Keynote | The Legal Obelisk: Navigating the Rise of AI-Native Law and Agentic Liability

13 Mar 2026
Track 1

The legal profession has entered a decisive 2026 inflection point: the structural shift from the traditional "pyramid" model to the technology-first "obelisk". As AI-native entrants like Avantia and Tacit Legal disrupt the billable hour with "law firm assurance at an AI price point," incumbents must bridge a critical "readiness gap". This keynote analyzes the "agentic shift," exploring the 2025 IBA Global Heatmap, emerging liability standards, and the transition to "full-stack" AI firms. Join us to move from passive observation to becoming a strategic architect of AI transformation.

Speakers
Keith Carter
Keith Carter, Partner, KDA Capabilities