Thomson Reuters

The legal AI shift: How generative, deep research, and agentic AI are redefining legal workflows

Live Event Date: Jan 20, 2026

Live Event Time: 12 PM CT

Hosted by Thomson Reuters

AI is reshaping legal practice faster than any change in decades. But which types of AI deliver real impact — and how can firms put them to work strategically?

This session breaks down three key types of AI — generative, deep research, and agentic — and shows how they combine to streamline workflows and improve outcomes. You’ll learn the principles behind each, their role in efficiency and accuracy, and how to build a roadmap for adoption. We’ll also share a real-world example of integrated AI in action.

You’ll learn:

The differences between generative, deep research, and agentic AI—and why they matter
How these types complement each other to solve complex legal challenges
A strategic framework for evaluating AI investments and aligning with firm priorities
Practical insights for adoption that deliver measurable ROI

Leave with a clear plan to move from experimentation to implementation — boosting efficiency, improving client service, and staying competitive in an AI-powered market. Bring your questions and get answers in real time during our live Q&A.

Register now and take the first step toward smarter legal workflows.

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Speakers

Zach Warren

Senior Legal Industry Insights Strategist

Thomson Reuters Institute

Zach Warren leads legal industry insights and strategy for the Thomson Reuters Institute. Zach has been writing and speaking on legal industry trends for more than a decade, currently helping spearhead TRI's legal industry thought leadership and reports such as the State of the Legal Industry, State of the Corporate Law Department, and more. Zach is also the host of TRI's Clarity and Clarity on Tech podcasts, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and on webcasts on legal industry economic trends. Previously, Zach was TRI's technology & innovation insights lead, helping launch new technology research initiatives such as the Generative AI in Professional Services Report. Before the Thomson Reuters Institute, Zach was the editor-in-chief of ALM’s Legaltech News and regularly appeared in ALM publications such as Law.com and The American Lawyer. Zach lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two dogs, and has a bachelor’s from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.

Valerie McConnell

Vice President

Solutions Engineering

Valerie is the Vice President of Solution Engineering at Thomson Reuters, where she uses her litigation and intellectual property background to advise legal professionals on how to leverage artificial intelligence in their practices. Valerie is a frequent speaker on the application of generative AI to solve common pain points in legal workflows. Before joining Thomson Reuters, Valerie served as the Vice President of Customer Success at Casetext, where she worked on the testing and development of CoCounsel. Previously, Valerie was a litigator at Jones Day. She received her J.D. from Stanford Law School and studied computer science at Princeton University.