MAY 7- 8, 2025

REDMOND, WA

HOSTED BY: MICROSOFT AND MCCA

The Global Technology, Education, & Careers Forum (“G-TEC”) is a two-day conference of big ideas and emerging trends at the intersection of technology and the practice of law. This year, we will discuss the impact of AI in security, governance, and employment. Join us and hear from peers and experts from the MCCA community.

All sessions are eligible for CLE credit.

Special thanks to our Co-Host:

MCCA Members: As part of your organization’s membership benefits, you are allotted event registration(s). Registration codes will be provided directly to your organization’s membership point of contact. If you have questions about membership registration codes, please email events@mcca.com. 

Please click here to add events@mcca.com to your Safe Sender List, Address Book, or Contacts to receive future communications regarding G-TEC.

May 7-8, 2025

Registration closes on Friday, May 2
at 11:59 PM ET.

Hosted by Microsoft

Redmond, WA

Details provided upon registration.

Hotel Room Block

The room block for the Seattle Marriott Redmond is now closed.

G-TEC Sponsorship

Our sponsors are integral to providing participants with a conference that continues to lift the bar. Sponsors of the Global TEC Forum have the opportunity to contribute to unique and substantive discussions on the latest technological trends and advancements in the legal profession.

Become a sponsor and take advantage of the opportunity to:

  • Meet and build relationships with attorneys from corporate legal departments of Fortune® 500 companies and attorneys from top law firms.

  • Showcase your expertise and give your team a platform to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping the legal profession.

  • Build brand recognition by establishing your company or firm as a thought leader in the industry.

We welcome back our long-term supporters and look forward to engaging with new organizations. There are various ways to be involved. Below are the developed sponsorship packages. These packages are not fixed – so if you have ideas, let’s talk! Please email sponsorship@mcca.com.

  • Sponsor the dinner and receive the following benefits:

    Benefits Include:

    • Priority reserved seating during sessions and dinner

    • Opportunity to speak on a panel or make welcome remarks at dinner

    • Top billing and prominent logo placement on all conference marketing materials, on the G-TEC webpage, MCCA member app, social media posts, and promotional emails

    • MCCA will provide social media post on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, announcing the sponsorship

    • Ten (10) conference registrations, which includes 10 seats at the offsite dinner

    • Recognition in post event thank you email and social media

  • Sponsor a CLE at the conference and receive the following benefits:

    Benefits Include:

    • Three (3) Conference registrations, which includes 3 seats at the offsite dinner

    • Listed as a sponsor on all social media, promotional materials, and MCCA member app

    • Recognition in post event thank you email and social media

Event Agenda

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

*Agenda subject to change. Please note the agenda times are in PT. Session titles and descriptions will be updated as they become finalized.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration & Lunch

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

Fireside Chat

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Break

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  • This panel brings together prominent AI governance leaders to examine the critical frameworks, policies, and best practices necessary for the responsible development and deployment of advanced AI technologies on a global scale. The discussion will focus on ensuring innovation is not only cutting-edge but adheres to ethical standards, fostering public trust and sustainable AI adoption.

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Networking Break

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

  • Generative AI is transforming the world, yet it also presents significant security and safety challenges. This panel will explore the critical issues surrounding AI security, examining potential risks and ethical considerations associated with its use. Experts will discuss strategies for mitigating these risks, ensuring robust security measures, and promoting responsible AI deployment. Additionally, the conversation will address the delicate balance between safeguarding privacy and fostering secure innovation. Through this discussion, the panel will provide valuable insights into building a safer, more secure, and privacy-conscious AI future.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Empowering Legal Professionals with Copilot: Workshop

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Offsite Dinner and Community Building

Limited seats available.

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025

*Agenda subject to change. Please note the agenda times are in PT. Session titles and descriptions will be updated as they become finalized.

8:00 AM – 8:55 AM

Registration & Breakfast

8:55 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  • This panel will address Microsoft’s approach to accessibility and inclusive design, and the use of AI to make gaming more inclusive and safer for all players. Designing through the lens of disability has led to groundbreaking innovations at Microsoft, such as Seeing AI, the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and the Xbox Adaptive Joystick. By emphasizing the importance of inclusive data and the lived experiences of people with disabilities, we will highlight the ethical and practical benefits of creating AI and technology that works for everyone.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  • As AI continues to reshape the modern workplace, its influence on employment law is becoming increasingly significant. This panel will explore the impact of AI on legal liability, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance. Experts will discuss how AI is transforming recruitment, workforce management, and workplace practices, along with the legal challenges that arise from these advancements.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Networking Break

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Leveraging Copilot for Pro Bono: Enhancing Legal Aid with AI

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

  • The panel will explore how AI can drive culture and inclusion initiatives, including using advanced avatars to represent digital identities in social media, conducting inclusive community outreach to engage diverse voices in AI development, and incorporating inclusion principles into product design.

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Lunch

CLE Filing System

Your badge will be scanned as you enter each session to record your attendance and to receive CLE credit. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late for a session, you will not be eligible for CLE credit.

HOW/WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE?

Within 1-2 weeks after the Global TEC Forum has concluded, all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line “CLE Credit for MCCA Global TEC Forum” from ABA MCLE (mcle@americanbar.org). Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit. Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you.

A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT

The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only. Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit. Certain programs, subjects, and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats. Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules.

Registration & Fees

IN-HOUSE MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$650

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$700

LAW FIRM MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$850

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$1,000

GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT
NON-MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$650

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$700

IN-HOUSE NON-MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$850

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$900

LAW FIRM NON-MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$1,000

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$1,200

VENDOR NON-MEMBERS

Early Bird (Before March 31)

$1,000

Regular (April 1 - May 2)

$1,200

PAYMENT MESSAGE:

All payments must be received no later than May 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted.

MCCA Law Firm Members and Corporate Members: As part of your organization's MCCA membership benefits, your company or firm is eligible to register a designated number of participants at no additional cost.

To take advantage of this benefit, please request your unique registration code from your organization’s designated MCCA membership contact. During the registration process, enter this code in the Discount Code field on the Payment Page and click “Apply Now” to activate the benefit and adjust your balance accordingly.

If you have any questions about the registration process or need assistance confirming your organization’s membership status, please contact us at events@mcca.com.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Any special needs for visual aids or auditory aids must be sent to events@mcca.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Click here to review the MCCA Conference Registration General Terms and Conditions.

CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS:

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to events@mcca.com.

Requests received on or before May 2 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after May 2.

Organizations are permitted to substitute one participant with another from the same organization, if needed.