News + Events
2024
ABA names Karta Legal's Founder, Lourdes M. Fuentes, a 2024 Women of Legal Tech
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟We are thrilled to announce that our very own Lourdes Fuentes has been selected as one of the 8 distinguished nominees by the hashtag#ABA hashtag#LegalTechnology Resource Center for the #2024 Women of Legal Tech! 🎉
October 16-18, 2024
Lourdes Fuentes will be speaking at the ChIPs Network Global Summit.
This conference brings together leaders at the intersection of law, tech, and policy, and it’s more important than ever as we navigate the rapid advancements in #generativeAI and other #emergingtechnologies.
September 8-11, 2024
Loudes M. Fuentes will be speaking at LEXSummit! Joint experts in legal technology and legal futurists in Salt Lake City on September 8-11, 2024, to stay up to date with the most cutting-edge technology.
In her session, Lourdes will be exploring: "Bridging Ethics and Innovation: Balancing AI's Impact on Legal Matter Management"
This panel explores the intersection of ethics and AI in legal matter management. Experts will discuss maintaining ethical standards while leveraging AI, addressing data integrity, bias mitigation, and transparency. Learn how to navigate ABA Model Rules, recent resolutions, and AI regulations while balancing innovation with professional responsibility. Gain insights on ethical AI integration in legal practice, equipping you to face the challenges of this rapidly evolving technological landscape.September 6, 2024
Upcoming #CLE Panel: Data Privacy ConsiderationsAmidst the AI Storm
Loudes M. Fuentes will be presenting at the upcoming HNBA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on September 6, 2024. The CLE panel will be on “Data Privacy Considerations Amidst the AI Storm.” This highly anticipated panel will delve into the critical aspects of data privacy in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
Our panel of esteemed experts, including leaders in legal technology and data privacy, will provide invaluable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of AI in legal practice. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of legal tech advancements and data privacy considerations.
2024
June 6, 2024
Lourdes M. Fuentes, Esq. Gets admitted to the SCOTUS Bar
Over 40 attorneys from the ABA Senior Lawyers Division were admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States during a special in-person ceremony. The event took place in the Supreme Court Chamber, where the inductees attended an opinion announcement session and took the oath in front of all nine Justices. This ceremony highlighted the diversity of perspectives within the legal profession and underscored the significant role lawyers play in upholding justice. The event was organized by the Senior Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association.
April 17, 2024
Lourdes M. Fuentes Delivers Guest Lecture at Setton Hall
Seton Hall University recently hosted an event featuring Lourdes M. Fuentes as the guest speaker. Invited by Kenneth Jones, Lourdes shared her insights on the intersection of business, technology, and personal development with the university's students. During her lecture, she emphasized the transformative power of storytelling and encouraged students to stay curious, maintain a positive outlook, and build resilience in pursuit of their goals. Highlighting the rapid advancements in technology, particularly the rise of GenAI, she urged students to embrace change, upskill, and become innovators in an evolving world. The event aimed to inspire and equip students for future challenges.
March 3-5, 2024
NAMWOLF CONFERENCE, MARCH 3-5, JW MARRIOTT, NEW ORLEANS
Join Lourdes Fuentes and Nicole Tineo, CEDS, RCA, when they present a session on “The Future is Now: AI-Driven Innovation for the forward-thinking law firm”
Gain insights into how Generative AI is reshaping legal workflows, enhancing client services, and fostering innovation. Don't miss out on practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for successful integration.
2023
November 1, 2023
Outside Counsel Spend Management
An event hosted by Shai Mehani at In-house Connect will address the recent controversy in the Twitter fee case between XCorp and Wachtell Lipton, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ethical oversight in attorney-client billing.
Featuring guest speakers Virginia (Gina) Griffith, JD, and Lourdes M. Fuentes, the discussion will explore ethical paradigms for managing and scrutinizing legal invoices, strategies for immediate cost reduction aligned with ethical principles, and ways to identify common inefficiencies to improve cost-effectiveness and ethical compliance. The event aims to help attendees navigate ethical challenges in managing outside counsel spending.September 14, 2023
Twitter Case Offers Crash Course on Billing Ethics
One of the top 10 most read articles in 2023 by Law360. In this article, Lourdes delves into the ethics of legal billing, using the high-profile complaint against Wachtell Lipton by X Corp. as a case study. The complaint, which accuses Wachtell Lipton of unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and ethical violations, serves as a backdrop for a broader discussion on the ethical standards and professional duties within the legal profession. The article encourages in-house and outside counsel to reassess billing guidelines, engagement practices, training protocols, and the process of legal bill review and approval, emphasizing that these are ethical imperatives, not mere formalities.
September 10- 13, 2023
NAMWOLF Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD
The upcoming National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Conference will feature Lourdes M. Fuentes and Lee Shubert from Karta Legal LLC. Attendees are encouraged to visit Karta Legal's booth, where discussions will center on legal tech, innovation, and particularly the ethical and practical integration of Generative AI into law firm operations. Fuentes aims to explore the strategic advantages and operational efficiencies that this technology can offer, and she is eager to learn how others are leveraging Generative AI in their firms. The event promises to be a valuable opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing among legal professionals.
June 16, 2023
The Path Forward from Immigration Law
An upcoming event will explore how adopting technology and leveraging change management skills can transform legal practices for long-term success. The discussion will focus on the benefits of using a matter management system to improve efficiencies and the challenges law firms face in achieving successful adoption. Strategies to overcome these challenges will also be highlighted. The session will cover significant changes impacting immigration law in 2023 and beyond, with insights on adapting through technology. Panelists, including Lorena Rivas, Esq., Lourdes M. Fuentes, Emily Lippincott, and Dalia Phelps, Esq., will also introduce Filevine's latest immigration tool and its potential to support legal businesses
2022
October 18-19, 2022
Winning the war for legal talent in today’s competitive worldManaging Partners Forum
The Fall Symposium of the Managing Partners Forum featured a panel discussion titled "Winning the war for legal talent." The event gathered managing partners and law firm leaders to discuss pressing issues such as work-life balance, mentoring, partnership structures, and the challenges of transitioning senior lawyers toward retirement. Key recommendations included upskilling teams, improving processes, and deploying the right technology. The discussion also highlighted the importance of NewLaw and New Era Law Firm C-Suite and legal operations teams in driving innovation within the legal industry.
July 2022
Lead-In Note for the University of Pennsylvania's Future of the Profession Initiative July Newsletter
In the Lead-In Note for the University of Pennsylvania's Future of the Profession Initiative July Newsletter, the importance of legal operations is discussed, emphasizing that it should not be an afterthought or secondary to traditional legal practice. The argument is made that legal operations should receive the same level of attention and investment as building a legal practice and offering top-tier legal advice. Elevating legal ops is crucial for law firms, legal departments, and even government entities, as it is integral to thriving in today's evolving legal landscape. Collaboration and collective effort are highlighted as key to driving better outcomes in the field of legal operations.
2022
Legal Week NYC 2022. Are All Professional Services Providers Held to the Same DEI Standards?
At Legalweek, a panel discussion titled "Are All Professional Services Providers Held to the Same DEI Standards?" will be moderated by Patrick Fuller, Vice President, and Heather Nevitt, Corporate Counsel Editor-in-Chief. The panel includes industry leaders such as Kathleen Olin, Alexis Robertson, Paula Davis, Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr., and Lourdes F. of Karta Legal LLC. The session will focus on the various DEI standards that law firms, professional services, and advisory firms are evaluated on, comparing law firm diversity statistics to those of corporate legal departments. Additionally, the discussion will address the mental health and wellness challenges that diverse attorneys face within these environments. This is a special 90-minute, data-driven session.
July 2022
Outside Counsel Guidelines: Reduce Billing Errors, Save time & Enhance relationships
Join Lourdes M. Fuentes, Esq. in an ALM sponsored discussion to talk about the importance of having, updating, and training on Outside Counsel Guidelines. This event will take place on March 3, 2023, at 2pm. The registration link is below.
July 2022
Lourdes Fuentes Slater has been selected among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2022.
Lourdes Fuentes Slater has been selected among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2023. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state receive this honor and less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the entire United States receive this honor.
NEWS
Karta Legal & JusticeBid Partnership
Today we announce a strategic partnership between Karta Legal LLC, and JusticeBid, a diversity analytics and e-sourcing platform..These two minority owned legal tech companies (yep, you read that right) are teaming to address the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion challenges in the legal industry.Karta Legal will apply proven business and process improvement methodologies to create the optimal path to achieve measurable and significant progress.
New Year, New Guidelines: How to implement OCG's and ways to enforce better billing hygiene
On February 9, 2022, Lourdes Fuentes Slater will be joining Patrick Fuller (ALM Media LLC) and Virginia Griffith and Wendy Roberts (LegalBillReview) to discuss how to implement Outside Counsel Guidelines and ways to enforce better billing hygiene in legal departments. Please join us and be part of this conversation, we will be sharing practical tips on invoices review.
Automating the right processes
Welcome back to the leading no-code event where you can learn to supercharge your business processes, streamline and simplify your services and scale your expertise to a wider audience than ever before by building bespoke applications - all without writing a single line of code.
Karta Legal’s Lourdes Fuentes Slater and Shyamal Addanki are speaking today at the Neota Network 2021.
Follow up the updates of the conference
Karta Legal Partners with Netdocuments
NetDocuments, the leading cloud content management platform for legal professionals announced a new partnership with Karta Legal to streamline legal business processes through no-code automation.
The NetDocuments cloud platform allows legal departments to balance legal requirements with business targets, reducing administrative and operational tasks that would otherwise pull General Council away from impactful work.
Controlling the Runaway Train: Ways to Manage Outside Counsel Spend
On August 10, 2021, Lourdes Fuentes Slater will be joining Patrick Fuller (ALM Media LLC) and Virginia Griffith (LegalBillReview) to discuss how to control outside counsel legal spend by implementing processes to optimize the management of outside counsel services and invoices. We will offer practical tips of steps GCs can take now to control rising costs.
Leadership Through Process Optimization During Challenging Times
On July 16, 2021, Lourdes Fuentes Slater will be joining Jessica de Perio Wittman (UConn Law) and Kathleen (Katie) Brown (Charleston School of Law), at the South Carolina Conference on Innovations in Teaching (SCCITL) for a discussion on process optimization techniques.
Cafe con Lourdes's: Lucy M. Lopez
Here is another excellent interview by Lourdes Fuentes Slater, CEO of Karta Legal LLC. #CafeConLourdes brings stories of those Latinos in the law who have broken the stereotypes and uprise in a very competitive and selective group in the world of business. This time we have the privilege to hear from Lucy M. Lopez, Head of Legal for the Americas & Deputy General Counsel at McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Cafe con Lourdes's: Thomas Trujilo
In another #CafeConLourdes series, Karta Legal's CEO, Lourdes Fuentes, sits down to talk with Thomas Trujillo.
" Tom has that sought after and unique combination of being a lawyer who understands the business of law and has been at the forefront of legal operations and innovation for years... This interview reflects the true measure of a legal innovator, who also happens to be Latino."- Lourdes Fuentes Slater
Karta Legal Partners with Neota Logic
Neota Logic, creators of the world’s leading no-code platform, and Karta Legal, announced a new partnership to streamline legal business processes through no-code automation.
Neota’s no-code platform provides professionals with easy-to-use development tools for the intelligent automation of processes, expertise and documentation. Together, we are the right team to work with law firms and legal departments to automate outdated legal processes.
Cafe con Lourdes's: Elisa D. Garcia C.
Lourdes sat down to talk with Elisa D. Garcia C., Chief Legal Officer of Macy's Inc. for another High Performance Counsel's series #CafeConLourdes articles. Our goal with this series of articles is to challenge stereotypes, lead by example, and provide positive role modeling to the future leaders.
Trends in Legal Tech Podcast
In this episode of the Contract Lens Podcast, Co-founder of Malbek Matt Patel and Lourdes Fuentes discuss some of the latest trends in legal tech.
We provide candid commentary on how the pandemic has forever disrupted digital transformation in the legal world. We make the case of why, and how, law firms, not just in-house legal teams, should embrace contract management software, and share our perspective on the traits that are essential for effective Legal Ops professionals.
Innovación y nuevos marcos de trabajo. Lean aplicado a la abogacía con Lourdes Slater (Español/Spanish)
Talent Boost Spain ha lanzado una serie de podcast en los que Ignacio Escobar Quintana y Emiliano Cánovas, fundadores de Talent Boost, charlan con expertos de diferentes ámbitos, organizaciones y posiciones laborales. En su podcast #20, Lourdes Fuentes Slater se sentó a discutir la automatizaciólegal y el fin de la abogacía como la conocemos. Hablaron de la visión para la industrilegal en 2030, la falta de diversidadinclusión en el ámbitlegal y la falta de mujerelideres en el ámbito legal y tecnológico.
LETRA Legal Training MasterClass (Español/Spanish)
LETRA Legal Training es un centro de formación y entrenamiento continuo para profesionales, creado por firmas de abogados.
El 25 de agosto, Lourdes Fuentes Slater, CEO of Karta Legal, discutirá por qué hoy estamos en el punto de inflexión de la tecnología legal, y porque ya no hay vuelta atrás. Discutiremos las mejores tecnologías para bufetes de abogados y las mejores prácticas para crear un mapa de tecnología legal que funcione para su bufete y su presupuesto.
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