Join us for a one-of-a-kind presentation that promises to equip you with essential knowledge about generative AI in the legal industry. This webinar is designed to entertain, engage, and educate legal professionals on fundamentals such as AI vocabulary, how generative AI works, its real-world applications, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our expert presenters will unravel the complex world of AI and break it down into digestible and compelling segments. In addition to gaining a clear understanding of AI vocabulary and concepts, you’ll discover innovative AI-powered tools that can revolutionize your legal practice, and unearth important considerations associated with implementing generative AI solutions.

This presentation not only covers the essentials but also delves into the current impact of AI in the legal industry, exploring attorney and law firm response to this rapidly changing landscape. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, "From AI to Z" will leave you with valuable insights, practical tips, and a solid understanding of current market conditions. Reserve your spot now and get ready to embark on the first leg of an engaging journey into the world of generative AI for attorneys.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Anyone with an interest in generative AI and its applications. This is appropriate for law firms, government, and academic groups and will provide a primer on key information about generative AI and its uses.

TAKEAWAYS:

1. Discuss Generative AI concepts and vocabulary.
2. Separate myth from reality on how Generative AI works.
3. Guidance on real-world use cases and applications for the legal industry.
4. Insight into current market conditions influencing AI engagement.

SPEAKER:

• Leigh Zeiser, BakerHostetler

COORDINATOR/SPEAKER:

• Rachel Beithon, Thomson Reuters

COORDINATOR:

• Patrick Parsons, Georgia State University College of Law Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS:  Research + Analysis, Information Management, Teaching + Training, Management + Business Acumen

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SPEAKERS

Leigh Zeiser, Senior Manager or Innovation, BakerHostetler

In her role as Senior Manager of Innovation, Leigh Zeiser champions the development and deployment of innovative technologies and processes to help the firm and its clients and create a competitive advantage. With a focus on Artificial Intelligence and automation, she engages in deep analyses of people, process and technology to build trust, manage change and drive process adoption. Leigh utilizes proactive partnering across diverse business units to understand the desired end state and ensure attorneys can quickly and confidently meet complex, changing legal, business and compliance demands so they can focus on delighting their employees and clients. Leigh has more than two decades of legal industry experience and has earned a dozen awards for excellence in her career, including awards for change leadership and the International Technology Association's (ILTA) Innovative Leader of the Year.

Rachel Beithon, Sr. Product Manager, Thomson Reuters

Rachel Beithon, J.D., is an attorney, legal technologist, and a product manager based in Minnesota. Since receiving her law license, she has developed a knowledge base of legal use cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning, building a reputation with both colleagues and peers for her expertise in advanced technologies used in legal research. In her day job, as a Senior Product Manager for Westlaw, at Thomson Reuters, she works on the use of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence in the law and manages products that provide AI-based functionality for legal researchers.

From AI to Z: An Introduction to Generative Intelligence Foundations 

May 7, 2024 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT

Join us for a one-of-a-kind presentation that promises to equip you with essential knowledge about generative AI in the legal industry. This webinar is designed to entertain, engage, and educate legal professionals on fundamentals such as AI vocabulary, how generative AI works, its real-world applications, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our expert presenters will unravel the complex world of AI and break it down into digestible and compelling segments. In addition to gaining a clear understanding of AI vocabulary and concepts, you’ll discover innovative AI-powered tools that can revolutionize your legal practice, and unearth important considerations associated with implementing generative AI solutions. This presentation not only covers the essentials but also delves into the current impact of AI in the legal industry, exploring attorney and law firm response to this rapidly changing landscape. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, "From AI to Z" will leave you with valuable insights, practical tips, and a solid understanding of current market conditions. Reserve your spot now and get ready to embark on the first leg of an engaging journey into the world of generative AI for attorneys.

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From AND/OR to AI – Techniques for Prompting Generative AI Tools

May 21, 2024 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT

Law librarians are skilled in multiple research techniques and databases. Join us as we expand these skills into the realm of generative AI. We will cover the basics of prompt engineering, highlight the various use purposes, and demonstrate a few AI platforms.

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AI, What is it Good For? Exploring Advanced Applications of Generative AI

June 4, 2024 / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT

Join us for the next level of generative AI prompt engineering. We will delve deeper into more complex use cases, provide valuable tips to ensure reliability and accuracy, and discuss how to become involved in generative AI developments by vendors.

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Context , Challenges, and Solutions – Implications of AI in Legal Research, Practice, and Instruction

June 18, 2024 / 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT

While generative AI has tremendous potential, it also raises a variety of issues for law librarians and information professionals. How does generative AI change our current models for research, training and instruction? What ethical considerations should we be thinking about, both now and moving forward? What are some of the fundamental changes and opportunities that Gen AI presents to the profession, and what can we do about them? The panelists will discuss these topics and provide potential solutions and ways to think about Generative AI as you move into the future.

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