Past LTI Events

Past Events

Thursday, October 26th- Friday, October 27th, 2023

Trust Perspectives in Machine Learning, Law, and Public Policy

This two-day workshop explores the critical intersection of computer science (CS), law, and policy in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with ensuring reliability and trust in machine learning and artificial intelligence systems (AI). The workshop aims to convene experts and interested researchers, legislators, and regulators from all fields touching upon AI. The aim of this workshop is to foster collaboration and understanding between computer scientists and legal and policy experts and to address the challenges and opportunities of ensuring reliability and trust in AI systems.

The agenda is divided into four sessions.

(1) Foundations in CS and Law for Reliability and Trust. This session introduces reliability and trust from both CS and legal perspectives, highlighting principles and technologies. A panel will then discuss and provide insights on how these disciplines can contribute to shaping trustworthy and reliable AI.

(2-3) Generative AI and Specific AI Challenges. These sessions introduce generative AI, delving into the technical, legal, and regulatory landscape of generative AI. We will also analyze specific AI uses and challenges, examining reliability and trust in CS, law, and policy through real-world examples such as platform regulation, content moderation, misinformation, privacy in machine learning, cybersecurity, conversational AI, and automating legal advice and decision-making.

(4) AI Policy and Law. This session features a panel of experts exploring AI risks and benefits and emerging and future policy, legislation, and regulation. Discussion topics will include the EU AI Act, the 2023 proposed U.S. Algorithmic Accountability Act, and the Illinois law to form a task force on Generative AI. Additional talks will address platform regulation and AI and legal reasoning.


Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 12:00- 1:15 pm.

Hands-On Intro to ChatGPT and Large Language Models 

Interested in ChatGPT and large language models and how they can be used in the legal field? Join us for this Law and Technology Initiative workshop!All Northwestern Law students and faculty are welcome to join! Lunch will be provided.When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Lunch distributed between 1:00 to 1:15 p.m.Where: Lincoln Hall (LM104)Why: Learn how ChatGPT and Large Language Models work, benefits and risks, how they are being used in law, and how to use them. The last 30 minutes of this program will consist of hands legal-services exercises using ChatGPT. Attendees will learn prompt engineering basics. Resources on AI and prompt engineering will be shared during the workshop.What: 

  • Intro to ChatGPT, Large Language Models, and Generative AI
  • Benefits, risks, and ethical considerations
  • Student panel discussing experiences using AI as summer associates
  • Hands-on workshop using ChatGPT with legal-services exercises and example prompts (drafting legal memos, drafting briefs, summarizing cases and statutes, reviewing and revising contracts)

Requirements:*** BRING A FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP ****** REGISTER FOR A ChatGPT ACCOUNT BEFORE THIS SESSION ***ChatGPT registration: https://chat.openai.com/auth/login 


Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Encode Justice x LTI: Re-Imagining AI workshop

When: Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Doors open at 9:30 AM for light refreshments. Lunch is included at 1:00 pm followed by networking. 

Where: Northwestern Pritzker School of Law (375 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611), Rubloff 180  

Open to: 1.) Current Chicago public high-school students; and 2.) Northwestern University students and faculty members.


"Data Science and Law" IDEAL Institute Special Quarter

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. Central Time, Hybrid

ChatGPT: A Revolution for Legal AI?

Panelists:

  • John McGinnis, Professor, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
  • Kris Hammond, Professor, Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering
  • Irina Matveeva, Chief of Data Science & AI, Reveal

Moderator:

  • Daniel W. Linna Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering

Monday, November 21, 2022, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time, Hybrid

JusticeTech: How Technology is Revolutionizing Access to Justice 

Panelists:

  • Sonja Ebron, Courtroom5, CEO, founding member of Justice Technology Association 
  • Yousef Kassim, Easy Expunctions, CEO, founding member of Justice Technology Association 
  • Conor Malloy, Law Center for Better Housing, Supervising Attorney & Rentervention Director 
  • Teri Ross, Illinois Legal Aid Online, Executive Director 

Moderator:

  • Daniel W. Linna Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time, Hybrid

Innovation & LegalTech: Clients Driving Change

Description: Corporate legal departments are leading the legal industry in their use of legal operations, innovation, data analytics, and technology to improve legal-services delivery. They also expect their outside law firms to innovate to improve services and outcomes. Our panelists will share specific examples of innovation and technology adoption in legal departments and law firms, discuss what clients expect of their law firms today (and will expect of them in the future), and explore how lawyers and law students should prepare to be successful as innovation, data analytics, and technology transform the legal industry.

Panelists:

Moderator:

  • Daniel W. Linna Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 , 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time, Hybrid

Emerging Trends in Data Privacy Post-Dobbs

Panelists:

Moderator:

  • Professor Daniel W. Linna Jr., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering. 

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 , Noon to 1:00 p.m. Central Time, Hybrid

Technology Adoption in Courts: Promise and Pitfalls for Access to Justice 

Panelists:

  • Amy Schmitz, Professor, The Ohio State Moritz College of Law 
  • Jason Tashea, Schmidt Innovation Fellow, Georgetown University Law Center 
  • Oladeji Tiamiyu, Senior Clinical Fellow, Harvard Negotiation & Mediation 

Moderator:

  • Professor Daniel W. Linna Jr., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering. 

Description:

Courts are using technologies to improve administration, access, and self-help, sometimes transforming what it means to go to court. During this program, the panelists will present their research on court technologies and discuss the promise and pitfalls for improving access to justice. 


Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. CDT, Online 

Innovation Lab Law and Technology Demos

Interested in how technologies such as artificial intelligence can improve legal services? Join Northwestern Pritzker Law and Northwestern Engineering for the Innovation Lab Law and Technology Demos.

 

Five teams of Northwestern Computer Science and Law students developed technology solutions, working with project partners, under the direction of Professors Kris Hammond and Dan Linna. Watch their demos and Q&A with a panel of experts.

Projects:

  • LexShift – Omnibus Legislation Review
  • Mayer Brown – Contract clause search & review
  • McGuireWoods – M&A Transaction Management
  • Northwestern Medicine – Health Data Sharing Enabled by Computable Contracts
  • Thomson-Reuters – Extracting and Classifying Information from Court Dockets and Evaluating Classifications for Bias

Panelists:

  • Kunoor Chopra, Elevate, VP of Legal Services and Co-founder
  • Nick Long, Deloitte, Managing Director – Legal Business Services
  • Irina Matveeva, Reveal, Chief of Data Science and AI

Professor Advisors/Moderators:

  • Daniel W. Linna Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering 
  • Kris Hammond, Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering 

Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST, Online 

AI @ NU Panel - AI Regulation: Will U.S. and E.U. Approaches Lead to Fairness and Accountability?

Artificial Intelligence technologies hold exciting potential for improving our lives in many ways. At the same time, AI presents many risks, such as bias, discrimination, inequality, privacy violations, and threats to safety. Numerous organizations have published principles for “ethical AI.” There is growing recognition, however, that principles are not enough, and many have begun to call for enforceable laws and regulation. In the United States, the Algorithmic Accountability Act (AAA) was introduced in 2019 and again in February 2022. The AAA would require covered entities to perform impact assessments. In the European Union, a broadly applicable risk-based approach has been proposed, with stringent regulation for high-risk uses and less regulation for minimal-risk systems. In this program, we will explore the U.S. and E.U. approaches, discuss the likely effectiveness of these approaches and their impact on innovation and safety, and discuss whether these approaches will lead to fairness and accountability in the design, development, and use of AI.

Panelists:
•  Rashan Colbert, Research Director, Office of Cory Booker, United States Senate
•  J eanna Matthews , Professor, Computer Science, Clarkson University
  B en Rossen , Special Counsel (Privacy and Data Security), Office of Baker Botts
•  S andra Wachter , Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford

Moderator:
•  Laura Pedraza-Fariña , Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Innovation and Partnerships, Northwestern University


Thursday, February 17, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST, Online 

Upsolve v. New York:  Do Unauthorized Practice of Law Restrictions Violate the First Amendment? 

Upsolve, a legal technology nonprofit, recently sued the State of New York alleging that New York unauthorized practice of law (UPL) restrictions violate the First Amendment. During this program, we will analyze the Upsolve litigation, discuss how UPL laws contribute to the access-to-justice gap, and discuss the likelihood of regulatory reform and similar litigation in other states.

Panelists:
•  Nora Freeman Engstrom , Stanford Law
•  Josh King , RealSelf GC; former Avvo Chief Legal Officer  
•  Daniel B. Rodriguez , Northwestern Law 

Moderator:
•  D aniel W. Linna Jr. , Northwestern Law 


Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST, Online 

Artificial Inteligence as Evidence 

Co-sponsored by the High Tech Law Society and presented by the  Honorable Paul W. Grimm, United States District Court, District of Maryland and  Professor Maura R. Grossman, J.D., Ph.D., David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo.

In the ever-changing landscape of litigation and modern forms of evidence, understanding cutting-edge topics relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become essential for lawyers, their experts, and judges. Topics to be covered in this 90-minute session will include the fundamentals of AI, such as an understanding of how it works, how it is being used in the legal industry and elsewhere, and some of the issues AI implicates. In addition, the session will also address what admissibility issues are posed in introducing AI evidence and how to address those issues, as well as a description and analysis of the pertinent rules of evidence and how they apply to AI.


Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 12-1:00 p.m. CST, Online 

Technologies Improving Access to Legal Services and Justice  

Technology holds great promise for improv ing  access to legal information, legal services, and justice.   During this session,   three   LegalTech   leaders   join us to demo their solutions and discuss how technology can   help reduce the justice gap :   nonprofit   Rentervention   provides a chat bot   that   helps Chicago tenants ;   Upsolve ,  a  TIME 2020 Best Invention   winner, h elps individuals file for bankruptcy for free ; and   Paladin provides a platform to help legal teams run more efficient pro bono programs.   We will discuss how these tools are making a difference today and how technology can   improve access in the future.  

Panelists:
•  Connor Malloy,  Project Director,  Rentervention 
•  Rohan Pavuluri , CEO,  Upsolve
•  Kristen Sonday Co-founder and CEO Paladin

Moderators:

  • Kristian  J.  Hammond Professor of Computer Science, McCormick School of Engineering  
  • Daniel W. Linna Jr. , Senior Lecturer & Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering  

Big Law Innovation and Technology Adoption

What is the state of innovation and technology adoption in Big Law firms? Many clients demand that their law firms demonstrate a capacity to innovate and make the most of data and technology. The pandemic amplified client demands and accelerated the pace of change. How have law firms responded? Four Big Law innovation leaders will join us to describe innovation and technology adoption in their firms, outline a vision for the future, and suggest how law students and lawyers can prepare for the future. 

Join us to begin this important conversation with Amol Bargaje, Wendy Butler Curtis, Nicola Shaver, and David Wang in a virtual panel forum moderated by Dan Linna.

Panelists:
•  Amol Bargaje , Global Chief Innovation Officer, Mayer Brown
•  Wendy Butler Curtis , Chief Innovation Officer, Orrick
•  Nicola Shaver , Managing Director of Innovation and Knowledge, Paul Hastings
•  David Wang , Chief Innovation Officer, Wilson Sonsini

Moderator:
•  Daniel W. Linna Jr. , Senior Lecturer & Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering


IDEAL Institute Workshop: CS+Law: Definitions for Algorithms

When:  Friday, May 28, 2021 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST

Where: Online on Zoom - Login Details Will be Provided upon   registration.

More information can be found   here.


IDEAL Academic Workshop: CS+Law: Evaluation and Accountability

When:  Tuesday, April 30, 2021 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST

Where: Online on Zoom - Login Details Will be Provided upon   registration.

More information can be found   here.


March 25, 2021 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST, Online 

Technology and the Future of Courts: A Global Perspective

Courts around the world are embracing innovation and adopting technology  in the pursuit of expanding  access  to legal services and justice . The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated these trends. Many jurisdictions are developing online courts and online dispute resolution processes. Some use artificial intelligence to provide legal information, complete administrative tasks, or   make decisions in   small-claims disputes Our panel of experts will  share examples of the use of technology in  courts around the world, including in Canada, China, Europe, and  Latin America.  

Panelists: 

Moderator:   Daniel W. Linna Jr. Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering  


February 5-6, 2021 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST, Online

Academic Symposium: Law + Computation: An Algorithm for the Rule of Law and Justice?

Co-organized by the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative and the  Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property  

Registration and additional information at:   https://jtipsymposiumnorthwestern.com/

Computation is poised to transform legal services, legal systems, and the law itself. Making the most of innovation and technology, and understanding the benefits and risks, requires deep collaboration between computer scientists and legal professionals (lawyers, academics, etc.). This interdisciplinary symposium brings together researchers working at the intersection of law and computation to explore the effects of computation on law.  
 
Each panel will discuss three themes: (1) technological capabilities today and in the future, (2) the impact on the rule of law and justice, including the risks and benefits of technology, and (3) the research and guidance required to chart a path to increased prosperity and justice in society with computation for legal services, legal systems, and the law.   

Conference Agenda and Format 

Panel format:  70 minutes each. Two panel chairs (one CS, one Law) to moderate  and  four  panelists for each panel The panel  chair s  open with a 3-5 minute intro of the topic and brief introduction of each panelist. Each  panelist gives  a  6- 8-minute presentation  (first 30-35 minutes of panel) During the discussion portion, one  panel chair takes the lead,  bringing in the second panel chair when appropriate,  to  ask  follow - up questions encourage  discussion among panelists,  and  choose  questions submitted by the audience  (25 minutes).  Each panelist gets one minute to share closing thoughts (final 5 minutes).  

 

Friday, February 5   – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (Chicago time)  

9:00 - 9:1 5  

Opening Remarks  

9:1 5  - 9: 35  

Keynote:  

9: 35  - 9:50  

Q&A  

Transition to Panel 1  

9: 5 0 - 1 1 : 0 0  

Panel 1:  Computation and Legal Services  

Panel chairs  and moderators :  

Panelists :  

  • Kevin Ashley , Law Professor, CS Adjunct Professor, faculty member of Graduate Program in Intelligent Systems of the University of Pittsburgh  
  • Aloni  Cohen , Postdoctoral Associate, Hariri Institute for Computing at Boston University and the Boston University School of Law  
  • Maura Grossman , CS Research Professor, University of Waterloo  
  • Sarah  Lawsky , Law Professor, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law  

11:00–11:10  

Break  

1 1 : 1 0-1 2 : 2 0  

Panel 2:  Computation and Legal Systems  

Panel chairs  and moderators :  

Panelists :  

12:20 –12:30  

Break  

1 2 : 3 0 - 1: 4 0  

Panel 3:  Computation and Law and Regulation  

Panel chairs  and moderators :  

Panelists :  

1: 4 0-  2 : 0 0  

Virtual  Networking and Discussions   (extended to   3 :0 0  for those who wish to stay )  


January 28, 2021 from 12-1:30 p.m. CST, Online
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of  Lawyering and Law Firms  

Artificial  I ntelligence  is transforming the future of work.  AI  has the potential to automate   and  augment many tasks . This transformation is leading to the creation of new roles and jobs to be done. How  will AI  impact the work of lawyers, legal professionals, and law firms?   Our   panelists  will discuss the future of work,  the work of lawyers  and  structure of law firms,  and  current uses o f AI for legal services today.  

Speakers:  

  • Stephen Poor , Partner and chair emeritus, Seyfarth  
  • Mari  Sako , Professor of Management Studies, Saïd Business School, University of  Oxford  
  • Hyejin   Youn , Assistant Professor of Management & Organizations, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University  

Moderator:  

  • Daniel W. Linna Jr. , Senior Lecturer & Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering  

Register:   http://tiny.cc/NULTI_Jan2021  


November 11- 12, 2020

WorldCC Global Academic Symposium.  

More information

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 4:00 to 5:15 pm (CST)

This month’s topic is:    
Autonomous Systems Failures: Who is Legally and Morally Responsible?

Description: In 2018, an Uber self-driving car hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. Investigations revealed flaws in the vehicle’s self-driving mechanisms and Uber’s safety culture. Uber quickly agreed to a settlement of civil claims with the pedestrian’s family. But while Uber was cleared of criminal charges, the vehicle’s safety driver was charged with negligent homicide in September 2020.

As artificial intelligence is woven into more facets of life, who should be legally and morally responsible for failures and other negative consequences to individuals and society? This panel will explore the legal, technological, and societal implications of assigning responsibility for autonomous systems failures.

Join us to begin this important conversation with Ryan Calo, Madeleine Clare Elish, and Todd Murphey in a virtual panel forum moderated by Dan Linna.

Speakers will  include:  

  • Todd Murphey , Professor of Mechanical Engineering and of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences @Northwestern University;
  • Ryan Calo , Lane Powell and D. Wayne Gittinger Professor @University of Washington School of Law;
  • Madeleine Clare Elish , Senior Research Scientist @Google.
  • Moderated by Dan Linna , Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern University.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Please join us for the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative monthly meeting, talks, and  networking  at  12 :00 p.m.  C D T (Chicago)  on Thursday, October 22 . We will meet  online  from  12 :00 to  1 : 0 0 p.m .,  with networking  afterwards   (1 : 0 0 to  1 :30 p.m. ).  There is no charge to attend, but you must register.  Please contact  Dan Linna with any questions.  

This month’s topic is:    
Impact of COVID-19 and the Future of  BigLaw  Firms

COVID-19 has  resulted in all industries rethinking the way they conduct business. Please join  Terri  Mascherin , a partner at Jenner & Block ,  and James  Sprayregen , a restructuring partner at Kirkland & Ellis , as they  discuss the ways large law firms  are innovating, adopting tech nology, and adapting during these challenging times. The  panelists will discuss not only how law firms have responded to COVID-19 but also how the pandemic has presented new opportunities for innovation  and technology adoption Daniel  B.  Rodriguez,  a professor and the former dean at  Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, will moderate this discussion.  

Speakers will  include:  


Thursday, September 17, 2020

Please join us for the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative monthly meeting, talks, and  networking  at  12 :00 p.m.  C D T (Chicago)  on Thursday, September 1 7 . We will meet  online  from  12 :00 to  1 : 0 0 p.m .,  with networking  afterwards   (1 : 0 0 to  1 :30 p.m. ).  There is no charge to attend, but you must   register.  

Legal Prediction Possibilities and Pitfalls

An increasing number of law firms are using data analytics to predict outcomes in legal matters.  During this session,   Megan  E Irwin and James C. Yoon  will provide concrete examples of  legal prediction  in law firms today . Diana J.  Koppang  will present a study  comparing  data  retrieved  across  legal analytics platforms. The speakers will discuss the  possibilities  and potential pitfalls  for using legal analytics in the future .  

Speakers will include:  
·  Megan  E.  Irwin, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner  
·  Diana J. Koppang, Neal Gerber & Eisenberg  
·  James C. Yoon, Wilson Sonsini  


Friday, March 6, 2020
Technology at Society’s Frontier: Framing the Big Legal Issues ,   Northwestern University, San Francisco Campus 

As technology advances, can the law keep pace? Technology today raises many important legal questions. Should we use antitrust law to reign in tech platforms? How do we protect and balance free speech interests in a digital world? What can we learn from efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies? Rather than regulate in reaction to technology advancements, can law play a more proactive role to ensure that products and platforms respect human rights and democratic principles and comply with the law by design and default? Join us for a robust discussion about these topics and more. Learn more about our panel and discussions.


Thursday, March 12, 2020 (POSTPONED - TO BE RESCHEDULED)
Lawyer Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, and Evaluating Legal Technology  

Please join us for the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative monthly meeting, talks, and networking reception at  4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 (POSTPONED) . We will meet from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in  Room   RB150  at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, with a networking reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but you must register.  Space is limited.  

An increasing number of lawyers and organizations use data analytics, technology tools, and artificial intelligence to deliver legal services. In doing so, what’s required of lawyers to fulfill their ethical obligations, including competence, reasonable fees, supervision, client communication, and confidentiality? Our speakers will lead an engaging discussion in four parts:  

  • Overview of Lawyer Ethics and Legal Technology  -  Dr. Paul D. Paton , former Dean of Law and the Thomas W. Lawlor QC Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law  
  • Legal Data Sources and Analytics Challenges  -  Diana J. Koppang , Director of Research & Competitive Intelligence, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP  
  • AI and Confidentiality  -   Wendy Muchman, Senior Lecturer, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
  • Evaluating Legal Technology  -  Daniel W. Linna Jr. , Director of Law and Technology Initiatives & Senior Lecturer, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering  

Tuesday, April 14, 2020  from  4:00 to 6:00 p.m. CST
Innovation Lab Law and Technology Demos

Where:  Online on Zoom 

Interested in how technologies such as artificial intelligence can improve legal services? Join Northwestern Law and Northwestern Engineering for the Innovation Lab “Law and Technology” Demos.  Find out more about our program.


Wednesday, June 3, 2020  from noon to 1 :00 p.m. CST
Michael Genesereth "Computational Law - The Cop in the Backseat" 

Where:  Online 


Michael Genesereth, Stanford computer science professor, will speak about computational law on June 3 from noon to 1:00 p.m. Central Time in connection with the Northwestern McCormick School of Engineering
Computer Science CS+X Colloquium

Abstract:   Computational Law is a branch of Legal Informatics concerned with the codification of rules and regulations in computable form. From a philosophical point of view, Computational Law is most closely associated with the formalist school of jurisprudence. From a practical point of view, it is the basis for the implementation and deployment of computer systems capable of doing useful legal calculations, such as compliance checking, legal planning, and so forth. Computational Law has the potential to dramatically change the legal profession, improving the quality and efficiency of legal services and possibly disrupting the way law firms do business. More broadly, the technology has the potential to bring legal understanding and legal tools to everyone in society, not just legal professionals, thus enhancing access to justice and improving the legal system as a whole.

Biography:   Michael Genesereth is a professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University and a professor by courtesy in the Stanford Law School. He received his Sc.B. in Physics from M.I.T. and his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. Genesereth is most known for his work on Computational Logic and applications of that work in Enterprise Management, Computational Law, and General Game Playing. He is the director of the Logic Group at Stanford and the founder and research director of CodeX - the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics.