Speaking Engagements and Thought Leadership
A recognized authority in LegalTech, RegTech, ALSPs, AI-native legal services, design thinking, legal innovation and enterprise strategy and security, Monica regularly shares her insights through speaking engagements at prestigious venues such as South by Southwest, the International Bar Association, Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), Stanford CodeX hackathon and demo days, and the British Legal Technology Forum. Monica’s thought-provoking perspectives have made her a frequent guest on digital media programs and industry podcasts, where she discusses the transformation of legal through technology and innovation.
Inspiring Innovation Through Global Platforms and Media Leadership
As a recognized authority in LegalTech, RegTech, ALSPs, AI-native legal services, design thinking, legal innovation, enterprise strategy, and security, Monica Zent is a highly sought-after speaker and thought leader who regularly shares her insights at the world's most prestigious venues and through leading business and legal publications. Her work continues to shape conversations at the intersection of law, technology, and business strategy.
Extensive Media & Publication Leadership
Monica's thought leadership extends through regular contributions to leading business and legal publications. Her articles and insights have appeared in Bloomberg BNA, Reuters, Inside Counsel, Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, VentureBeat, Legal Technology News, and the Huffington Post. This extensive publication record demonstrates her ability to translate complex concepts into accessible insights for diverse audiences, addressing AI, LegalTech, security, ALSPs, venture capital, and the convergence of law, technology, and enterprise innovation.
Areas of Expertise
Monica's speaking expertise spans the critical intersections of law, technology, and business innovation. Her most requested topics include:
★ Innovation & LegalTech: Evaluating and investing in LegalTech opportunities and adoption strategies
★ Agentic AI in Legal Functions: Implementation of autonomous AI systems in legal operations
★ ALSPs & AI-native Legal Services: Best practices for the delivery of legal services in the era of AI.
★ Compliance & Security: Regulatory needs, compliance frameworks, and security strategy
★ Entrepreneurship: Advice for founders and founding teams, the entrepreneurial journey, and the investor's perspective
★ Policy & Future of Law: AI governance, quantum computing implications, and the evolution of legal services
Digital Thought Leadership & Media Presence
Monica frequently appears as a guest on digital media programs and industry podcasts, where she discusses the transformation of legal services through technology and innovation. Her thought-provoking perspectives have made her a go-to expert for media seeking insights on legal technology trends. Monica’s popular LinkedIn newsletter "Venture Legal" provides biweekly insights at the intersection of law, business, and breakthrough ideas, attracting a global following of legal professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors.
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Speaking Venues
Monica has delivered presentations and led discussions at premier industry events including South by Southwest (SXSW), the International Bar Association, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), Stanford CodeX, Women + AI, Legal Operators, and the British Legal Technology Forum. These international appearances position her as a global voice in legal innovation and digital transformation.
Awards & Industry Recognition
Monica's speaking and thought leadership contributions have earned numerous recognitions, including the Corporate Counsel Women, Influence & Power in Law Award for Innovative Leadership, Silicon Valley Business Journal Woman of Influence honoree, and finalist recognition for Legal Innovator of the Year. These awards reflect her significant impact on legal industry discourse and innovation.
Substantive Legal Areas
Beyond technology and innovation topics, Monica brings deep substantive legal expertise across multiple practice areas, allowing her to speak authoritatively about both the technical and practical implications of legal innovation. This combination of technical expertise, operational experience, and substantive legal knowledge makes her presentations uniquely valuable for audiences seeking both strategic vision and practical implementation guidance.
