC; Nicole Langston, Head of eDiscovery, Counsel for Barclays; Nisha Narasimhan, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft; and Robert Keeling, Partner, Redgrave LLP	Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 11:30 AM–12:30PM (ET)	This forward-looking panel discussion delves into how you can use cutting-edge products to steer your AI journey effectively. Join industry experts as they share insights on strategic approaches, address common challenges, and highlight the latest AI innovations.

Connect with Microsoft at Legalweek 

If you seek strategies for safeguarding and managing the compliance of your data and AI applications, check out one or more of our sessions at Legalweek. Throughout the conference, you can also interact with our Microsoft experts directly in a few ways: 

• Stop by Booth #3103 in New York Hilton Midtown Americas Hall 2 to learn how Microsoft solutions can address your challenges. 
• Request to attend the Executive Breakfast on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from 7:30am – 8:45am ET at Mercury Ballroom, New York Hilton Midtown.
• Request dedicated time with our experts, who will be available in meeting rooms at 1700 Broadway, between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET, Monday, March 24, 2025, through Thursday, March 27, 2025. We’d love to connect. Hope to see you there! 

Connect with members of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association  

At Microsoft we truly believe security is a team sport. And we are thrilled to welcome three of our strategic Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) members to demonstrate their solutions at the Microsoft booth. Join Epiq Global, Lighthouse, and Relativity as they share their expertise and discuss how their solutions—together with Microsoft technology—are helping our mutual customers secure their data efficiently in the age of AI. 

• Epiq Global: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET 
• Lighthouse: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 2:30 – 4:30 PM ET 
• Relativity: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET 

Read more about MISA and membership benefits. 

Learn more about Microsoft Security solutions

To help your organization efficiently respond to legal matters or internal investigations with intelligent capabilities that reduce data to only what’s relevant, learn more about Microsoft Purview eDiscovery. 

Learn how to accelerate the secure adoption of AI with ready-to-go security and governance tools built for generative AI at The Microsoft at RSAC experience. From our signature Pre-Day to demos and networking, discover how Microsoft Security can give you the advantage you need in the era of AI. 

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 ¹ The Future of Professionals: How AI is impacting the legal profession | Legal Blog 

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