The AALL Annual Meeting & Conference is the premier educational and networking event for legal information professionals, organized by the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference transitioned to a virtual format, taking place from July 13 to July 17. This marked the first time in its history that AALL held the conference online, ensuring the safety and well-being of its members while continuing to provide valuable content and engagement opportunities.
The 2020 conference featured a range of sessions covering critical topics such as legal research advancements, information management, and the integration of technology in law libraries. Keynote speaker Jim Kwik addressed strategies for enhancing learning and memory, providing attendees with tools to improve their professional skills. Additionally, the conference included a virtual exhibit hall where participants could explore and connect with providers of products and services essential to legal information professionals.
Attendees had access to numerous prerecorded sessions available after the live event, allowing for flexible learning opportunities. The conference also facilitated networking through virtual coffee chats and interactive discussions, enabling professionals to share insights and experiences despite the remote setting. Notable sessions included presentations on data analytics in law libraries and the impact of artificial intelligence on legal research, reflecting the evolving landscape of the profession.
The AALL Annual Meeting & Conference is designed for law librarians, legal information specialists, and other professionals in the field seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, enhance their skills, and connect with peers. The 2020 virtual format provided a unique opportunity for a broader audience to participate, breaking geographical barriers and fostering a more inclusive environment for learning and collaboration.
Speakers(7)
Alyson Drake
null at University of Houston Law Center
Alyson Drake is affiliated with the University of Houston Law Center.
Caitlin Hunter
Reference Librarian at UCLA Law Library
Caitlin Hunter is a reference librarian at UCLA School of Law and regularly teaches basic treaty research to law students as part of Advanced Legal Research and guest lectures.
Chris Dykes
Head of Public Services at University of Houston’s O’Quinn Law Library
Chris Dykes is the Head of Public Services at the University of Houston’s O’Quinn Law Library. She holds a J.D. and LL.M. from Duke School of Law.
Dr. Jolande Goldberg
Senior Law Classification Specialist at Library of Congress
Dr. Jolande Goldberg is a Senior Law Classification Specialist at the Library of Congress, where she developed the Library of Congress Classification schedules for Law of Indigenous Peoples in the Western Hemisphere (Classes KI-KIZ). She holds a J.D., LL.M., and Ph.D. from the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik is a mental coach and advisor to many of the world’s leading CEOs and celebrities.
Kurt Meyer
Assistant Director of Global Content Development & Preservation at LLMC Digital
Kurt Meyer is the Assistant Director of Global Content Development & Preservation at LLMC Digital, where he works on the Indigenous Law Portal, which aggregates websites and documents relating to the indigenous law of peoples in North and Central America. He previously worked as the Instructional Services Librarian at the University of Minnesota Law School and holds a J.D. and M.L.I.S. from the University of Illinois.
Rob Brownell
null at University of Houston Law Center
Rob Brownell is affiliated with the University of Houston Law Center.
Event Details
- Date
- July 13-17, 2020
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 N/A, United States
- N/A
- Pricing
- $695 - $1,000
- Audience
- Law librarians, legal information specialists, and related professionals.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,300 attendees.