Keynotes and Featured Speaker Engagements
David Tollen is one of the world’s leading voices on technology contracts and on contracting in the age of AI. As the author of the American Bar Association’s bestseller, The Tech Contracts Handbook, founder of Tech Contracts Academy®, and adjunct faculty at UC Berkeley Law School, David has spent decades helping organizations navigate the intersection of law, technology, and business. TCA is proud to offer David as a keynote and featured speaker for conferences, corporate gatherings, and industry events.
“I wanted to extend a huge thank you to David Tollen for delivering such an insightful and dynamic workshop at our recent summit … The subject matter couldn’t have been more relevant, and David’s clear, engaging style made it a highlight of the event.“
Tali Kaufman, Global Event Producer, World Commerce & Contracting
Why David Tollen?
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Authority & Experience: David is a nationally recognized expert whose insights shape the way organizations draft, negotiate, and manage contracts. His Handbook is used by contract practitioners worldwide.
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AI & Innovation: Beyond traditional contracting, David addresses the emerging challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in the contracting world — helping audiences prepare for the future.
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Proven Educator: Through TCA, David has trained thousands of lawyers, contract managers, procurement specialists, and executives, earning consistent praise for making complex topics accessible, practical, and engaging.
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Dynamic Presenter: Whether delivering a keynote, fireside chat, or breakout session, David combines clear explanations, real-world examples, and humor to keep audiences informed and inspired.
“David has mastered the ability to deliver complex tech topics in simple fashion.”
Tech Contracts Academy student
Sample Speaking Topics:
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The Contract Professional’s Job in the Age of AI
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of AI as a Contracting Tool
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Seldom-Heard Negotiation Tips from the Trenches
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Negotiating Software and Cloud Deals: Best Practices
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The Future of AI Regulation and Law
- Can Copyright Survive the Advance of IT?
Interested in booking David Tollen for your next event?
You’ll be in good company – David’s speaking customers have included:
- Western Banker’s Association
- Association of Corporate Counsel, Mountain West
- Navy Federal Credit Union Customer Conference
- World Commerce & Contracting
- American Bar Association
- Procurement Foundry
- Taiwan Bar Association
- Western Bankers Association
- NPI Financial
- The Kampala, Uganda legal community / Stanbic Bank
- Canadian Bar Association
- National Taipei University of Technology
- Practicing Law Institute (PLI)
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Ohio
- And more ….
For more about David and his speaking, teaching, and legal experience, please click here. Learn more about his bestselling book, published by the American Bar Association, here. And watch some sample podcasts here.
To learn about David’s work as an expert witness on technology transactions, click here.
To explore booking David to speak at your next event, please contact us.
We also offer strategic partnerships in training: a chance for you to build your pipeline and brand authority by sponsoring a webinar or similar program. For more on that, click here.