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AALLIn Podcast (Episode 1): Gen AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Recorded On: 04/24/2026

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In the debut episode of AALLIn, hosts Katie Brown and Andre Davison welcome Marlene Gebauer and Greg Lambert of The Geek in Review for an open, candid conversation on generative AI in the legal profession. Inspired by Greg's Beyond the Model series, the discussion explores where Gen AI is delivering real value, where it continues to fall short, and the deeper implications shaping the future of legal work. From practical use cases and adoption challenges to questions of trust, ethics, and professional identity, this episode offers a balanced, thought-provoking look at AI through the lens of law librarianship.

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:

  • Marlene Gebauer, Mayer Brown, LLP
  • Greg Lambert, Jackson Walker

SPONSORED BY:

LexisNexis


AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Research + Analysis

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Kathleen (Katie) Brown

Kathleen (Katie) Brown

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

Andre L. Davison, MLIS

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.

Marlene Gebauer

Marlene Gebauer

Practice Support Attorney

K&L Gates

Marlene Gebauer was previously a successful practicing lawyer before transitioning into a legal innovation professional. Over the course of her career, she has had roles in analytics, research, knowledge management, litigation support, docketing, outreach and education, data governance, procurement, and licensing. She is an innovation leader, focusing on identifying and delivering solutions that are key to the business success of clients and attorneys. She is the co-host of the award-winning podcast, The Geek in Review, an ABA Women of Legal Tech recipient, and a FastCase 50 recipient. 

Greg Lambert

Greg Lambert

Chief Innovation Officer

Jackson Walker, LLP

In his role at Jackson Walker, Greg Lambert leads the firm’s efforts to enhance service delivery through next-generation technologies such as generative AI, automation, and data-driven solutions. He works closely with practice groups and administrative departments to identify opportunities for innovation, manage pilot programs, and oversee the rollout of new legal technologies firmwide. With a background in computer programming, a law degree, and two decades of librarian and information services experience, Lambert's career spans various facets of the legal industry, including academic institutions, state courts, and law firms. Notably, he led the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s initiative to provide free and open access to all court decisions and managed the reconstruction of the University of Houston’s Law Library after Tropical Storm Allison. Lambert co-founded 3 Geeks and a Law Blog and The Geek in Review Podcast, where he engages with other leaders in the legal tech field. His contributions to the industry are highlighted by his tenure as AALL President (2017-2019) and his status as a Fellow at the College of Law Practice Management.

 

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