AALLIn Podcast (Episode 6): Content Is Still King, But the Kingdom Is Changing
Recorded On: 09/24/2026
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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.
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:
- Rich Rubin, Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
- Rajiv Arora, Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
- Alexa Robertson, PLI Press
- Kara L. O’Brien, PLI
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Andre L. Davison, MLIS (Moderator)
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.
Kathleen (Katie) Brown (Moderator)
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?
Rich Rubin
Vice President of Editorial, Content & Production
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Rubin oversees editorial workflows, content strategy, and production operations for legal and regulatory publications and digital platforms.
Rajiv Arora
Vice President, Product Portfolio Innovation and AI
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Arora leads efforts to accelerate AI adoption, integrate AI into next-generation solutions, modernize content workflows, and drive innovation. He brings more than 20 years of experience developing content-driven products powered by emerging technologies, with deep expertise in data, AI, and product innovation.
Alexa Robertson
Vice President
PLI Press
With a background in both librarianship and publishing, Robertson has held roles at Wiley, the American Psychological Association, and the New York County District Attorney's Office. Alexa earned a BA from Penn State University and an MLIS from Pratt Institute. Today, she leads PLI Press, overseeing the development of legal publishing and information resources. She is passionate about the intersection of legal information, publishing, research, and emerging technologies
Kara L. O’Brien
Chief Content Officer
PLI
O’Brien oversees PLI's Programs and Publishing Departments. She holds a BA from the University of Michigan as well as a JD from The George Washington University Law School. Prior to joining PLI, O’Brien worked in both state and federal prosecutors' offices as well as in private securities litigation. She volunteers her time representing veterans on a pro bono basis and is an active member of the New York State Bar.





