Join AALL and Trellis for an engaging webinar as we share how strategic legal research & analytics enables you to analyze the behavior and history of your judge, competitive counsel, prospects and clients to gain crucial insights into litigation history and ruling tendencies. We’ll show you how to leverage state trial court - and verdict - data to be more efficient, more proactive, and achieve better results for your clients. You’ll learn how to maximize state trial court legal research + analytics to add value to your firm, win more cases and bring in more money when litigating in state trial courts.    

Topics will include:            

* Judge Analytics and Ruling History   
* Law Firm Intelligence (New!)  
* Court Comparison Analysis Feature     
* Case Valuation and Verdict Data     
* Daily Filings Reports + Alerts - Stay Informed     

Q&A to follow.  

Discover how you can capitalize on legal research and analytics using state trial court data to make more informed decisions.  We encourage you to join this informative session to add value to your firm and to your practice!  Trends, best practices, tips and more will be shared when it comes to your State Trial Court Data!!

Hope to catch you there!  

TARGET AUDIENCE:

For law librarians, knowledge management, attorneys, legal professionals and innovation. 

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Analyze the behavior and history of your judge, competitive counsel, prospects and clients to gain crucial insights into litigation history and ruling tendencies. 
2. Recall how to leverage state trial court and verdict data to be more efficient, more proactive, and achieve better results for your clients. 
3. Identify how to maximize state trial court legal research + analytics to add value to your firm, win more cases and bring in more money when litigating in state trial courts.      

SPEAKERS:

• Nicole Clark, Trellis

COORDINATOR:

• Mike Swarz, Trellis

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Research + Analysis, Information Management, Marketing + Outreach, 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.

Nicole Clark, Trellis Research

Nicole Clark is a business litigation and labor and employment attorney who has handled litigation in both state and federal courts. She’s worked at a variety of law firms ranging from mid-size litigation boutiques to large firms, and is licensed to practice law in three states. She has defended corporations and employers in complex class action and wage and hour disputes, as well as individual employment matters ranging from sexual harassment to wrongful termination. Additionally, Nicole is the CEO and co-founder of Trellis Research, a legal analytics platform that uses AI and machine learning to provide litigators with strategic legal intelligence and judicial analytics. Nicole has an intuitive understanding of technology and is deeply committed to helping lawyers leverage technology to gain a competitive advantage and achieve a more favorable outcome for their clients.

“We’ve been using AI for years!” – Every Librarian Ever

AI has been quietly shaping our world for decades, and yet the buzz around generative AI continues to grow. What sets it apart? Is it a game-changer in the realm of AI, or just another chapter in an ongoing saga of innovation? Embark on A Researcher’s Guide to the History of AI to uncover the major milestones of the near 70-year-old field, the technology that makes generative AI possible and why we as librarians, have to be informed of the history of the field to be ready for its future.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Any and all interested in AI, want to be more informed on the topic, and would like resources to educate themselves and their teams.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Discuss the significant milestones in AI’s nearly 70-year journey, unveiling the evolution of this groundbreaking field from its inception to its current state of generative AI.
2. Explain the technologies behind generative AI, enabling them to play a pivotal role in guiding their institutions when addressing related topics.

SPEAKERS:

• Victor Chavez, Sheppard Mullin

MODERATOR:

• Mark J. Williams, Vanderbilt Law School

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.

Victor Chavez, Sheppard Mullin
Combining his research experiences at the University of California, Los Angeles, with his education at Loyola Law School, Victor enjoys employing his research and legal skills to uncover whatever information or sources are needed for his team. He considers himself fortunate to be in a field that utilizes his enthusiasm for technology and the law, remaining on the cutting edge of legal tech developments, staying up-to-date on vendor services, and sharing his knowledge with colleagues, empowering them to leverage technology's potential in their daily practices. He has immersed himself in the field of AI, educating himself and his team on the advancements, applications, and terminology so that they can continue to provide exemplary service across Sheppard Mullin.

Mark J. Williams, Vanderbilt Law School
He is the Founding Co-Director of the Vanderbilt AI Law Lab (VAILL) and also oversees the collections services department for Vanderbilt Law School’s Massey Law Library and teaches courses in AI and Law Practice, Advanced Legal Research in Business and Securities and Legal Practice Technology.

Prior to joining Vanderbilt’s law faculty in 2017, Williams spent four years at Cornell Law Library, where he served as a digital resources and outreach librarian and taught first-year legal research. He also taught courses in Law Practice Technology, Advanced Legal Research in Intellectual Property, and Advanced Legal Research in Administrative Law. From January 2010 to January 2011, he was a regional director in charge of outreach and constituent services for Rep. Walt Minnick of Idaho’s first congressional district. After earning his law degree in 2008, he worked for two years as a reporter at the Moscow-Pullman Daily newspaper in Moscow, Idaho.

Williams has been a member of the American Association of Law Libraries since 2013 and currently serves as the chair of the Teach-In Kit Committee of the Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section.

Explore insights from Bloomberg Law’s Attorney Workload & Hour Survey, including new content around the time attorneys in different roles and stages of practice spend on common tasks.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Law librarians, practicing attorneys, support staff, supervising attorneys.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Attendees will identify current trends in attorney work time/billable time, job satisfaction and burnout.
2. Attendees will recognize how attorneys in different roles and stages of practice spend their time.
3. Attendees will identify areas of attorney work that could benefit from increased efficiencies and/or help from librarians and support staff.

SPEAKERS:

• Molly Huie, Bloomberg Law
• Brittany Long, Bloomberg Law

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Research + Analysis, Teaching + Training, 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.

Molly Huie, Team Lead – Data, Legal Analytics & Business, Bloomberg Law
Huie leads the Data, Legal Analytic & Business team, creating high-value, data-driven content for the Bloomberg Law platform. In addition to Practical Guidance and custom surveys, the team is also responsible for Bloomberg Law’s annual DEI Framework—a listing of law firms that meet or exceed a standard of diversity in the legal industry, as well as their annual Law School Innovation Program. She has a BA from Butler University, and an MS from the State University of New York (SUNY).

Brittany Long, Assistant Team Lead, Data Analysis & Surveys, Bloomberg Law
Long leads the Data Analysis & Surveys team at Bloomberg Law. Her team creates, fields, and analyzes thought-provoking surveys assessing trends and insights in the legal industry. Expert analysts at Bloomberg Law investigate respondent-driven data along with industry-leading content and expertise to continuously position Bloomberg Law as a thought leader in the field. She has a BA from the University of Missouri and an MA from Brandeis University.

Legislative advocacy is essential to making a difference for the legal information profession. This training will teach you skills to advocate for public policy issues. You will learn how to build effective partnerships and influence lawmakers while contributing to solutions for current information policy issues. 

Please note: This training will be recorded and registration is open to AALL members only.

MODERATOR: 

• Geraldine Kalim, Chair of AALL Government Relations Committee 

OPENING REMARKS: 

• June Hsiao Liebert, AALL President 

SPEAKERS: 

• Alan Inouye, American Library Association
• Bonnie Shucha, University of Wisconsin Law Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Teaching + Training, Marketing + Outreach

Interested in volunteering for an AALL Committee or Award Jury? This informal conversation, moderated by AALL President June Leibert and AALL President-Elect Cornell H. Winston, is an opportunity for you to learn more about the volunteer process and how your contribution impacts AALL and the legal information profession. 

Please note: This coffee chat will be recorded and registration is open to AALL members only.

MODERATORS:

• June Hsiao Liebert, AALL President
• Cornell H. Winston, AALL Vice President/President-Elect

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level

The quality of academic law libraries should not be judged on their number of physical volumes. Instead, libraries should "rightsize" their collections by intentionally selecting and deselecting materials based on how well they serve the library's institutional mission and community needs by embracing continuous planning and assessment to determine what materials are most relevant and useful. The goal is having collections that are focused, accessible, and support the library and law school's goals, rather than just being large for the sake of size. This webinar will include a discussion of an article by Amanda Watson which encourages law librarians to overcome fears of losing volumes and take an active role in curating dynamic collections tailored to their institution. 

TARGET AUDIENCE:

All law library workers and law library students that are interested in the past, present, and future of library assessment, collection development, and professional relevancy.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Discuss the history of law library collections based on a completion model.
2. Apply mission-based right-sizing of your collection.

SPEAKERS:

• Amanda Bolles Watson, University of Houston Law Library

COORDINATOR/MODERATOR:

• Nicole P. Dyszlewski, Roger Williams University School of Law

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, 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.

Amanda Bolles Watson, BA, J.D., M.I.S.
Houston Law Library, Assistant Professor of Law
B.A., Mississippi University for Women
J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law 
M.I.S., Florida State University

Professor Amanda Watson is the Director of the University of Houston Law Library as well as an Assistant Professor Law and an Associate Librarian. She teaches legal research. Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of law libraries and technology. Her work has earned many accolades including the American Association of Law Libraries/LexisNexis Call for Papers Award, two invitations to the Yale Law Library Symposium, and a research grant from the American Association of Law Libraries and LexisNexis. Prior to joining the faculty, Professor Watson was the Associate Director of the Tulane University Law Library, the State Librarian of Mississippi, and the Manager of Information Services at Phelps Dunbar, LLP. She is a first-generation college student.

Nicole P. Dyszlewski, BA, J.D., M.L.I.S.
Nicole P. Dyszlewski currently serves as the Director of Special Programs, Academic Affairs and Professor at Roger Williams University School of Law. She originally joined the staff of RWU Law as the Research/Access Services Librarian in 2015 having come from a public legislative library. She received a
B.A. from Hofstra University, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.L.I.S. from the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. She is a member of the Massachusetts State Bar and the Rhode Island State Bar. Prior to becoming a law librarian, Nicole practiced real estate law. Her areas of interest are DEIB pedagogy in law school, mass incarceration, and access to justice.

The legal industry is in a state of change—and so too are the legal professionals who make the industry run. With the introduction of artificial intelligence and other new technologies, information professionals and others have had to learn new skills, engage with shifting organizational priorities, and find new motivators in training others and accomplishing their work. Based off of the Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report, this webinar provides the data to show how the workplace is actively changing – and the skills that legal professionals will need to know to be part of its future.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Law firm, government law librarians, and relevant to academic community.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Attendees will distinguish how the legal industry’s priorities are changing–and how they may not be the same between firms, their clients, and the government.
2. Attendees will identify benchmarks and how professional skills may need to change because of new technologies and how those technologies can both enhance and threaten human talent.
3. Attendees will discuss what motivators help legal professionals to do their jobs better, and how new technologies may influence workplace hopes, challenges, and overall happiness.

SPEAKER:

• Natalie Runyon, Thomson Reuters Institute

COORDINATOR/SPEAKER:

• Zach Warren, Thomson Reuters Institute

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Research + Analysis, Teaching + Training, 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.

Zach Warren, Manager for Enterprise Content for Technology and Innovation, Thomson Reuters Institute

Warren leads technology and innovation content and research for the Thomson Reuters Institute. With the Institute, Warren has helmed multiple research projects on technology in professional services, including a series of Generative AI reports for the legal and tax industries, the Digital Strategy Report for law firms, the Tax Technology Report in conjunction with the Tax Executive Institute, and others. Before Thomson Reuters, he was the editor-in-chief of ALM’s Legaltech News and regularly featured on Law.com, The American Lawyer, and ALM events such as Legalweek.

Natalie Runyon, ESG Strategist, Thomson Reuters Institute

Runyon has more than 20 years of experience working for multinational organizations, including Thomson Reuters, Goldman Sachs, and the Central Intelligence Agency. Before her current role, she ran the strategy and operations team, supporting key account programs within the Legal business; and before that, she ran global security in the Americas for three years. As a volunteer leader, Runyon has led strategic leadership and change initiatives on the global and local levels for business resource groups at Thomson Reuters.

This presentation identifies three audiences for whom Tech Services staff can enhance access to information about their library's collections by leveraging the power of their integrated library systems. Audiences include internal library staff, library users, and donors. The presentation will illuminate methods to address each audience, including recent technology the presenter's library is implementing to help researchers find useful print resources.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Librarians working in technical services, access services, and management roles will find benefit from this session.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Participants will explore an expanded definition of the target audience of technical service work in law libraries.
2. Participants will consider scenarios for expanding access points to library materials through an integrated library system.

SPEAKERS:

• Jesse Griffin, University of North Carolina School of Law

COORDINATOR:

• Sarah Mauldin, DeKalb County Law Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Information Management, Marketing + Outreach

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.

Jesse Griffin, Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian, University of North Carolina School of Law

Jesse joined the Technical Services department of the Kathrine R. Everett Law Library in 2006. Currently, he is the Cataloging and Metadata Services Librarian. He performs an array of duties, all with the purpose of helping all library users find the information they need.

Learn how to take your Foreign, Comparative & International Law (FCIL) research to the next level during this helpful presentation. Learn helpful sites to visit that can help you get started with your FCIL research and aid you through the process.

Speaker:

• Caitlin Hunter, UCLA Law Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:  Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level,  Teaching + Training

  

Learn how Airtable can help with project tracking in this Cool Tool demo. Take a deep dive into this helpful tool to discover if it can help you work more efficiently at your organization. 

Speaker:

• Sarah Woloschuk, University of Michigan Law School

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:  Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level,  Teaching + Training