WEIL LEGAL INNOVATORS CONFERENCE
The Weil Legal Innovators (WLI) Conference serves as the cornerstone of the fellowship experience, marking both the launch and culmination of each cohort’s year of service.
Held annually in July in New York City, the newly selected Innovators gather for orientation, where they receive professional training, engage in team-building activities, and are introduced to the WLI and broader Weil community. At the same time, the outgoing cohort reconvenes to deliver final presentations on their fellowship year, celebrate their achievements, and participate in professional development sessions designed to support their transition into law school. Each year, the conference features a keynote speaker – an esteemed leader in social impact.
Service is also at the heart of the WLI Conference. Innovators engage in hands-on service projects that make a tangible impact on the surrounding community. Past initiatives have included painting benches in Central Park, reviewing resumes for high school students, and creating upcycled floral arrangements for vulnerable groups.
As the home of Weil’s headquarters, New York City provides an invaluable setting for the conference, offering Innovators the opportunity to connect with the Firm’s extensive network of attorneys and staff. A global hub for both public and private sector work, the city serves as an inspiring backdrop for exploring the intersections of law, social impact, and community engagement.
PAST KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO of Moms First, Founder of Girls Who Code, Author of Brave Not Perfect; 2024 WLI Conference Keynote Speaker
Rohan Pavuluri, Co-founder and Board Chair of Upsolve, 2023 WLI Conference Keynote Speaker
Tom C.W. Lin, Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, Author of The Capitalist and the Activist, 2022 WLI Conference Keynote Speaker
