Challenge #1: Resistance to change
Compared to many other fast-moving industries, the legal profession tends to be resistant to change, AI-powered tools included. Legal professionals tend to be meticulous Type A individuals, and the apparent unpredictability and novelty of AI-powered tools can be difficult to accept. On top of this, many in the legal industry
Alaska Joins the AI Ethics Conversation
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Alaska Joins the AI Ethics Conversation
Another day, another legal technology ethics opinion.
Now that’s a phrase I never would have predicted I’d write just a few years ago. I’ve been writing about legal technology and ethics for
In-person job interview replacing AI cheating interviews!
ComputerWorld.com reported that “AI-enabled cheating has surged, particularly in virtual technical job interviews. Would-be job candidates increasingly use AI tools off-camera to feed them answers, such as responses to coding challenges, and in some cases turning to deepfake technology to impersonate applicants.” The August 26, 2025 article entitled “To counter AI cheating, companies bring back
LexisNexis: Every Lawyer Will Have A Personalized AI Assistant
Even though ILTACON ended more than a week ago now, I am still digging out from the deluge of briefings and meetings I attended there. One of particular note was a media briefing with LexisNexis executives in which they provided further information on the company’s AI strategy. Just ahead of ILTACON, LexisNexis had announced the
The AI Translator: Megan Ma
Hey there Legal Rebels! 👋 I’m excited to share with you the 33rd episode of the 2025 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be continuing to interview key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do. I think you’re going to enjoy this one!In this episode, I had the good
My Next Chapter
After a truly rewarding run, I am concluding my service as the Director of the Center for Law, Technology & Innovation at Michigan State University College of Law.It has been an immense privilege to work with so many brilliant students, dedicated faculty, and professional colleagues. I am incredibly proud of what we built together, especially
Worth Reading – How to spot fake AI photos
The clues are usually there, but you have to stop and look at the details. How many of us stop to do that when we’re scrolling our social media feeds? That’s why fake images and videos spread online. They are designed to cause an immediate reaction, not for thoughtful examination.
Yet we must be thoughtful
The Cytator Strikes Back: Kara Peterson & Rich DiBona On Descrybe’s Fresh Take on Legal Research
This week, we welcome back Kara Peterson and Rich DiBona of Descrybe to talk about the company’s rapid growth and its expanding role in legal research. Since their last appearance, Descrybe has not only built out new tools but also entered academia by joining the curriculum of more than 350 universities around the world. Kara
SpotDraft Product Updates July 2025
Check out the new updates on SpotDraft in July 2025 like AI summary before signing contracts, more accurate metadata extraction and more personalized contracting reports.
Keeping AI In Its Place: Tips for Senior Lawyers
AI in the legal world is not a sentient being. It doesn’t argue cases, it doesn’t replace lawyers, and it certainly doesn’t understand the law in the way the best lawyers can.
What it can do is process large amounts of text quickly and find patterns in ways that mimic certain kinds of legal work—especially the repetitive