AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law

The AI 2035 Symposium is a landmark three-day event organized by the Chicago Bar Association, bringing together over 500 legal professionals, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Scheduled for May 11-13, 2026, at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago, this immersive experience aims to prepare the legal profession for the transformative impact of AI on legal practice and the administration of justice.

Attendees will engage in keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, live technology demonstrations, and panel discussions on emerging ethical challenges. The symposium will cover topics such as implementing AI tools in legal practice, understanding regulatory developments, and shaping the future of the legal profession in an increasingly digital world.

The event also offers ample networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across various practice areas. Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, share insights, and build relationships that can drive innovation and adaptation in their respective fields.

This symposium is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders who are keen to understand and influence how AI will reshape legal research, client service, case management, judicial decision-making, and access to justice over the next decade.