Helping Judges Understand Artificial Intelligence
The "Helping Judges Understand Artificial Intelligence" session was part of the National Association of Women Judges' (NAWJ) 2023 Annual Conference, held on October 6, 2023. This session aimed to educate judges on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots within the legal system.
Key topics included the reliability of chatbots, permissible uses of AI tools like ChatGPT in judicial processes, and strategies for mitigating risks associated with misinformation or fabricated precedents. The session also addressed the benefits and challenges of AI in legal research, document drafting, and bridging the justice gap, while highlighting concerns related to accuracy, bias, and ethical considerations.
Notable speakers were Jennifer Belz, Senior Product Manager at LexisNexis; David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity; and 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 session was particularly beneficial for judges seeking to understand and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in the legal field, ensuring informed decision-making and the maintenance of judicial integrity.
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Speakers(2)
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. has a joint appointment at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering as a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Law and Technology Initiatives. Dan’s teaching and research focus on innovation and technology, including the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve legal-services delivery as well as the law, regulation, and governance of computational technologies.
Jennifer Belz
Senior Product Manager for Advanced Search Capabilities and Search Strategy at LexisNexis
Jennifer is a licensed US attorney and an experienced product manager who has brought many innovations to the legal market. She has an expert understanding of legal research and research products, having worked in the legal technology space for her entire career. She is currently Senior Product Manager for Advanced Search Capabilities and Lexis+ AI on the Lexis+ platform.
Event Details
- Date
- October 20, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- NAWJ 2023 Annual Conference
- Audience
- Judges and legal professionals