AI x KM: The Future of Knowledge Management

February 18, 2025

AUTHOR Inside Practice

Today’s law firm knowledge teams are shifting from pure practice support to strategic drivers of profitability and efficiency.​ With AI becoming embedded in operations, KM and Innovation functions stand at the forefront of transformational change in the legal profession.

New York, NY – April 29, 2025 — Inside Practice is excited to announce the second annual AI x KM: The Next Frontier in Legal Knowledge Management, a full day program exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping knowledge management, innovation, and efficiency across the legal profession.


Why AI x KM Matters

Today’s law firms face the challenge of navigating an era where artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making have become integral to staying competitive. As part of Inside Practice’s 2025 Agenda, AI x KM taking place on April 29th  at the New York offices of our host Paul Hastings,  will   bring together thought leaders, technologists, knowledge managers, and innovation champions to discuss the practical ways AI is transforming knowledge management into a strategic driver of profitability, client value, and organizational growth.


Key Themes & Highlights


  • The Future of KM – Evolving KM from a back-office support role to a strategic enabler of profitability and business transformation​
  • AI and Organizational Change – Navigating cultural and structural shifts as AI experimentation challenges traditional hierarchies and decision-making in firms​
  • The Future of Legal Search – Moving beyond keyword queries to intelligent, AI-driven search that proactively delivers insights within attorney workflows​
  • AI Agents & Human-Machine Collaboration – Exploring how AI “copilots” are becoming active collaborators in knowledge workflows, augmenting KM teams and automating insights​
  • Redefining the KM–IT Relationship – Aligning knowledge and IT teams to manage tool proliferation, pilot fatigue, and AI governance while pursuing firm-wide innovation goals​
  • KM’s Role in Business Transformation – Leveraging KM for data-driven decision-making in pricing, profitability analysis, and client intelligence, to drive the business of law​
  • Preparing the AI-Ready Lawyer – Integrating knowledge strategy with training and professional development to prepare the next generation of attorneys for an AI-enabled future​


Who Should Attend

Whether you are a Knowledge Management leader, an innovation executive, or an IT professional in a law firm, AI x KM will offer practical, peer-driven insights to help you lead your firm through the next wave of technological disruption. This event also welcomes legal technologists, practicing attorneys, and anyone with a vested interest in the future of AI-driven practice innovation.


Featured Speakers & Sessions

AI x KM will bring together a mix of rising stars and established leaders in legal knowledge, innovation, and AI, providing a platform for candid conversations, peer learning, and practical insights. Join your peers, as we collectively share, discuss, and debate how AI is reshaping KM, and what’s next for those leading this transformation. 


Register Today

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and help shape the future of legal knowledge management. AI x KM takes place on April 29, 2025, in New York City. Space is limited, and early registration is highly encouraged.


  • Super Early-Bird Discount: Register before February 28 and save $300.


For more information:  contact@insidepractice.com

Register now: www.insidepractice.com/ai-x-km

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