The "AI in Legal: State of the Art, State of Business" session was a pivotal component of the Oklahoma Bar Association's Annual Meeting, held on July 12, 2024, from 11:00 am to 11:50 am. This session was organized by the Oklahoma Bar Association and featured Kenton Brice and Sean Harrington from the University of Oklahoma College of Law Library as speakers.
During the session, Brice and Harrington provided an in-depth overview of the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) within the legal industry. They discussed the integration of AI into major legal research platforms, highlighting developments such as Lexis+ releasing a new AI platform and Westlaw incorporating CoCounsel by Casetext. The speakers also addressed the emergence of new startups like vLex Fastcase, which are challenging the traditional dominance of established platforms. Additionally, they emphasized the significant economic and productivity impacts of generative AI, suggesting it could add between $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually. The session also covered the rise of AI agents capable of automating complex legal tasks, such as drafting documents, performing legal research, and managing client communications. Ethical considerations, particularly regarding AI agents impersonating humans to complete tasks, were also discussed.
The session was part of a broader AI conference at the Annual Meeting, which included various sessions on topics like integrating AI with practice management solutions, navigating Microsoft Copilot, AI and knowledge management, AI tools for today's lawyer, and the ethics of using AI. These sessions aimed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively incorporate AI into their practices.
Legal professionals interested in understanding the current and future impact of AI on the legal industry would have found this session particularly beneficial. The insights provided were valuable for those looking to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of legal technology.
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Speakers(8)
Ben Schorr
Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft
Ben Schorr is a Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in developing and managing content for Microsoft's legal technology products.
Catherine Sanders Reach
Director of the Center for Practice Management at North Carolina Bar Association
Catherine Sanders Reach is the Director of the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing resources and guidance on legal technology and practice management.
Gina Hendryx
General Counsel at Oklahoma Bar Association
Gina Hendryx serves as the General Counsel for the Oklahoma Bar Association, overseeing legal matters and providing counsel on various issues.
Jim Calloway
Director of the Management Assistance Program at Oklahoma Bar Association
Jim Calloway is the Director of the Management Assistance Program at the Oklahoma Bar Association, offering assistance on law practice management and technology.
Jordan Turk
Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball
Jordan Turk is a Legal Technology Advisor at Smokeball, assisting law firms in adopting and utilizing technology solutions to enhance their practice management.
Julie Bays
Practice Management Advisor at Oklahoma Bar Association
Julie Bays is a Practice Management Advisor at the Oklahoma Bar Association, offering guidance on law practice management and technology integration.
Kenton Brice
Director of the Law Library at OU College of Law
Kenton Brice is the Director of the Law Library at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, specializing in legal research and information services.
Sean Harrington
Director of Technology and Innovation at OU College of Law
Sean Harrington serves as the Director of Technology and Innovation at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, focusing on integrating technology into legal education and practice.
Event Details
- Date
- July 12, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Oklahoma City, United States
- Embassy Suites, Norman, Oklahoma
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals seeking to understand AI's impact on the legal industry
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified