The Practice of Law in an AI World
This one-day Conference is presented by Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
September 6, 2024
Artificial Intelligence tools are already used for many legal tasks. Increasingly capable AI tools and the development of systems focused on legal-services delivery challenges have the potential to transform legal work. To understand the current and future impact of AI on the legal industry and fulfill their ethical obligations, legal professionals need a basic understanding of how AI tools work and the benefits and risks of using AI. This one-day conference provides a functional understanding of AI, discusses how AI is used now and will likely be used in the future, explores the evolving role of lawyers, and addresses how to use AI responsibly and well.
Who Should Attend
Law firm lawyers, in-house lawyers, academics, and other legal professionals curious about how AI will impact law practice.
Location and Format
This live, in-person event will be held at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 25 E Pearson St, Chicago in the Power Rogers & Smith Ceremonial Courtroom.
Registration
Registration is complimentary, but space is limited. Please register to attend.
Continental breakfast, lunch, and a reception included.
CLE Credit
This program is approved for 5.0 hours of continuing legal education credit in Illinois, including 1.0 hour of professional responsibility/ethics credit. CLE Materials (pdf)
Agenda
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Overview
Michèle Alexandre, Dean and Professor of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
9:10-10:10 a.m. – What is AI and How Does It Work?
Kristian J. Hammond, Bill and Cathy Osborn Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern University, Evanston
10:15-11:15 a.m. – How is AI Being Used in Legal Practice Now?
Panelists
James M. Lee, Founder and CEO, LegalMation, Los Angeles
Irina Matveeva, Chief of Data Science & AI, Reveal, Chicago
Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Fisher Phillips LLP, Murray Hill, New Jersey
Moderator
Daniel W. Linna, Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, McCormick School of Engineering
11:15-11:30 p.m. – Break
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – The Ethical Concerns About the Use of AI in Legal Practice
Terri Garland, Vice President, and Senior Loss Prevention Counsel, ALAS, Chicago
Introduction
Patricia H. Lee, Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Clinical Professor of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
12:30-1:45 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
1:45-2:45 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
In each breakout session two facilitators will pose observations and questions to engage the audience in a discussion.
Session 1: Practical Advice for Using AI Ethically
Facilitators
Terri Garland, Vice President, and Senior Loss Prevention Counsel, ALAS, Chicago
Sari Montgomery, Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke, LLC, Chicago
Convener
Wendy J. Muchman, Professor of Practice, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Session 2: How Will AI Disrupt the Structure of Legal Organizations?
Facilitators
Jordan Galvin, Data Governance Manager, Perkins Coie LLP, Chicago
Evan Shenkman, Chief Knowledge & Innovation Officer, Fisher Phillips LLP, Murray Hill, New Jersey
Convener
Alan S. Wernick, Aronberg, Goldgehn, Davis, & Garmisa, Chicago
Session 3: What Security and Privacy Concerns Should Practitioners Have in Using AI?
Facilitators
Ivy Grey, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, WordRake, Redmond, WA
Irina Matveeva, Chief of Data Science & AI, Reveal, Chicago
Convener
Charlotte Tschider, Associate Professor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Session 4: How Can Lawyers Impact the Development of AI Solutions?
Facilitators
Annie Datesh, Chief Innovation Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto
James Lee, Founder and CEO, LegalMation, Los Angeles
Convener
Daniel W. Linna, Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, McCormick School of Engineering
Session 5: How Does the Use of AI in Legal Practice Change the Training of Lawyers?
Facilitators
Wendy Butler Curtis, Chief Innovation Officer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Washington, DC
April G. Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Durham, NC
Convener
Patricia H. Lee, Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Clinical Professor of Law, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Session 6: The Use of AI in Small and Medium Sized Law Firms?
Facilitators
Zachary V. Moen, ZVMLaw, Ann Arbor, MI
Patrick A. Palace, Palace Law, LLP, University Place, WA
Convener
Steven Keith Platt, Director of Analytics and Lecturer of Applied AI; Director, AI Business Consortium; Director, Lab for Applied AI, Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
2:45-3:00 p.m. – Break
3:00-4:00 p.m. – What Will Remain the Role of Lawyers--What Can AI Not Do in Legal Practice?
Panelists
Wendy Butler Curtis, Chief Innovation Officer, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Washington, DC
Annie Datesh, Chief Innovation Officer, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Palo Alto
Brad L. Peterson, Partner, Mayer Brown, Chicago
Moderator
Hari M. Osofsky, Dean and Myra and James Bradwell Professor of Law, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
4:00 p.m. – Reception
As of 8.26.2024