Wolters Kluwer Thought Leader to Discuss Legal Technology and Innovation at the dLaw Life Sciences Summit

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On November 10, 2021, Ken Crutchfield, VP & General Manager at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., participated in the dLaw Life Sciences Summit. The panel titled "Building and Enhancing Relationships Between 'Future Ready' Legal Departments and Law Firms" focused on best practices for legal professionals in the life sciences sector, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Crutchfield discussed leveraging digital tools for profitability alongside industry leaders. Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €4.6 billion in 2020 and trades on OTC market as WTKWY.

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• Participation of industry leaders signifies strong thought leadership in legal technology.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., will participate today in the dLaw Life Sciences Summit on a panel titled, "Building and Enhancing Relationships Between 'Future Ready' Legal Departments and Law Firms".

Drawing on findings from the Wolters Kluwer 2021 Future Ready Lawyer survey, the panel will cover guidance for legal professionals serving life sciences companies, offering best practices on innovating for the future. Crutchfield will join several legal industry leaders, including Kathryn DeBord, Chief Innovation Officer at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, David Wang, Chief Innovation Officer at Wilson Sonsini, and Mark Brennan, Partner at Hogan Lovells. Moderated by Kristin Calve, Publisher and Co-Founder of Corporate Counsel Business Journal, the panelists will discuss the shifting dynamics between law firms and corporate counsel, trends in technology adoption, tech's impact on productivity, and more.

"The legal industry's digital transformation has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to prepare for the future, it's important for legal professionals to understand how to leverage digital tools to drive profitability," said Crutchfield. "I'm looking forward to discussing this highly important topic with a distinguished panel of industry leaders as we explore best practices for professionals to drive innovation and become future ready."

This year's dLaw Life Sciences Summit will be a completely virtual event. "Building and Enhancing Relationships Between 'Future Ready' Legal Departments and Law Firms" will take place today, November 10, at 11:20AM ET.

To register for the event, visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/4f39bcc5-6ddd-4e89-8b97-3195493098a4/regProcessStep1.

About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with technology and services.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2020 annual revenues of €4.6 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,200 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

For more information about Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., visit www.WoltersKluwerLR.com, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What is the key focus of Ken Crutchfield's panel at the dLaw Life Sciences Summit?

The panel focuses on building relationships between legal departments and law firms, emphasizing digital transformation and best practices for legal professionals.

When did the dLaw Life Sciences Summit take place?

The summit took place on November 10, 2021.

What company does Ken Crutchfield represent?

Ken Crutchfield represents Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

What are the annual revenues reported by Wolters Kluwer?

Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €4.6 billion for the year 2020.

What stock symbol represents Wolters Kluwer on the OTC market?

Wolters Kluwer trades on the OTC market under the symbol WTKWY.