What happens when the hosts become the guests? In this special episode of AALLIn, Andre Davison and Katie Brown switch roles to reflect on six episodes of conversations about AI, leadership, mentorship, innovation, professional development, and the changing world of legal information. They revisit memorable moments, share career stories and AALL experiences, and talk about what they’ve learned from each other along the way. Then podcast editor Gino Maley joins them for a rapid-fire round of questions. It’s a chance to get to know the people behind the podcast, celebrate the connections that make this profession special, and look ahead to what’s next for AALLIn.

Discover the top five challenges law librarians face with AI adoption—and proven solutions from firms and law schools leading the way.

Vendor representatives from Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis will provide highlights regarding accessibility and user experience developments on their products. This webinar is exclusive to AALL members.

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.

Legal content is evolving to meet the changing needs of today’s professionals, expanding beyond traditional research materials to include practical guidance, professional development, emerging technologies, and human-centered skills. At the same time, AI is reshaping how that content is discovered, consumed, and used. In this episode of The AALLIN Podcast, we bring together leaders from across the legal information industry to explore what these changes mean for the future of legal content. We’ll discuss how expectations around content are evolving, why authoritative and expert-created information remains essential, and how AI is changing the relationship between users and the information they rely on. We’ll also examine how law libraries can demonstrate the value and ROI of quality content to their stakeholders as traditional measures of usage evolve. Content may still be king, but the kingdom is changing. Law librarians and their vendor partners have an important role in shaping what comes next.

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!

Every librarian knows the struggles of advocating for their library, whether it be for users, staff, space, the collection, or budget. It is an uphill battle. But librarians know better than most that a good story moves people. In this program, participants will learn and apply the building blocks of effective library advocacy storytelling.

This session introduces a practical, research backed framework for fostering engagement and well being by centering everyday leadership—regardless of title—on the core human needs of significance and belonging. Drawing on insights from The Power of Mattering(Zach Mercurio), How to Know a Person (David Brooks), Leaders Eat Last(Simon Sinek), and Dare to Lead (Brené Brown), as well as and Gallup’s Q12 and CliftonStrengths, attendees will explore how to cultivate resilient, energized teams even in high pressure environments.

This program reveals how core librarian competencies—like research, presenting, recording training videos, instructional design, audience analysis, and knowledge about the publication industry—are the perfect foundation for launching your own venture. Discover how these ventures serve as the ultimate incubator for the project management and leadership skills essential for career advancement, all while leading with the "Aloha" of your own unique passion and vision.

With mergers happening more often than you can say "Generative AI enhancement," it is more important than ever to be on top of our contract management game, develop shared tracking tools, and proactively build relationships across our orgs.