A day of invaluable CLE credit and fun at the Chicago Athletic Association
Smokeball, the AI-powered legal practice management software, is bringing its must-attend legal conference to Chicago on October 15, 2026. Spark started in Sydney, Australia where it quickly became the top legal conference. Smokeball is now bringing the one-day event to Chicago, connecting lawyers and legal thought leaders for an action-packed agenda dedicated to learning and transformation.
Sterling Hawkins, a top 30 global leadership keynote, will headline the conference. Having advised leaders from Fortune 500 companies to the United Nations, Hawkins inspires attorneys to transform into “who the moment requires”—a timely message for law firms navigating rapid technological change and evolving client expectations.
“We’re so excited to bring the enthusiasm for Spark from Sydney to Chicago. We’ve created a conference that combines inspiration, connection, education, and fun,” said Hunter Steele, CEO of Smokeball. “Whether you’re embracing AI, growing your practice, or strengthening your leadership skills, Spark is about helping firms confidently prepare for what’s next.”
Hawkins and Steele will be joined by 15+ industry experts that will deliver CLE credit across pressing issues facing law firms, like AI implementation, ethical obligations, sustainable firm growth, and more.
The day begins at the Chicago Athletic Association’s rooftop restaurant with sweeping breakfast views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan. Attendees will then attend CLE sessions tailored to their area of interest, connect with other savvy attorneys, and gain access to legal technology innovators like Thomson Reuters, InfoTrack, and VXT. Spark closes with a celebration at the venue’s Venetian Gothic Game Room.
Tickets are on sale now at the Spark website.
About Smokeball:
Smokeball powers people-law. Our legal practice management software lightens the administrative burden, so legal professionals have more time to serve the people who need them most. With automatic time tracking, tailored workflows, and rapid innovation through AI, Smokeball is the industry standard in people-law. We’re proud to provide lawyers a unique conference experience featuring world-class speakers, tailored CLE programming, networking, and exclusive insights into the future of legal technology at Spark.
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