The "AI and the Future of Lawyering & Law Firms" event is a panel discussion organized by the Northwestern Law and Technology Initiative. This initiative focuses on exploring the intersection of law and technology, aiming to prepare legal professionals for the evolving landscape shaped by technological advancements.
The panel addresses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession, discussing how AI is automating and augmenting various legal tasks. Key topics include the creation of new roles within law firms, the restructuring of traditional workflows, and the current applications of AI in delivering legal services.
The event features esteemed speakers such as Hyejin Youn, Assistant Professor of Management & Organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management; Mari Sako, Professor of Management Studies at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School; and Stephen Poor, Partner and Chair Emeritus at Seyfarth. The discussion is moderated by Daniel W. Linna Jr., Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering.
This event is particularly beneficial for legal professionals, law students, and academics interested in understanding how AI is reshaping the practice of law. Attendees will gain insights into the future of legal work, the evolving structure of law firms, and the skills necessary to thrive in an AI-enhanced legal environment.
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Speakers(4)
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Senior Lecturer & Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering
Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering.
Hyejin Youn
Assistant Professor of Management & Organizations at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Hyejin Youn is an Assistant Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, specializing in management and organizations.
J. Stephen Poor
Partner and Chair Emeritus at Seyfarth
Stephen Poor is a Partner and Chair Emeritus at Seyfarth, a law firm.
Mari Sako
Professor of Management Studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Mari Sako is a Professor of Management Studies at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focusing on management studies.
Event Details
- Date
- February 3, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, law students, academics interested in AI's impact on law.