State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law

The "State of the Art of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law" conference, held on November 9, 2021, was organized by the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Law School. This event convened legal professionals, academics, and technologists to examine the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into legal practice.

The conference featured three panel discussions: "Artificial Intelligence and Legal Transactional Work," which explored AI's role in tasks such as contract analysis and due diligence; "Artificial Intelligence and Litigation," focusing on AI applications in civil and criminal litigation, including e-discovery and predictive analytics; and "Artificial Intelligence and Law: The Near Future," which provided insights into the anticipated developments of AI in the legal field over the next five years.

Notable speakers included Jason Adaska, Director of Innovation Lab at Holland & Hart LLP; Stephanie Curcio, Co-Founder & CEO of Legalicity; Dr. Maura R. Grossman, Research Professor at the University of Waterloo; and Kevin Ashley, Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. The event also offered networking opportunities for attendees to engage with experts and peers in the field.

This conference was particularly beneficial for legal practitioners, academics, and technologists interested in understanding the current applications and future potential of AI in legal practice. Attendees gained valuable insights into how AI is transforming various aspects of the legal profession and the challenges and opportunities it presents.