An upcoming Law Review Symposium will explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and the legal profession, with a particular focus on its implications for litigation, corporate practice, ethical considerations and the future of law.
Hosted by the College of Law, the “Beyond the Code: Ethical and Regulatory Dimensions of AI in Law” symposium is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McQuade Law Auditorium at the Law Center.
Symposium panelists will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape and future directions of AI in the legal field including how AI is transforming litigation strategies, case management and evidence analysis; the role of AI in corporate law, including contract analysis, compliance monitoring and risk management; ethical implications of integrating AI into legal practice; and emerging trends, potential regulatory changes and the skills that future lawyers will need to thrive in an AI-augmented legal landscape.
“AI has been around for over 70 years, but in the last two years, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented explosion in its development, driven in large part by the rise of generative AI,” said Nicholas Wittenberg, corporate counsel and senior advisor for legal technology and innovation at Armedia and a UToledo College of Law alumnus. “As this technology continues to evolve, it’s imperative that lawyers, judges and leaders engage in thoughtful, informed discussions to shape how it impacts the law and our broader society.”
Wittenberg, who helped organize the symposium and will be a panelist, previously served as senior counsel at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Kimberly Madden, 3L law student and Law Review Symposium Editor, added how exciting it is to be a law student during such a time of rapid change in law and technology.
“I was truly excited to organize this very timely symposium with such an impressive collection of speakers,” Madden said.
The symposium is free and open to the public, but registration fees apply if seeking CLE credit or ordering a box lunch. Registration for CLE or lunch closes Monday, Oct. 14. The symposium is approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 4.0 hours of CLE credit (Attorney Professional Conduct: 1.0; General: 3.0; Total 4.0).
To learn more about the symposium and to register, visit the College of Law’s event webpage.
