The New England Legal Writing Conference is an annual gathering dedicated to advancing the field of legal writing education. Organized by the New England Legal Writing Consortium, the conference brings together legal writing professionals, educators, and scholars from across the region to share insights, research, and best practices in legal writing instruction.
The 2023 conference featured a diverse array of sessions covering topics such as integrating technology into legal writing curricula, innovative teaching methodologies, and the evolving role of legal writing in the broader legal profession. Notably, Professor Dyane O'Leary moderated a panel titled "Tech Circle: Impact of Legal Technology on the Practice of Law," highlighting the intersection of legal writing and technological advancements.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and the exchange of ideas among legal writing educators. The conference also included presentations by esteemed speakers, including Professor Adam N. Eckart, who delivered a talk on "Embracing AI Today; Drafting Contracts of Tomorrow," emphasizing the importance of adapting legal writing instruction to contemporary challenges.
This conference is ideal for legal writing educators, law school faculty, and legal professionals interested in enhancing their teaching strategies and staying abreast of developments in legal writing pedagogy. Participants gain valuable insights into effective teaching practices and the integration of technology in legal writing, contributing to the advancement of legal education.
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Speakers(4)
Adam N. Eckart
Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School
Adam N. Eckart is an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School. He has presented on topics such as embracing AI in legal writing and drafting contracts for the future.
Betsy Byra
Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School
Betsy Byra is an Assistant Professor of Legal Writing at Suffolk University Law School, where she teaches in the Legal Practice Skills Program. She has experience as a litigation associate and as an immigration attorney, and has presented on program redesign for the NextGen Bar Exam.
Kathleen Elliott Vinson
Professor of Legal Writing; Director, Legal Practice Skills Program at Suffolk University Law School
Kathleen Elliott Vinson is a Professor of Legal Writing and the Director of the Legal Practice Skills Program at Suffolk University Law School. She is a co-founder of the New England Legal Writing Consortium and has been recognized for her contributions to legal writing education.
Stefanie (Stevie) Leahy
Assistant Professor of Legal Practice Skills at Suffolk University Law School
Stefanie (Stevie) Leahy is an Assistant Professor of Legal Practice Skills at Suffolk University Law School. She has presented on topics such as intercultural pedagogy and integrating social justice in the legal writing classroom.
Event Details
- Date
- November 2, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Suffolk University Law School
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal writing educators, law school faculty, legal professionals