World Congress 2026 North America

Lawyers who ship: How GitHub CELA used AI to rewire legal work

September 23, 2026 16:20 – 16:50 · 30 min Stage 2

What this session covers

Legal teams aren’t usually cast as builders, but at GitHub CELA, they ship. This session tells the story of how CELA used AI to rewire the way legal work gets done: automating the routine, accelerating the complex, and freeing lawyers to focus on judgment over busywork. We’ll cover where we started, the wins along the way, and where we’re headed next, with a live look at the tools in action. Whether you’re legal, technical, or somewhere in between, you’ll leave with a concrete picture of what “lawyers who ship” really means.

World Congress 2026 North America

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