The Practice of Law in an AI World

AI World

This one-day Conference is presented by Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law


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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.

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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

 

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As of 8.26.2024