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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/03/2026 at 1:00 PM (CST)
This panel works to cut through the stigma surrounding the word “difficult,” and enable participants to be more open to the differing perspectives and experiences within a workplace.
This session will explore the constant problem faced by people, working with “difficult people.” But what does difficult mean? Is it just differences in experience, generation, communication styles or personality? This panel works to cut through the stigma surrounding the word “difficult,” and enable participants to be more open to the differing perspectives and experiences within a workplace. The session will explore the various issues faced when collaborating with colleagues including encountering gendered roles and divisions of labor, managing challenging team members, problems within our workplaces, intergenerational conflict, navigating relationships with other departments, and more. How? By requesting anonymous real-life scenarios from attendees! We will ask panelists to speak to how they would address those specific scenarios to help attendees feel better equipped to return to their roles.
Share your own scenario or common challenge here by Monday, November 16. A selection of responses will be addressed by the panelists during the webinar. Scenarios will be presented anonymously and any identifying information will be removed or adjusted, though please note the program will be recorded and made available for AALL members after the live event.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Anyone interested in developing their leadership skills would benefit from attending. This session would also be beneficial to anyone seeking to learn how to get along better.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Participants will affirm they are not alone in their struggles
- Attendees will learn different tools and suggestions for responding to tricky scenarios and situations.
- Attendees will gain better awareness on how to adapt and respond in particularly challenging scenarios
SPEAKERS:
- Tim Hennies, Harbor Global
- Jane Meland, Michigan State University
- Ella Pieterse, New York State Unified Court System
MODERATOR:
- Allie Penn, Dickinson Wright
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level
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.
Allie Penn (Moderator)
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.
Tim Hennies
Law Library Manager
Harbor Global
With more than 15 years of experience in the legal industry, Hennies has held roles across law librarianship, from research to leadership. In his current role, he works with Am Law 100 and 200 firms to manage library operations and develop and deliver internal training. Prior to joining Harbor, he served as director of library services at Dinsmore & Shohl, where he worked with the leadership team on firmwide initiatives, managed day-to-day library operations, and collaborated with leaders across administrative departments to guide the firm through a series of mergers.
Jane Meland
Assistant Dean, Library Director
John F. Schaefer Law Library, Michigan State University College of Law
Jane Meland has been with Michigan State University since 2002 and has worked as a librarian since 1997. In addition to overseeing operations at the Schaefer Law Library, she teaches Advanced Legal Research and provides research instruction as part of the required first-year research and writing course. She earned her JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a master’s in library and information science from Wayne State University. She is also a member of the Michigan State Bar.
Ella Pieterse
Law Library Assistant
New York State Unified Court System
Ella Pieterse is a solo law library assistant with the New York State Unified Court System and vice president/president-elect of the Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York. She is currently attaining her Master of Library and Information Sciences at the University at Buffalo, with an expected graduation in spring 2027. As part of her graduate studies, Pieterse will be conducting the research study highlighted in this session during the Spring 2027 semester.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/22/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)
Discover the top five challenges law librarians face with AI adoption—and proven solutions from firms and law schools leading the way.
Discover five of the most common AI adoption challenges law librarians are encountering today and learn proven approaches from firms and law schools leading the way. Learn how to build critical thinking into AI-powered research, navigate the "lost generation" of legal professionals playing catch-up, and position your library as essential to responsible AI adoption.
Join Christa Melde and panelists for practical frameworks, real-world use cases, and actionable strategies to address five foremost AI adoption challenges experienced by these leaders: Attorney and student readiness, AI literacy, critical thinking, curriculum and workflow integration, and responsible AI governance.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Law school librarians developing or updating curriculum to address AI literacy and critical thinking in legal research
Law firm information professionals supporting attorneys' transition to AI-enabled research workflows
Academic law librarians advising faculty on integrating AI tools into coursework and helping the "lost generation" of legal professionals catch up on AI fundamentals
Institutional leaders responsible for legal education strategy and preparing students for AI-forward practice environments
All librarians seeking to understand AI resistance patterns and how to overcome adoption barriers across their organizationsTAKEAWAYS:
- Identify the top five barriers to AI adoption in law libraries and apply practical strategies to help attorneys, faculty, students, and legal researchers build confidence and proficiency with AI tools.
- Explore approaches for strengthening critical thinking and responsible AI use in legal research workflows, including techniques for evaluating, validating, and contextualizing AI-generated results.
- Discover effective ways to build AI literacy and training programs within academic and law firm settings, and implement proven frameworks, use cases, and curriculum tactics that support successful AI adoption.
SPEAKERS:
- Tiffany Jenkins, Troutman Pepper Locke
- Christa Melde, Thomson Reuters
- Christie Schauder, University of Michigan Law School
MODERATOR:
- Wendy Maines, Thomson Reuters
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: 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.
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.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/15/2026 at 11:00 AM (CDT)
Vendor representatives from Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and LexisNexis will provide highlights regarding accessibility and user experience developments on their products. This webinar is exclusive to AALL members.
Vendor representatives from Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and LexisNexis will provide highlights regarding accessibility and user experience developments on their products. This webinar is exclusive to AALL members.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Vendors will talk about their products and accessibility.
- Explore how the companies provide support for libraries on the matter of accessibility of their products, particularly with those markets impacted by DOJ regulations and WCAG 2.1AA guidelines.
SPEAKERS:
- Peter Bossley, Director Accessibility Standards and Practice, Thomson Reuters
- David Lovell, Accessibility UX Lead, LexisNexis
- Artemio Rivera, Deputy Head of Product Design & User Research, Bloomberg Industry Group
MODERATOR:
- Rebecca Mattson, Director of Operations and Scholarship for the Montague Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research at Penn State Dickinson Law
AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Information Management, Management + Business Acumen
CANCELLATION AND OTHER POLICIES
This event is exclusive to AALL Members.
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.
Rebecca Mattson (Moderator)
Director of Operations and Scholarship for the Montague Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research
Penn State Dickinson Law
Rebecca Mattson is the Director of Operations and Scholarship for the Montague Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research at Penn State Dickinson Law. In her role, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the law library and manages collection development, acquisitions, and digital projects for both Montague Law Library locations. Professor Mattson administers the law school’s institutional repository, Insight @ Dickinson Law, offering enhanced support for faculty scholarship and research. She also serves as the primary library liaison to law school journals, assisting with training, site development, and publication processes. She teaches first-year Legal Research as well as upper-level research courses. Her research interests include intellectual freedom, legal history, legal research pedagogy, and preservation of historical legal documents.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/08/2026 at 11:00 AM (CDT)
Slow librarianship advocates for intentionality, sustainability, and relationship-building rather than a narrow focus on output or innovation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to balance measurement with purposefulness and tools to mitigate burnout and strengthen professional engagement.
Many law librarians work amid limited resources, frequent meetings and interruptions, and pressure to "prove their value" through productivity metrics. Against this backdrop, we will introduce slow librarianship, a philosophy informed by the broader slow movements. It advocates intentionality, sustainability, and relationship-building over a narrow focus on output or innovation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to balance measurement with purposefulness and tools to mitigate burnout and strengthen professional engagement.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This program would appeal to all categories of law librarians. The panel will offer suggestions for both individuals and organizations, thus providing information of interest to both workers and managers.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Articulate the core principles of slow librarianship and explain how this framework differs from traditional productivity-focused approaches to library work.
- Identify at least three practical strategies for implementing slow librarianship practices in their own library settings at either the individual or organizational level.
- Analyze the relationship between slow librarianship and professional well-being, including how intentional practices can help mitigate burnout and improve job satisfaction while maintaining quality service.
SPEAKERS:
- Kristina Alayan, University of Maryland School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law Library
- Lorin Jackson, University of Pennsylvania
MODERATOR:
- Julie Tedjeske Crane, Penn State Dickinson Law
READ MORE ABOUT SLOW LIBRARIANSHIP:
• Meredith Farkas, What Is Slow Librarianship?, Information Wants to Be Free (Oct. 18, 2021), https://meredith.wolfwater.com... [https://perma.cc/2TK4-2H87].
• Julia Glassman, The Innovation Fetish and Slow Librarianship: What Librarians Can Learn from the Juicero, In the Library with the Lead Pipe (Oct. 18, 2017), https://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2017/the-innovation-fetish-and-slow-librarianship-what-librarians-can-learn-from-the-juicero/.
• Lorin Jackson, Jill Deaver & Meredith Solomon eds., Embracing Slow Librarianship: Tools for Sustainable, Ethical, and Inclusive Practice (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited 2027).
• Lorin Jackson, Jill Deaver & Meredith Solomon, Fast Questions and Thoughtful Answers: Balancing Innovation, Inclusivity, and Slow Librarianship, in Slow Librarianship: Reflections and Practices (Ashley Rosener ed., Library Juice Press 2026).
• Lori Spradley, What Is Slow Librarianship?, Keeping Up with... Am. Libr. Ass'n, Ass'n of Coll. & Rsch. Libr.), https://www.ala.org/acrl/publi... [https://perma.cc/55X5-N7U4].
• Julie Tedjeske Crane, Slow Librarianship and Slow Productivity: Complementary Approaches to Sustainable Work, in Creating Healthy Library Workplaces: Five Factors That Improve Employee Engagement and Satisfaction (Jason Martin ed., Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited 2026).AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, 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.
Julie Tedjeske Crane (Moderator)
Professor of Legal Research and Reference Librarian
Pennsylvania State Dickinson Law
Julie Tedjeske Crane is a law librarian and Professor of Legal Research at Penn State Dickinson Law. She writes and speaks about sustainable work in libraries. She contributed two chapters to Creating Healthy Library Workplaces (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2026), one on slow librarianship and slow productivity and one on meaning and purpose in library work. She contributed an article about a "good enough" approach to work to AALL Spectrum, and on the RIPS Law Librarian Blog she addressed a diverse range of topics including the Zeigarnik effect, time management, remote and hybrid work, and emotional work in law librarianship. At the AALL Annual Meeting, she coordinated a 2026 pre-conference workshop on attention and a 2024 program on deep work and slow productivity.
Kristina J. Alayan
Associate Dean for Library & Technology
University of Maryland School of Law
Kristina J. Alayan is the Associate Dean for Library & Technology and Associate Law School Professor at the Francis King Carey School of Law. She oversees all aspects of library and technology operations and services through innovative, strategic, and solutions-oriented leadership to support the advancement of the scholarly, pedagogical, and clinical goals of the law school. She is dedicated to ensuring the library is an active, thriving center for learning and innovation for the law school community. She is a frequent speaker on topics related to leadership, change management, diversity, recruitment and retention, and professional advancement.
Before joining the law faculty in 2021, Professor Alayan was the Law Library Director and Assistant Professor of Law at the Vernon E. Jordan Jr., Law Library at the Howard University School of Law. She also held several positions on the law library management team and served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Georgetown University Law Center. Her career began at Duke Law as the Foreign and International Law Librarian & Lecturing Fellow. She has served in numerous leadership positions at the local, regional, national, and international levels (e.g., LLSDC, USMAI, AALL, IALL).
Lorin Jackson
Assistant Director of the Holman Biotech Commons
University of Pennsylvania
Lorin Jackson, MA, MI, is Assistant Director of the Holman Biotech Commons at the University of Pennsylvania, where she co-leads strategic direction and operations for a flagship biotech library. With over a decade of progressive leadership across academic, health sciences, and special library settings, she has built a national reputation for trauma-informed practice, critical librarianship, and inclusive organizational culture-building. Previously, as Executive Director of Region 2 for the Network of the National Library of Medicine, she led a hybrid team from inception to operational maturity, managed a $1.3 million annual budget, and served as Executive Director for a five-year, $6 million NIH cooperative agreement. Her earlier career includes leadership roles at Swarthmore College, the AIDS Library at Philadelphia FIGHT, and Mastery Charter Schools, where she directed programs, supervised staff and students, and guided service continuity through the COVID-19 pandemic. Jackson holds an MI in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University, an MA in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and a BA in Philosophy and Education from Haverford College. She taught for five years as an Adjunct Professor at the Syracuse University iSchool, as an instructor for Library Juice Academy, and as a facilitator for the Medical Library Association, covering cultural competence and trauma-informed librarianship. A widely published scholar, she is lead co-editor of the forthcoming volume Embracing Slow Librarianship (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited) and has contributed chapters to volumes including Critical Perspectives on AI in Librarianship and Inclusive Leadership in Academic Libraries; she also co-founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of WOC+Lib. Her honors include the Medical Library Association's President's Award (2024), an NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellowship (2025–2026), and a NISO Plus Fellowship (2021). She is past chair of the MLA's Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus and mentors through the Association of Research Libraries' Kaleidoscope Program.
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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 LLP
Lee Sampson, Head of Web Content and Services, Thurgood Marshall State Law Library12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Prompts
Carol Schmitt, Manager, Information Resource Center, Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren, S.C.
Jennifer M. Stringfield, Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney, LexisNexisAI 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. AI Said So: Navigating Pro Se and Client Use of AI-Generated Legal Information
Ella Pieterse, Law Library Assistant, New York State Unified Court System
Alison Mallonee, AI Integration Manager, Williams MullenTrends in Teaching AI in the University Setting
Frank Young, Reference Librarian & Instructor, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Nick Hafen, Head of Legal Technology Education, BYU Law SchoolWEDNESDAY, 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 CummingsFrom 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 LLP3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Staffing for AI: Role Descriptions, Team Training and Collaborating with Other Departments
Moderated by: Andre Davison, Director, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
Ramon Barajas, Director of Research Services, Alston & Bird LLP
Kristina L. Niedringhaus, Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library, University of South Carolina, Joseph F. Rice School of Law LibraryTales from a Trial: From Experiment to Evidence
Nathan Rosen, Manager of Research & Knowledge Services, Herrick, Feinstein LLP-
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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 CummingsFrom 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 LLP
3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Staffing for AI: Role Descriptions, Team Training and Collaborating with Other Departments
Moderated by: Andre Davison, Director, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library Ramon Barajas, Director of Research Services, Alston & Bird LLP
Kristina L. Niedringhaus, Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library, University of South Carolina, Joseph F. Rice School of Law LibraryTales from a Trial: From Experiment to Evidence
Nathan Rosen, Manager of Research & Knowledge Services, Herrick, Feinstein LLP-
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Register today to learn more about the candidates for Vice President/President-Elect prior to the upcoming election on October 1, 2026.
Register today to learn more about the candidates for AALL Vice President/President-Elect prior to the upcoming election on October 1, 2026. June Liebert, chair of the Nominations Committee, will serve as moderator for the forum. Please note: Registration is open to AALL members only.
Questions for Candidates? Members are encouraged to participate in the moderated forums by submitting questions in advance to [email protected] by August 21. Please indicate which candidate forum you would like your question directed to. Members will also have the opportunity to ask a question during the forum via live chat.
Candidates for Vice President/President-Elect
(2027-2028; Serving on the Board until July 2030)It's important to make an educated decision, and we encourage members to learn more about the candidates before voting opens. Read the Q&A with the candidates from the July/August issue of AALL Spectrum and the candidate biographies and statements.
Mary E. Matuszak
Director of Library Services
New York County District Attorney's Office
New York, New YorkLiz Reppe
State Law Librarian
Minnesota State Law Library
St. Paul, MinnesotaAALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level
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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.
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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
Lee Sampson, Head of Web Content and Services, Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. AI Prompts
Carol Schmitt, Manager, Information Resource Center, Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren, S.C.
Jennifer M. Stringfield, Knowledge Management & Innovation Attorney, LexisNexisAI 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. AI Said So: Navigating Pro Se and Client Use of AI-Generated Legal Information
Ella Pieterse, Law Library Assistant, New York State Unified Court System
Alison Mallonee, AI Integration Manager, Williams MullenTrends in Teaching AI in the University Setting
Frank Young, Reference Librarian & Instructor, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Nick Hafen, Head of Legal Technology Education, BYU Law School-
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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 Y. 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
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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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Register today to learn more about the candidates for Executive Board Member prior to the upcoming election on October 1, 2026.
Register today to learn more about the candidates for AALL Executive Board Member prior to the upcoming election on October 1, 2026. June Liebert, chair of the Nominations Committee, will serve as moderator for the forum. Please note: Registration is open to AALL members only.
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Candidates for Executive Board Member (2027-2030)
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Sarah Reneker Andeen
Chief Knowledge and Research Services Officer
Chapman and Cutler
Chicago, IllinoisCaren Luckie
Director of Research Services
Jackson Walker LLP
Houston, TexasMaribel Nash
Senior Legal Intelligence and Resource Education Analyst
Cooley LLP
San Francisco, CaliforniaBonnie Shucha
Associate Dean for Library & Information Services
Director of the Law Library
University of Wisconsin Law School
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