Harvey Partner Webinar: Teaching the AI-Native Generation: A Playbook for Law Librarians

Includes a Live Web Event on 09/09/2026 at 1:00 PM (CDT)

As AI rapidly reshapes legal research, writing, and practice, law librarians are playing a critical role in preparing the next generation of lawyers to use these tools responsibly and effectively. In this webinar, attendees will explore the most important trends shaping AI adoption in legal education, emerging best practices for teaching AI literacy and judgment, and practical approaches for helping students build skills they will need from day one in practice. Join us for an engaging discussion on how the legal industry is evolving — and how librarians can lead with innovative, practice-ready strategies that meet the moment.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This webinar will benefit everyone but mainly benefit Academic Law Librarians.

TAKEAWAYS:

Explore the biggest trends shaping AI adoption in legal education and identify what they mean for law librarians, faculty, and practice-ready student development.
Understand best practices for teaching responsible AI use, including how to help students build judgment, verify outputs, and understand when and how to use AI effectively in legal workflows.
Learn practical ways to integrate AI literacy into instruction, orientation, and research support so students are better prepared for the expectations they will face in law firms and legal practice.

SPEAKERS:

Kevin Gerson, UCLA Law Library
Joe Marando, Harvey

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Kevin Gerson

Director

UCLA Law Library

Gerson has been the director of the UCLA Law Library since 2007. Prior to joining UCLA Law in 1998, he worked as a tax associate at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison in Palo Alto and as a state tax analyst for CCH, Inc. Gerson received his JD from Stanford Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif, and earned a Master's degree in Information Management and Systems from U.C. Berkeley. He graduated from UCLA, summa cum laude, with a BA in Philosophy.

Joe Marando

Legal Innovation Partner

Harvey

Marando's career has been defined by the intersection of law and technology. After beginning his legal career as a tax lawyer at a top-tier firm, he transitioned into legal technology as a product manager and later advised law firms on innovation strategy. Most recently, he served as director of AI and legal technology at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, where he led firm-wide initiatives focused on integrating AI into legal service delivery. He also teaches at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where his course explores how emerging technologies can expand access to justice for underserved communities.