Future Transact USA

Emma Legal joins Future Transact USA in New York on March 9, 2026. Co-Founder & CEO Rick van Esch will speak on the transformation of transactional practice: From negotiation to AI-enabled due diligence and how technology is reshaping deal execution, risk visibility, and client expectations.

March 9, 2026

Cleary Gottlieb Offices, New York City, USA

Rick van Esch

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Chief Marketing Officer at Emma Legal

Joost Verhaard

Founding CMO

Veerle Brusseleers

Legal Innovation Counsel M&A

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Emma Legal is proud to participate in Future Transact USA, at the Cleary Gottlieb offices in New York.

Future Transact USA brings together leading lawyers, innovation leaders, technologists, and dealmakers to examine how technology is reshaping transactional practice, from AI-assisted due diligence to data-driven lifecycle management. With 250+ attendees and 20+ expert speakers, the event focuses on practical, forward-looking insights for M&A, private equity, and corporate finance professionals.

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Panel Session

Transformation of the Transactional Practice: From Negotiation to Due Diligence: Technology’s Impact on Deals

Rick van Esch, Co-Founder & CEO of Emma Legal, joins an expert panel including leaders from Paul Weiss, Latham & Watkins, Freeths, Proskauer, and Draftwise.

Key discussion themes include:

The shift from manual document review to AI-enabled workflows
Balancing efficiency with accuracy and professional trust
Challenges in adopting and scaling innovation across practice groups
How evolving client demands are accelerating transformation

This conversation reflects a broader structural shift in transactional law. Negotiation remains critical but competitive advantage increasingly depends on how early and how clearly risk becomes visible during diligence.

Technology is no longer a back-office enhancement. It is becoming core infrastructure for how firms manage complexity, control margin, and deliver strategic clarity under time pressure.