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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. This virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Registering for this package only includes AALL Virtual Exchange programs taking place on Wednesday, September 23 and the available recordings from that day's events. If you plan on attending both days of the AALL Virtual Exchange, purchase the full package at a discounted rate.
This virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Across two-tracks of interactive sessions and peer-led discussions, participants will explore real-world use cases, from research support and workflow efficiencies to training strategies and ongoing tool maintenance.
Whether you are refining your current approach or looking to expand how you use AI tools, this program offers a collaborative space to learn, share, and build confidence through real-world application.
The AALL Virtual Exchange is generously sponsored by LexisNexis.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
All times are in Central Daylight Time
Speaker and program information will be added as confirmed.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. From Law School to Legal Practice: Building AI Literacy Across the Legal Community
Bonnie Shucha, Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library, University of Wisconsin Law School
Kris Turner, Associate Director of Public Services, University of Wisconsin Law Library
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Agents
Cody James, Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor, William J. Jameson Law Library (University of Montana)
Courtney Toiaivao, Managing Director & Founder, Grey Letter AdvisoryBuilding a Safe and Scalable AI Assessment Process for Research Platforms
Laura Maury, Manager, Research and Information Alerts, Baker McKenzie
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Implementing AI: Workflows, Communication, and Change Management
Stephen Parks, State Librarian of Mississippi, State Law Library of Mississippi
Emma Pettey, Research Services Specialist, Bradley Arant Boult CummingsEducational Session to be announced
3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. From Signals to Strategy: Using GenAI for Strategic Foresight in Law Library Strategic Plans
Nicole Belbin, Associate Dean for Library & Information Resources, Western New England University School of Law
June Hsiao Liebert, Director of Information Services, O'Melveny & Myers LLPEducational Session to be announced -
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 and WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23. This two-day virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Registering for this package includes all AALL Virtual Exchange programs taking place on Friday, September 18 and Wednesday, September 23 and the available recordings from both days' events. If you plan on attending only one day, please register for either Day 1: September 18 or Day 2: September 23.
This two-day virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Across two-tracks of interactive sessions and peer-led discussions, participants will explore real-world use cases, from research support and workflow efficiencies to training strategies and ongoing tool maintenance.
Whether you are refining your current approach or looking to expand how you use AI tools, this program offers a collaborative space to learn, share, and build confidence through real-world application.
The AALL Virtual Exchange is generously sponsored by LexisNexis.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
All times are in Central Daylight Time
Speaker and program information will be added as confirmed.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Librarians as Leaders: How AI has Changed our Role
Moderated by: Rebecca Fordon, Assistant Professor of Practice and the Assistant Director of Innovation, Research & Instruction, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Cas Laskowski, Head of Research, Data & Instruction, University of Arizona College of Law Library
Diana Koppang, Director of Knowledge Management, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Prompts AI Strategy
Cindy Guyer, Practice Innovation Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP
Deborah Ginsberg, Manager of Emerging Technologies, Harvard Law School Library2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virtual Coffee Chats: Rapid Fire Problem Solving within Your Library Type 3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building AI Skills Across our Organizations and the Public
Ella Pieterse, Law Library Assistant, New York State Unified Court SystemTrends in Teaching AI in the University Setting
Frank Young, Reference Librarian & Instructor, University of Illinois Chicago School of LawWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
All times are in Central Daylight Time
Speaker and program information will be added as confirmed.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. From Law School to Legal Practice: Building AI Literacy Across the Legal Community
Bonnie Shucha, Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library, University of Wisconsin Law School
Kris Turner, Associate Director of Public Services, University of Wisconsin Law Library12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Agents
Cody James, Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor, William J. Jameson Law Library (University of Montana)
Courtney Toiaivao, Managing Director & Founder, Grey Letter AdvisoryBuilding a Safe and Scalable AI Assessment Process for Research Platforms
Laura Maury, Manager, Research and Information Alerts, Baker McKenzie2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Implementing AI: Workflows, Communication, and Change Management
Stephen Parks, State Librarian of Mississippi, State Law Library of Mississippi
Emma Pettey, Research Services Specialist, Bradley Arant Boult CummingsEducational Session to be announced 3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. From Signals to Strategy: Using GenAI for Strategic Foresight in Law Library Strategic Plans
Nicole Belbin, Associate Dean for Library & Information Resources, Western New England University School of Law
June Hsiao Liebert, Director of Information Services, O'Melveny & Myers LLPEducational Session to be announced -
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. This virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Registering for this package only includes AALL Virtual Exchange programs taking place on Friday, September 18 and the available recordings from that day's events. If you plan on attending both days of the AALL Virtual Exchange, purchase the full package at a discounted rate.
This virtual event goes beyond the hype to focus on how AI is actually being used in law libraries and legal information settings today. Designed for professionals who understand the value of AI as a tool, this program offers a practical, experience-driven look at how colleagues are integrating AI into their daily work—what’s working, what’s not, and where the greatest impact is being realized.
Across two-tracks of interactive sessions and peer-led discussions, participants will explore real-world use cases, from research support and workflow efficiencies to training strategies and ongoing tool maintenance.
Whether you are refining your current approach or looking to expand how you use AI tools, this program offers a collaborative space to learn, share, and build confidence through real-world application.
The AALL Virtual Exchange is generously sponsored by LexisNexis.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
All times are in Central Daylight Time
Speaker and program information will be added as confirmed.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Librarians as Leaders: How AI has Changed our Role
Moderated by: Rebecca Fordon, Assistant Professor of Practice and the Assistant Director of Innovation, Research & Instruction, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Cas Laskowski, Head of Research, Data & Instruction, University of Arizona College of Law Library
Diana Koppang, Director of Knowledge Management, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Prompts AI Strategy
Cindy Guyer, Practice Innovation Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP
Deborah Ginsberg, Manager of Emerging Technologies, Harvard Law School Library
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Virtual Coffee Chat: Rapid Fire Problem Solving within Your Library Type 3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Building AI Skills Across our Organizations and the Public
Ella Pieterse, Law Library Assistant, New York State Unified Court SystemTrends in Teaching AI in the University Setting
Frank Young, Reference Librarian & Instructor, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law-
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/15/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Join this panel for a discussion of tips based on recent lessons learned from recent wildfires, planning strategies, and recommended supplies and resources to keep on hand – just in case!
We can never know for sure what type of emergency will strike. They can cause major disruption or only minor annoyance, but we know they are always lurking. Everyday brings a potential disaster, but also an opportunity to respond. Disaster response planning cannot address every possible emergency, but it can enhance our reaction time and minimize potential effects. Even if the law library has a plan in place, it needs to be constantly updated to reflect the ways libraries operate, as well as changes in staffing, communication, assets, infrastructure, and physical space. Join this panel for a discussion of tips based on recent lessons learned from recent wildfires, planning strategies, and recommended supplies and resources to keep on hand – just in case!
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All law librarians.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Participants will be able to create a list of supplies and resources to incorporate into their disaster preparation plan.
- Participants will understand how to communicate to staff and stakeholders about the disaster preparation plan, including recently onboarded staff, work-from-home team members, and others.
SPEAKERS:
- Erik Adams, Sidley Austin LLP
- Kerstin Leistner, Pepperdine University Law Library
- Joy Shoemaker, U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit Library
MODERATOR:
- Robin Schard, University of Miami School of Law Library
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Information Management, Management + Business Acumen
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
No refunds will be given for any purchased live AALL webinar. This applies to non-AALL members only as AALL webinars are free for AALL members.
All AALL webinars include live captioning services.
The opinions shared during this program represent the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Recording, capturing, or using AI tools to duplicate, transcribe, or otherwise reproduce an AALL program in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AALL. This includes, but is not limited to audio, video, or any other content shared. By attending an AALL program or accessing an AALL recording, you agree to adhere to this policy.
Erik Y. Adams
Director of Library Technology
Sidley Austin LLP
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.
Kerstin Leistner
Director, Harnish Law Library
Pepperdine University, Caruso School of Law
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.
Joy Shoemaker
Librarian
United States Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit Library
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.
Robin Schard (Moderator)
Director
University of Miami School of Law
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.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/11/2026 at 11:00 AM (CDT)
This webinar will provide resources for updating your book preservation policy.
When it comes to your collection do you have questions around what to keep, what to rely on third parties for, what to digitize, and what to repair? This webinar will provide resources for updating your book preservation policy. The presenters will also address digitization evaluation best practices including accessibility and consortial collections to help you determine what should move to digitized versions and what should be kept for posterity in print.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All law librarians.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Understand how to determine value of your collection related to your budget and preservation policy.
- Learn the importance of matching your preservation policy with your mission and determine what that commitment looks like.
- Evaluate digitization and which questions to ask to make a decision on digitization.
SPEAKERS:
- Rob Mead, Washington Supreme Court
- Michelle Trumbo, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University; Director of Preservation and Collections at NELLCO
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Information Management
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
No refunds will be given for any purchased live AALL webinar. This applies to non-AALL members only as AALL webinars are free for AALL members.
All AALL webinars include live captioning services.
The opinions shared during this program represent the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Recording, capturing, or using AI tools to duplicate, transcribe, or otherwise reproduce an AALL program in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AALL. This includes, but is not limited to audio, video, or any other content shared. By attending an AALL program or accessing an AALL recording, you agree to adhere to this policy.
Rob Mead
Washington’s State Law Librarian
Washington Supreme Court
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.
Michelle Trumbo
Interim Director of the Law Library
Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason 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.
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Learn how training programs are being updated to complement the prevalence of AI-assisted legal research while emphasizing standard competencies and areas of learning.
Building on the AALL webinar, “Bridging the AI Gap between Law School and Professional Life,” this session will focus on the evergreen traditional material that continues to be a staple of training students, incoming summer associates, and law clerks, such as court opinions, enacted laws/annotated codes, securities, and corporate structure/company background research. Learn how training programs are being updated to complement the prevalence of AI-assisted legal research while emphasizing standard competencies, evaluation skills, and critical thinking.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Law Librarians who teach and train students and incoming professionals.
TAKEAWAYS:
- List the key areas of training necessary for incoming professionals, outside of AI-assisted legal research
- Evaluate your current training programs to identify gaps.
- Optimize your training programs with new methods geared towards the next generation of law librarian professionals
SPEAKERS:
- Tanya Livshits, DLA Piper
- Ryan Marcotte, DePaul University College of Law, Rinn Law Library
- Allie Penn, Dickinson Wright PLLC
MODERATOR:
- Megan Duffy, DLA Piper
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Teaching + Training
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
No refunds will be given for any purchased live AALL webinar. This applies to non-AALL members only as AALL webinars are free for AALL members.
All AALL webinars include live captioning services.
The opinions shared during this program represent the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Recording, capturing, or using AI tools to duplicate, transcribe, or otherwise reproduce an AALL program in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AALL. This includes, but is not limited to audio, video, or any other content shared. By attending an AALL program or accessing an AALL recording, you agree to adhere to this policy.
Ryan Marcotte
Research, Instruction & Scholarship Law Librarian
DePaul University College of Law, Rinn Law Library
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.
Tanya Livshits
Senior Manager of Knowledge Research
DLA Piper
In her role, Livshits manages a national team of researchers. Prior to joining DLA Piper in 2022, she was a research manager at Holland & Knight and director of research services at Irell and Manella. Livshits is the current chair of the Council of Chapter Presidents and the Sothern California Association of Law Libraries (SCALL) Immediate Past President. She has previously served as an Annual Meeting Program Committee team lead and participated in several programs at the AALL Annual Meeting & Conference, SCALL Institute, ARK Conferences, and Private Law Librarians & Information Professionals webinars.
Allie Penn
Manager of Library & Research Services
Dickinson Wright
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.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 06/11/2026
Not all litigation analytics tools are created equal—but how do legal researchers and librarians know which one to use, and when? Join AALL for this webinar sponsored by LexisNexis as we break down Context, Lexis+ Litigation Analytics, Lex Machina, and CourtLink Strategic Profiles from a research perspective.
Not all litigation analytics tools are created equal—but how do legal researchers and librarians know which one to use, and when? Join AALL for this webinar sponsored by LexisNexis as we break down Context, Lexis+ Litigation Analytics, Lex Machina, and CourtLink Strategic Profiles from a research perspective. Explore what data is behind each platform, how insights are generated, and where each tool delivers the most value.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All law librarians.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Receive practical guidance to better support attorneys.
- Be able to answer complex research questions.
- Select the right analytics tool with confidence.
SPEAKERS:
- Angela Chmielewski, LexisNexis
- Teddy Hook, LexisNexis
MODERATOR:
- Joyce Magruder, LexisNexis
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Research + Analysis, Teaching + Training
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
No refunds will be given for any purchased live AALL webinar. This applies to non-AALL members only as AALL webinars are free for AALL members.
All AALL webinars include live captioning services.
The opinions shared during this program represent the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Recording, capturing, or using AI tools to duplicate, transcribe, or otherwise reproduce an AALL program in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AALL. This includes, but is not limited to audio, video, or any other content shared. By attending an AALL program or accessing an AALL recording, you agree to adhere to this policy.
Joyce Magruder (Moderator)
Knowledge & Research Consultant
LexisNexis
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.
Angela Chmielewski
Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney, Litigation
LexisNexis
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.
Teddy Hook
Practice Area Specialist, Lex Machina
LexisNexis
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.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 06/05/2026
In this episode of AALLIn, we sit down with Dr. Joyce Gilbert, AALL’s new executive director, to talk about her leadership journey, her early impressions of the legal information profession, and her vision for AALL’s next chapter. We also preview the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland—and the opportunities ahead to connect, learn, and lead together.
In this episode of AALLIn, we sit down with Dr. Joyce Gilbert, AALL’s new executive director, to talk about her leadership journey, her early impressions of the legal information profession, and her vision for AALL’s next chapter. We also preview the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland—and the opportunities ahead to connect, learn, and lead together.
The AALLIn Podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
HOSTS:
- Kathleen (Katie) Brown, Charleston School of Law
- Andre Davison, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
GUESTS:
- Dr. Joyce Gilbert, RDN, Executive Director, American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
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AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Research + Analysis, Information Management, Teaching + Training, Marketing + Outreach, Management + Business Acumen
The opinions shared during this program represent the views of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Recording, capturing, or using AI tools to duplicate, transcribe, or otherwise reproduce an AALL podcast in any form is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from AALL. This includes, but is not limited to audio, video, or any other content shared. By accessing an AALL podcast, you agree to adhere to this policy.
Kathleen (Katie) Brown (Moderator)
Associate Dean for Information Resources
Charleston School of Law
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?
Andre L. Davison, MLIS (Moderator)
Director
Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
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, RDN (Moderator)
Executive Director
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL)
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.
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Congressman Kennedy discusses tips and strategies for increasing your likelihood of success when contacting your legislative representatives to advocate for the issues that are important to you. Following Representative Kennedy’s presentation, a Q&A session with Representative Kennedy’s Chief of Staff, Adam Fogel, is held.
In this webinar, U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy (NY-26), speaks on effective advocacy from the perspective of a legislator. Congressman Kennedy discusses tips and strategies for increasing your likelihood of success when contacting your legislative representatives to advocate for the issues that are important to you. Following Representative Kennedy’s presentation, a Q&A session with Representative Kennedy’s Chief of Staff, Adam Fogel, is held. Fogel answers questions on the practical realities of legislative advocacy, providing a behind-the-scenes look at this often-mysterious process.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Government relations representatives and liaisons, library advocates, and anybody who has an interest in shaping the laws, rules, and regulations that affect law libraries.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Understand what happens on the legislative side when constituents and advocates contact their representatives.
- Improve effectiveness when advocating by knowing how to tailor efforts in a way that is more likely to get the attention of legislators and decision-makers.
SPEAKERS:
- U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy (NY-26), United States House of Representatives (New York's 26th District)
- Adam Fogel, Chief of Staff to Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy
MODERATORS:
- Kristina Chamorro, University of California, Berkeley Law Library
- Chris Lund, Broome County Supreme Court Law Library
- Ryan Overdorf, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Marketing + Outreach
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
This event is exclusive to AALL Members.
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This 75-minute course provides a practical framework for building effective negotiation and collaboration skills. Strong negotiation skills are essential for managing vendor and stakeholder relationships and for approaching complex contract negotiations with confidence.
This 75-minute course provides a practical framework for building effective negotiation and collaboration skills. Strong negotiation skills are essential for managing vendor and stakeholder relationships and for approaching complex contract negotiations with confidence.
The course contains 8 downloadable handouts meant for personal reference, reflection, and completion outside of the course. These optional exercises and templates do not count towards or impact course completion.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Law librarians in academic, law firm, and government law libraries who would like to develop or improve their understanding of contract negotiation and vendor relationship management.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, participants will:
- Explain the steps in the negotiation process, including preparation, discussion, agreement, and implementation.
- Describe how to create a needs assessment, identify stakeholders, and develop a budget plan.
- Adapt communication strategies to different negotiation contexts and stakeholder audiences.
- Identify common contract clauses, red flags, and strategies to negotiate terms with vendors.
- Develop collaborative relationships among internal stakeholders by aligning shared goals and improving communication.
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Information Management, Management + Business Acumen
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Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to elearning@aall.org prior to starting the course.
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Special thanks to the Continuing Professional Education Committee and AALL members who served as subject matter experts.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
- Lindsey Carpino, BakerHostetler
- Lauren Colburn, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Anna Lawless-Collins, Boston University; Fineman & Pappas Law Libraries
- Jessica Mundy, Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
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