NYT Bestselling Author and World Renowned Podcaster Esther Perel Announced as 2025 ClioCon Headline Speaker
June 26, 2025
Get ready to rethink connection, conflict, and what it means to lead
Esther Perel joins ClioCon 2025 as a headline speaker, exploring the power of relationships in work and life.
Clio has never shied away from bold conversations, and this year, it’s raising the bar. As the leader in legal technology and the convener of the industry’s #1 conference, Clio is proud to announce Esther Perel will join ClioCon 2025 for a thought-provoking moderated discussion, taking place in Boston, Massachusetts on October 16–17, 2025.
A world-renowned podcaster, bestselling author, and cultural thought leader, Esther Perel will bring her signature lens on human relationships, inviting us to reimagine connection, conflict, and what it means to thrive in client work, team dynamics, and everyday life.
Known for reframing how the world talks about relationships, Perel brings a rare combination of clinical insight, global perspective, and cultural fluency to the conversation. Her keynote will explore the dynamics that shape the legal profession: the spoken and unspoken expectations between clients and counsel, colleagues and teams, leaders and organizations.
A therapist to some of the world’s most accomplished professionals, Perel is fluent in nine languages and consults with Fortune 500 companies around the globe. Her TED Talks have garnered over 40 million views. Her books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, have sparked international discourse and been translated into more than 30 languages. Esther is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?. Her latest project is Where Should We Begin? At Work, a 100-question game that is designed to transform your work culture – one story and one relationship at a time.
“Esther Perel challenges us to rethink how we show up for ourselves, for our clients, and for each other,” said “She offers a lens into the emotional infrastructure of high-performing teams and enduring client relationships,” said Reagan Attle, Chief Marketing Officer at Clio. “Her keynote will strike a powerful chord with legal professionals navigating the nuanced, human side of practicing law. Everything from managing teams to building lasting client trust.”
With a style that is equal parts grounded and provocative, Perel challenges conventional thinking around communication, power, trust, and the boundaries between personal and professional. Her insights are especially timely in an industry built on relationships but often strained by pressure, precedent, and performance.
ClioCon is widely recognized as one of the most influential events in the legal industry, known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in legal practice and technology. Past keynote speakers including Brené Brown, James Clear, and Nita Farahany – each offering distinct perspectives on leadership, innovation, and change.
The 2025 conference builds on this legacy with a forward-looking agenda tailored to today’s evolving legal landscape. Attendees can expect a curated mix of tactical workshops, hands-on product sessions, and provocative conversations led by industry pioneers. From high-impact networking moments to signature events like Clio After Dark and The Wrap Party, the experience is designed to spark connection and accelerate growth across every role and stage of a legal career.
To secure your spot at ClioCon 2025, visit: cliocon.com.