In addition to his role at Sidley Austin, Adams is also the chief of technology at Golden Arrow Publishing. He has more than 20 years’ experience working in law firms and high-tech startups. He recently contributed to the book Law Librarianship Practice and has written frequently on technology and the law. Adams is a veteran of the dot-com boom, having spent several years at the kind of companies where foosball tables were a fixture in the break room. He earned his Master of Library and Information Science from UCLA at a time when gopher was still more popular than the World Wide Web.

Leistner earned her BA in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as chief research editor of the International and Comparative Law Review. She also earned her MLIS from San Jose State University. Before joining the Harnish Law Library in 2019, she melded her love for librarianship with her zeal for bicycling by volunteering with the community library Feminist Library on Wheels (FLOW). She currently serves as the editor of Annuals and Surveys appearing in Legal Periodicals and teaches Advanced Legal Research. 

Shoemaker has more than 20 years of experience in law librarianship. She has also worked at the University of California, Irvine School of Law Library; the Library of the Supreme Court of the United States; and Duke University School of Law Library. Shoemaker has taught legal research and library courses as an adjunct professor at The Catholic University of America and the University of Southern California. She holds a BA in economics from DePauw University, a JD from Indiana University School of Law–Bloomington, and an MLS from Indiana University School of Library and Information Science–Bloomington.

In her role, Schard teaches courses on legal research, artificial intelligence, and law-related technology. Additionally, she had taught several continuing legal education programs and workshops on research and technology. Schard is on the editorial board of the peer-reviewed journal Internet Reference Services Quarterly. She earned a BA and an MLS from Rutgers University, and holds a JD from the University of Miami, where she served as an associate editor of the Inter-American Law Review.  

Mead is a former Legal Information Preservation Alliance board member and former chair of AALL’s Legal History & Rare Books Special Interest Section. Previously, he was the state law librarian at the New Mexico Supreme Court. He has managed large weeding and preservation projects at both libraries. He holds a JD from the University of New Mexico and an MLS from Emporia State University.

In addition to serving as interim director of the law library, Trumbo serves as an assistant professor and as assistant director of the Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Program. She is also director of preservation and collections at NELLCO, where she leads the organization’s preservation-focused work, including related resources and programming. She holds a JD from Washington & Lee University School of Law and an MLIS from the University of Washington.

In his work at DePaul University's Rinn Law Library, Marcotte enjoys the privileges of assisting members of the faculty with their research, teaching law students how to perform legal research of their own, and producing his own scholarship on the confluence of AI and legal research. His most recent article, “AI-Assisted Legal Research (AIALR),” was published in summer 2025 in the British & Irish Association of Law Librarians' quarterly publication, Legal Information Management. Prior to joining DePaul, he was the Los Angeles office librarian for the international law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP, where he conducted research for the attorneys of that firm. Still in his first five years as a law librarian, Marcotte is excited to join fellow law librarians in exploring how law schools are preparing students to work with AI tools—both those embedded in legal research platforms and those developed outside traditional databases.

Penn is the Manager of Library & Research Services at Dickinson Wright, a firm headquartered in Detroit, Michigan with offices across the country and in Canada. She serves around 450 attorneys with a team of two. Before that she was a solo librarian at Butzel Long for four years. She is the co-founder of the Solo & Small Library Team Caucus within AALL. 

Magruder is the knowledge and research consultant for Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington DC. She has over 25 years of experience working with corporations and law firms to implement innovative insights solutions that align with client acquisition and retention strategies. Prior to re-joining LexisNexis, Magruder worked at SAIC, running competitive intelligence for Air Force capture teams, and served as the business development insights & competitive intelligence director at Turner Broadcasting. She earned her MS in Library Service from Columbia University and is a member of the Law Librarians' Society of Washington, DC (LLSDC) and AALL.

Chmielewski is a national subject matter advisor in litigation. She advises litigation professionals around the country on how to increase their efficiency by utilizing data-driven insights from legal analytics, thereby allowing them to gain critical advantages in the business and the practice of law. She is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania and Missouri (inactive in New Jersey). She received her BA from the University of Pittsburgh and her JD from the University of Dayton. Chmielewski joined LexisNexis in 2008.

Hook’s focus is helping law firms gain insights and win business through the power of Legal Analytics by providing training, education, and resources. Prior to joining Lex Machina, he spent most of his legal career working at BARBRI Inc. as a managing director of legal education. Hook has a BA in Political Science and Government from Furman University and earned his JD from Suffolk University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

Kathleen (Katie) Brown is the associate dean for information resources atCharleston School of Law. A recognized leader in legal technology and ethics,she was named a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree and received the 2024 AALSSection of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Awardfor her contributions to advancing these areas in legal education. Brown holds a JD from Seattle University School of Law with afocus on intellectual property law, an MS in Library and Information Sciencefrom Drexel University, and a BFA from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLEinstructor on topics including legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legaltechnology, process optimization, and legal research. Her teaching experiencespans courses such as Legal Technology for Practice, Art of Advocacy,specialized legal research, and multiple courses on artificial intelligence. An active member of AALL, Brown has served in numerousleadership roles, including on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Herresearch interests encompass intellectual property, legal technology ineducation, artificial intelligence, and acting skills for lawyers. Her recentscholarship, co-authored with Jessica de Perio Wittman, is published in Volume8 of the Journal of Legal Technology at Texas and available online: Who isShaping Technological Competence in ABA-Accredited Law Schools?

As the director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, serving the third-largest county in the United States. He is the first African American Director in the Law Library’s 110-year history. With 30 years of experience across the legal and corporate sectors, Andre is a recognized leader in advancing diversity, innovation, and technology-enabled service delivery in the legal industry. Davison has held numerous leadership roles with AALL, including serving on the Executive Board (2022–2025). His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening member engagement, elevating the profession, and expanding the impact of law libraries in their communities. His accomplishments have earned multiple honors, including his law firm’s Diversity Award (2018), winning the AALL Innovation Tournament (2019), and receiving the Fastcase 50 award (2020), which recognizes the law’s most innovative and visionary leaders. In 2021, he was elected Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and most recently, he received the Houston Bar Association President’s Award for his service as 2024–2025 Co-Chair of the HBA County Law Library Committee. He currently serves on the Access to Justice Network Advisory Board, the State Bar of Texas Access to Justice Technology Committee, and as Co-Chair of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. He holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and an MS in Information Science from the University of Texas.

Dr. Joyce Gilbert brings more than 20 years ofleadership experience spanning nonprofit and for-profit organizations,academia, and entrepreneurial ventures. A proud U.S. military veteran, Joycehas guided organizations through growth and transformation with a focus on innovation,strategic planning, and building sustainable foundations.

Prior to joining AALL, Joyce served as President and CEO of the Associationof Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, where she led major initiativesin digital transformation, data strategy, and workforce development. Known forher collaborative leadership style, she values diverse perspectives, thoughtfulproblem-solving, and building strong relationships that support organizationalsuccess and member engagement.

Kathleen (Katie) Brown is the associate dean for information resources atCharleston School of Law. A recognized leader in legal technology and ethics,she was named a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree and received the 2024 AALSSection of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Awardfor her contributions to advancing these areas in legal education. Brown holds a JD from Seattle University School of Law with afocus on intellectual property law, an MS in Library and Information Sciencefrom Drexel University, and a BFA from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLEinstructor on topics including legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legaltechnology, process optimization, and legal research. Her teaching experiencespans courses such as Legal Technology for Practice, Art of Advocacy,specialized legal research, and multiple courses on artificial intelligence. An active member of AALL, Brown has served in numerousleadership roles, including on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Herresearch interests encompass intellectual property, legal technology ineducation, artificial intelligence, and acting skills for lawyers. Her recentscholarship, co-authored with Jessica de Perio Wittman, is published in Volume8 of the Journal of Legal Technology at Texas and available online: Who isShaping Technological Competence in ABA-Accredited Law Schools?

As the director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, serving the third-largest county in the United States. He is the first African American Director in the Law Library’s 110-year history. With 30 years of experience across the legal and corporate sectors, Andre is a recognized leader in advancing diversity, innovation, and technology-enabled service delivery in the legal industry. Davison has held numerous leadership roles with AALL, including serving on the Executive Board (2022–2025). His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening member engagement, elevating the profession, and expanding the impact of law libraries in their communities. His accomplishments have earned multiple honors, including his law firm’s Diversity Award (2018), winning the AALL Innovation Tournament (2019), and receiving the Fastcase 50 award (2020), which recognizes the law’s most innovative and visionary leaders. In 2021, he was elected Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and most recently, he received the Houston Bar Association President’s Award for his service as 2024–2025 Co-Chair of the HBA County Law Library Committee. He currently serves on the Access to Justice Network Advisory Board, the State Bar of Texas Access to Justice Technology Committee, and as Co-Chair of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. He holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and an MS in Information Science from the University of Texas.

Silbiger is the 2025-2026 president of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)—the first leader from Hawai‘i in the Association’s 118-year history. In her role with the Hawai‘i State Judiciary, she advances access to legal information and justice through innovative programs, partnerships, and outreach. She is deeply engaged in professional and community service. She serves as a liaison to the Hawai‘i Access to Justice Commission and co-chairs the Hawai‘i State Bar Association’s Committee on Delivery of Legal Services to the Public. She also served as president of the Hawai‘i Library Association, where she helped lead the organization’s centennial celebration in 2022. Silbiger is a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences, presenting on topics including artificial intelligence, access to justice, information literacy, legal research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her contributions to the profession have been widely recognized, including receiving the Hawai‘i Women Lawyers Distinguished Service Award in 2022. Her writing has appeared in AALL Spectrum, Notes Between Us, the Hawai‘i Bar Journal, and Hawai‘i Review. She is also the author of Century of the Tiger: 100 Years of Korean Culture in America (2003), which received the Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award for Excellence in Literature from the Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association.

Frasher is a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in SaaS and private equity backed growth companies. He has a proven track record of scaling software platforms, driving innovation and creating long-term value.

McCann has worked in the library/information field for 20 years in public, academic, and corporate settings. He specializes in areas of knowledge management, user experience, data analytics, and intranet design. When not at work, McCann enjoys writing novels, camping, and leading Dungeons & Dragons sessions. 

Together with her team, Susac-Bilyk supports the firm's lawyers and law students with legal and business research, research training, and current awareness. She maintains the Library's collection of digital and print resources, keeping current on advancements in legal technology and other information and resources relevant to the firm's practice areas. Susac-Bilyk holds an MLIS from Western University and obtained her combined BA in Law and French from Carleton University.

Kathleen (Katie) Brown is the associate dean for information resources atCharleston School of Law. A recognized leader in legal technology and ethics,she was named a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree and received the 2024 AALSSection of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Awardfor her contributions to advancing these areas in legal education. Brown holds a JD from Seattle University School of Law with afocus on intellectual property law, an MS in Library and Information Sciencefrom Drexel University, and a BFA from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLEinstructor on topics including legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legaltechnology, process optimization, and legal research. Her teaching experiencespans courses such as Legal Technology for Practice, Art of Advocacy,specialized legal research, and multiple courses on artificial intelligence. An active member of AALL, Brown has served in numerousleadership roles, including on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Herresearch interests encompass intellectual property, legal technology ineducation, artificial intelligence, and acting skills for lawyers. Her recentscholarship, co-authored with Jessica de Perio Wittman, is published in Volume8 of the Journal of Legal Technology at Texas and available online: Who isShaping Technological Competence in ABA-Accredited Law Schools?

As the director of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, serving the third-largest county in the United States. He is the first African American Director in the Law Library’s 110-year history. With 30 years of experience across the legal and corporate sectors, Andre is a recognized leader in advancing diversity, innovation, and technology-enabled service delivery in the legal industry. Davison has held numerous leadership roles with AALL, including serving on the Executive Board (2022–2025). His work reflects a deep commitment to strengthening member engagement, elevating the profession, and expanding the impact of law libraries in their communities. His accomplishments have earned multiple honors, including his law firm’s Diversity Award (2018), winning the AALL Innovation Tournament (2019), and receiving the Fastcase 50 award (2020), which recognizes the law’s most innovative and visionary leaders. In 2021, he was elected Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management, and most recently, he received the Houston Bar Association President’s Award for his service as 2024–2025 Co-Chair of the HBA County Law Library Committee. He currently serves on the Access to Justice Network Advisory Board, the State Bar of Texas Access to Justice Technology Committee, and as Co-Chair of the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. He holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and an MS in Information Science from the University of Texas.

Marlene Gebauer was previously a successful practicing lawyer before transitioning into a legal innovation professional. Over the course of her career, she has had roles in analytics, research, knowledge management, litigation support, docketing, outreach and education, data governance, procurement, and licensing. She is an innovation leader, focusing on identifying and delivering solutions that are key to the business success of clients and attorneys. She is the co-host of the award-winning podcast, The Geek in Review, an ABA Women of Legal Tech recipient, and a FastCase 50 recipient. 

In his role at Jackson Walker, Greg Lambert leads the firm’s efforts to enhance service delivery through next-generation technologies such as generative AI, automation, and data-driven solutions. He works closely with practice groups and administrative departments to identify opportunities for innovation, manage pilot programs, and oversee the rollout of new legal technologies firmwide. With a background in computer programming, a law degree, and two decades of librarian and information services experience, Lambert's career spans various facets of the legal industry, including academic institutions, state courts, and law firms. Notably, he led the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s initiative to provide free and open access to all court decisions and managed the reconstruction of the University of Houston’s Law Library after Tropical Storm Allison. Lambert co-founded 3 Geeks and a Law Blog and The Geek in Review Podcast, where he engages with other leaders in the legal tech field. His contributions to the industry are highlighted by his tenure as AALL President (2017-2019) and his status as a Fellow at the College of Law Practice Management.