Symposium 2026: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession
Symposium 2026: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession is an annual event organized by the West Virginia Law Review, the fourth-oldest law review in the United States. Scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026, in Morgantown, West Virginia, this symposium aims to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, legal education, and the technology industry. The academic advisor for this year's symposium is Associate Professor Amy Cyphert from the West Virginia University College of Law, a recognized scholar in artificial intelligence who has been teaching about AI and large language models prior to the release of ChatGPT.
The symposium will feature a series of panels and discussions led by esteemed experts in the field. Panelists include Joshua Fairfield, William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law at Washington and Lee School of Law; Kevin Frazier, Lecturer and AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law; Anne M. Lofaso, Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law; Wesley M. Oliver, Law and Computing Program Director at Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law; and Kevin Ashley, Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. The keynote address will be delivered by The Honorable Frank W. Volk, Chief United States District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia and adjunct faculty at West Virginia University College of Law.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda that includes panel discussions on various aspects of AI's impact on the legal field, opportunities for networking with peers and industry leaders, and insights from leading scholars and practitioners. The event is designed to foster dialogue and understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in legal contexts.
This symposium is ideal for legal practitioners, academics, law students, and technology professionals interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal profession. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on current advancements, ethical considerations, and practical applications of AI in law, making it a must-attend event for those looking to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.
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Speakers(9)
Amy Cyphert
Associate Professor of Law at West Virginia University College of Law
Amy Cyphert is an Associate Professor of Law at West Virginia University College of Law.
Anne M. Lofaso
Professor of Law at University of Cincinnati College of Law
Anne M. Lofaso is a Professor of Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Joshua Fairfield
William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law, Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy at Washington and Lee School of Law
Joshua Fairfield is the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy at Washington and Lee School of Law.
Joshua Meadows
Executive Director of Data Driven WV, Service Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Supply Chain at West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Joshua Meadows is the Executive Director of Data Driven WV and a Service Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Supply Chain at West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Kevin Ashley
Professor of Law at University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Kevin Ashley is a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
Kevin Frazier
Lecturer, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Kevin Frazier is a Lecturer and AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law.
Luke Yingling
Founder and CEO at Rhetoric
Luke Yingling is the Founder and CEO of Rhetoric.
The Honorable Frank W. Volk
Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Adjunct Faculty at West Virginia University College of Law
The Honorable Frank W. Volk is the Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and serves as Adjunct Faculty at West Virginia University College of Law.
Wesley M. Oliver
Law and Computing Program Director, Marie-Clement Rodier, C.Sp. Endowed Chair, Professor of Law at Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Wesley M. Oliver is the Law and Computing Program Director, Marie-Clement Rodier, C.Sp. Endowed Chair, and Professor of Law at Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Morgantown, United States
- West Virginia University College of Law
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, academics, law students, technology professionals
- Attendees
- Over 150