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Our History

Past Events

Nearly two decades of bringing the legal industry together to learn, connect, and prepare for what's next.

past-events

15,000+

Total Attendees

500+

Speakers to Date

30+

Cities Visited

18

Years of Impact

Timeline

A history of leadership.

2025 — The Rebrand: Masters Conference Becomes Masters AI

Under new ownership led by Cat Casey, Masters Conference was transformed into Masters AI — a year-round learning ecosystem dedicated to AI in legal practice. The final Masters Conference events in Washington D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco drew record attendance as the community prepared for a bold new chapter.


2024 — The AI Inflection Point

Generative AI dominated the conversation as legal professionals grappled with ChatGPT, large language models, and their implications for practice. Masters Conference hosted its most technically ambitious programming yet, with live AI demonstrations and hands-on workshops in six cities.


2023 — Return to Full Scale

Masters Conference returned to full in-person programming across North America. The focus shifted to AI readiness, data governance, and the ethical frameworks needed for responsible AI adoption in legal practice. Record sponsorship and attendance signaled strong demand for AI-focused education.


2021–2022 — Hybrid Innovation

The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across the legal industry. Masters Conference pioneered hybrid event formats, combining limited in-person gatherings with robust virtual programming. This period proved the demand for digital-first legal education and planted the seeds for what would become The Signal.


2020 — Going Virtual

When the world shut down, Masters Conference was among the first legal industry events to pivot entirely to virtual delivery. The rapid transition demonstrated the team’s agility and commitment to the community, delivering quality programming despite unprecedented circumstances.

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