New York Football Icon Set to Speak at Legal Conference in Manhattan

Law.com has announced that retired two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning, who enjoyed a dynamic 16-season career with the New York Football Giants, will deliver the opening keynote at the annual Legalweek legal tech conference, which will kick off in New York City on March 9, 2026.

Eli Manning, the youngest son of Archie and brother of Peyton, starred at Ole Miss, earning SEC Player of the Year. Drafted first overall in 2004, he was traded from the Chargers to the Giants, where he started from 2005, set franchise records (57,023 passing yards, 366 touchdowns, completions), and led the team to two Super Bowl wins (XLII, XLVI) over heavily favored Patriots, earning MVP honors for clutch performances such as the helmet catch drive.

The keynote, titled “A Conversation with Eli Manning: Leadership, Tenacity & The Power of Teamwork,” will include insights on how Manning’s football career, given all its ups and downs, navigating the pressure in the number one sports media market in the country, and how those lessons can be applied to the legal and professional fields.

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“The Legalweek audience is navigating constant change, complex organizations, and heightened expectations. Eli Manning’s story offers practical and relatable lessons on how to lead with confidence, adapt, and bring teams together,” said Nick Brailey, the CEO of Legalweek’s parent company, ALM/LBR.

Manning was inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor, had his No. 10 jersey retired, and remains a beloved figure in New York sports. Post-retirement, he appears as an analyst, including on ManningCast with his brother, and engages in media and charity work.

Legalweek has been trending in recent years by inviting big-name celebrities and sports icons, with “The West Wing” star Rob Lowe in 2025 and “Breaking Bad” lead man Bryan Cranston the year prior.

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