October 2026 PLTG HYBRID Session
Thirty-Five Years of Changing Technology – Past to Present
From green-screen terminals and paper-based workflows to cloud platforms, AI, and cybersecurity, law firms have spent decades adapting to constant technological change. Join us as we look back at 35 years of transformation in legal technology, explore the lessons learned from successful transitions, and discuss practical strategies for managing change in an era where innovation never slows down. Take concepts from what we’ve learned in the past and make your current transition to A.I. a successful one.
This conversation is intended for legal professionals, knowledge managers, trainers, and technology leaders who want to enjoy an entertaining and informative discussion around law firm industry trends and downfalls.
HYBRID Session – Virtual and @ Simpson Thacher & Bartlett with breakfast
NEW TIME
Thursday October 08, 2026;
10:00 - 11:30 am Eastern
425 Lexington Avenue NYC 10017
across from Grand Central Terminal
Attend in-person or attend the virtual event from 10:00 - 11:30 ET, then join a "social time" post-session discussion from 11:30 to Noon.
- NYC hospitalizations for COVID-19 in recent weeks have exceeded last year's "summer surge" hospitalizations for the same time period.
IF YOU DON'T FEEL WELL or YOU KNOW YOU VISITED SOMEONE SICK:
Do not attend in person or wear a mask.
IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE SICK:
Do not attend in person.
IF YOU ARE EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS:
Mask if attending the session in person.
Co-Hosts
Scott Baron
Scott brings nearly three decades of experience in technology training, with a strong focus on the legal industry. His tech career began in the late 1980s as a mainframe programmer and has since spanned multiple sectors, including magazine publishing at Condé Nast—where he acquired a memorable Anna Wintour story he’s always happy to share. His training career started in 1995 while at Condé Nast.
In 2004, Scott transitioned from publishing to the legal industry, starting at Reed Smith. He later joined DLA Piper, where he spent seventeen years honing his expertise, before moving to Simpson Thacher in 2022 as an IT Trainer and content creator.
Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, their three cats, and their black lab, Zora. A lifelong gamer, he and his wife are also enthusiastic sumo fans and travel to Japan when possible to immerse themselves in sumo-related events and culture.
Roberta Gelb
Roberta Gelb is President of Chelsea Office Systems and a recognized authority on productivity, software, and office systems solutions for law firms and businesses. She brings extensive expertise in systems design, implementation, training, and the human factors that influence the effective adoption and use of technology.
In 1984, Roberta founded Chelsea Office Systems, a specialized software consulting and training firm that provides customized productivity assessments, application programming and development, education, and on-site support to law firms and corporate clients.
Roberta serves as the Vendor Representative on the Board of the Professional Legal Trainers Group and is also a member of its Program Committee.
Beyond her professional work, Roberta is a dedicated breast cancer advocate and activist. She supports individuals newly diagnosed with breast cancer by helping them understand their diagnosis and by serving as an advocate throughout their treatment journey.
Roberta is deeply engaged in community service. She has served on the Board of the New York State Breast Cancer Network and on the Scientific Advisory Board of Consano. In addition, she volunteers with animal rescue organizations in the New York area.
