2024 ALLUNY Annual Meeting Schedule
Pioneering AI from Classrooms to Courtrooms
When: Friday, October 25, 2024, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Syracuse University, Ithaca, or Zoom
9:00 – 9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 – 10:15 15 Ways Law Libraries can use Generative AI
Ellyssa Valenti Kroski; New York Law Institute
Explore the transformative power of AI in law libraries with this engaging session designed for librarians, information specialists, and enthusiasts eager to harness the latest in AI technology. Highlights include:
- Key AI Tools: Explore ten cutting-edge generative AI tools and how they stand to benefit library environments.
- 15 Practical Uses of AI in Law Libraries: Learn how generative AI can be applied in various library functions, including research assistance, document analysis, instructional design, language learning, library programming design, professional development, enhancing metadata, and much more.
- This essential talk is your gateway to integrating generative AI into your library’s offerings, improving efficiency, and engaging your community in new and exciting ways.
10:30 – 11:15 AI in Law School
Nina Scholtz; Cornell Law School
Nina will discuss how librarians at Cornell are teaching law students and faculty about using Generative AI.
11:15 – 12:00 AI Round-Table Discussion
Teresa Vadakin; Hurwitz Fine PC
The discussion will explore how law libraries and law firms are using AI to manage collections, develop training, create presentations, work in staffing development, and more. It will also address the challenges of AI, both the ethical and legal implications, as well as its everyday utilization.
12:15 – 12:45 Lunch / Presentations from our Sponsors
1:00 – 1:30 Embracing AI in Legal Practice: LexisNexis’ Vision and Roadmap
Aaron Eberle; LexisNexis
This presentation will focus on how LexisNexis is integrating AI into legal research and practice. It will delve into LN’s plans to educate law students, attorneys, and legal professionals on effectively utilizing AI as this transformative technology continues to evolve. Additionally, the presentation will shed light on the process of selecting and developing LexisNexis’ AI-powered products. The presentation aims to provide insights into LexisNexis’ efforts in harnessing AI to enhance legal research, practice, and education.
1:30 – 2:00 Responsible Implementation of Generative AI in Legal Education and Practice
Ryan Groff, Erica Mohai; Thomson Reuters
Join Thomson Reuters for an insightful discussion on responsible integration of generative AI technologies within law schools and the legal profession. As AI continues to transform the landscape of legal services, it is crucial for students, faculty, librarians, and practitioners to understand both the opportunities and challenges that come with these advancements. Don’t miss the chance to hear from the experts at Thomson Reuters and begin to learn how best to responsibly implement GenAI at your institution.
2:00 – 2:45 Understanding the benefits and risks of AI
Brigid Purtell; Bousquet Holstein PLLC
- Generative AI v. Predictive AI
- What is a large language model?
- Understanding the difference between closed and open source when choosing a program to use
- Tasks that can be streamlined
- Risks of AI hallucinations- the reason paralegals will still have a role in law offices
3:00 – 3:45 The History of AI Ethics
Elisabeth Lasch-Quinn; Campbell Public Affairs Institute, Syracuse University
Mary Szto, College of Law, Syracuse University
Many discussions of AI ethics focus on recent developments. However, both ethics and AI have a rich history. We will briefly highlight some key points from the history of ethics, AI, and AI ethics to keep in mind in forging a path forward today.
4:00 – 4:15 AALL Executive Board Member
Andre Davison, Director, Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
4:15 – 4:45 ALLUNY Business Meeting
4:45 – 5:00 Closing Remarks
We continue to offer hybrid meetings and will host this event at two separate in-person sites (Syracuse and Ithaca), and we’ll also provide the option to attend virtually, for those of you who want to participate but cannot do so in person.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
- At Syracuse Law, park in the Irving Street Garage and let the guard know you are with ALLUNY.
- In Ithaca, park in the Seneca Street Garage. ($1.00 per hour) When exiting the garage on N Tioga Street, turn right. At the intersection of N Tioga and E Buffalo St (1/2 block from the garage) Bousquet Holstein is on the corner. (200 E Buffalo Street, 4th Floor)
Registration fee is $30 for members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students regardless of which method of attendance you select. We hope to see many of you there! And please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks so much!
(on behalf of the Annual Meeting Planning Committee)
Karen Oesterle
koesterle@pli.edu