BUiLT Programming & Education

BUiLT offers programming and educational initiatives to empower individuals within the legal technology industry. Our seminars, webinars, and workshops provide cutting-edge skills and knowledge, fostering professional growth. We collaborate with industry experts to offer specialized training and certifications, ensuring our members stay ahead of industry trends. These efforts address historical inequities, promote diversity, and inspire innovation in legal tech. Join BUiLT to be part of a community that champions diversity and leads in legal technology. Together, we create a more inclusive and innovative future.

Educational Seminars & Workshops
Providing members with valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in the dynamic field of legal technology while fostering professional growth and expertise.
Mentor/Mentee Matching
Strategic process that matches experienced mentors with aspiring mentees based on goals and skills, fostering meaningful mentorship relationships for mutual growth and development.
Knowledge Sharing & Networking
Fostering a vibrant community where legal technology professionals from the African diaspora can connect, exchange insights, and collaboratively propel the industry forward.
Speaker's Bureau
Providing a roster of accomplished professionals and thought leaders who are available to share their expertise and insights on legal technology, diversity, and inclusion through engaging presentations and discussions.
Industry Job Board
A dynamic platform connecting members with relevant career opportunities within the legal technology sector, facilitating talent acquisition for corporate partners, and supporting the advancement of individuals in this thriving industry.
Career Development
Access to a wide range of educational resources, networking opportunities, all tailored to empower individuals from the African diaspora in the legal technology industry, ultimately enhancing their professional growth and advancement.

Membership

Our membership metrics focus on gauging the diverse levels of experience and expertise in various legal technology sub-disciplines. We evaluate thought leadership and subject matter proficiency, assessing the depth of professional backgrounds and the breadth of roles within the legal tech space, including areas like e-discovery, legal analytics, and cybersecurity. These metrics enable us to harness the collective expertise of our members, fostering a dynamic and knowledgeable community.

Current Members
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10+ Years in the Legal Tech Industry
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Ph.D, Law or Post Graduate Degree
Subdomains Within the Legal Tech Industry

WHY BUiLT?

BUiLT is dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity in the legal technology field by empowering professionals of the African Diaspora. We create meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and advancement through education, leadership, mentorship, advocacy, research, and career development. By building a strong, engaged community, we drive innovation, amplify voices, and shape the future of legal technology, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive industry for all.

We don't simply provide members with education and experiences; we empower them to thrive in their careers, aligning with BUILT's mission.
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Experience, leadership, entrepreneurship, mentorship, service, research, and advocacy.
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Member Spotlight

Explore the Experiences of our Esteemed Members in the Legal Technology
Industry and Discover the Transformational Impact of BUiLT Membership!

I see BUiLT as a vehicle essential to closing the black diversity gap in the Legal Tech space. Addressing the diversity gap is important because it is the best protection against the twin evils of bias and discrimination in our field. Ensuring that those protections are in place and that they are robust must be the cornerstone of any profession, particularly one like Legal Tech whose title itself conveys principles of fairness and justice.

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Dawson Horn Co-Founder/President/Board Member

At BUiLT, we recognize that harnessing the rich tapestry of diversity and the depth of expertise within the legal technology sector is a strategic imperative. It serves as the cornerstone of our mission, propelling us forward in our pursuit of innovation and inclusive growth, while positioning us as thought leaders in this dynamic industry. Our commitment lies in nurturing this unique blend of talent to drive positive change and catalyze advancements that benefit us all.

Val Charles-Pierre Board Member

Join BUiLT at Legalweek

For an exclusive networking reception and panel discussion as we bring together
Black professionals and allies in the legal technology space.

2025 Guest Speaker
Justice Tanya R. Kennedy
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department
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2025 Guest Speaker
Dr. Siobahn Grady
Assistant Professor | AI Researcher | STEM Advocate
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2025 Moderator
Paula Edgar, Esq.
CEO at PGE Consulting Group LLC, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisor, Civic Leader
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2025 Moderator
April Dawson
Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation | Professor of Law
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