Y. David Scharf Speaks at 19th Annual New York Legal Market Conference
Morrison Cohen Chair and Co-Managing Partner Y. David Scharf will be among the featured speakers at the 19th Annual New York Legal Market Conference on June 18, 2025.
David will join a distinguished lineup of legal industry leaders from top firms and organizations, including Paul, Weiss, A&O Shearman, AIG, and Goldman Sachs. This year’s conference theme, “Demand is Up While Uncertainty Remains,” captures the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the legal profession today.
The panelists will delve into key issues shaping the future of the legal industry, including the current state of the New York legal market, growth strategies and responses to economic uncertainty, the evolving landscape of law firm mergers and lateral acquisitions, talent and workforce planning, client expectations and collaboration, and the integration of AI into legal operations and client service delivery.
The invitation-only event, presented by Sandpiper Partners, takes place at the Paul, Weiss Conference Center in New York City.
Contacts

- Y. David Scharf Chair & Co-Managing Partner
- dscharf@morrisoncohen.com
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