"Defining Technology Competency in the Age of Generative AI" is a session at ABA TECHSHOW 2025, scheduled for April 4, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The session is led by Kenton Brice from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and Ivy B. Grey from WordRake.
This session will explore the concept and definition of technology competency, particularly in the context of generative AI’s evolving role in the legal profession. It will address the ethical and practical implications of integrating, and not integrating, modern technologies into legal practice, emphasizing the need for lawyers to develop technological proficiency. As a backdrop, this session will also discuss the current efforts on providing definitional frameworks for the duty of technology competency in partnership with the SALI Alliance.
The session is part of ABA TECHSHOW 2025, which focuses on innovation that protects the rule of law. The conference features various sessions and programming that highlight how technology can empower legal professionals to protect the rule of law. Attendees can expect themed networking events, photo opportunities, and a reception with a superhero-inspired atmosphere. Participation in these activities is optional but encouraged as a way to connect, celebrate, and unwind with colleagues after a full day of learning.
This session is ideal for legal professionals interested in understanding the evolving role of technology, particularly generative AI, in the legal field. Attendees will gain insights into the ethical and practical implications of integrating modern technologies into legal practice and the importance of developing technological proficiency.
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Speakers(8)
Becka Rich
Assistant Dean for the Law Library and Technology Services at Drexel University
Becka Rich is the Assistant Dean for the Law Library and Technology Services at Drexel University, with over two decades of experience in legal technology.
Cat Moon
Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt Law School
Cat Moon is a Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt Law School, where she co-directs the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab, the first AI-focused lab in a U.S. law school.
Ivy B. Grey
Chief Strategy Officer at WordRake
Ivy B. Grey is the Chief Strategy Officer at WordRake, focusing on legal writing and technology solutions.
Jennifer Wondracek
Director of the Law Library and Professor of Legal Research and Writing at Capital University Law School
Jennifer Wondracek is the Director of the Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research and Writing at Capital University Law School, specializing in legal technology and AI.
Kenton Brice
Professor of Law at University of Oklahoma College of Law
Kenton Brice is a Professor of Law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Ronald J. Hedges
Principal at Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Ronald J. Hedges is the Principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC, a former U.S. Magistrate Judge with expertise in electronic information and information governance.
Tom Martin
CEO and Founder at LawDroid Ltd.
Tom Martin is the CEO and founder of LawDroid, a Generative AI Legal Technology company, and an Adjunct Professor at Suffolk Law School.
Tom Mighell
Chief Operating Officer at Contoural, Inc.
Tom Mighell is the Chief Operating Officer at Contoural, Inc., an information governance consultancy, and has authored several books on legal technology.
Event Details
- Date
- April 4, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hyatt Regency McCormick Center
- Pricing
- From $299
- Audience
- Legal professionals interested in technology competency and generative AI
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Varies by session