Niki Black

Join Niki Black, a legal insight strategist and columnist, and Stephen Embry, a legal tech commentator, along with Joe Patrice and Stephanie Wilkins, as they navigate the intriguing intersections of law and technology. They discuss NYC's ethical guidelines for AI note-takers amid privacy concerns, the shocking hack of the Supreme Court’s e-filing system, and a proposed California law addressing generative AI's role. They also explore the explosive growth of GenAI legal tools and the promising yet controversial AI startup AlphaLit.

Victor Li, Assistant Managing Editor at the ABA Journal, discusses the shift from SEO to GEO strategies for legal firms to thrive in AI-driven searches. Niki Black, Principal Legal Insights Strategist at 8AM, shares insights on New York's new AI policies, highlighting approved tools and unexpected restrictions. Joe Patrice from Above the Law questions whether AI is making lawyers less thoughtful. Together, they explore the transformative impact of AI on legal practice, from research accuracy to marketing dynamics.

Steve Dunbury, legaltech commentator from Tech Law Crossroads; Rhys Dipshan, Legaltech News editor; Stephanie Wilkins, content director at Legal Tech Hub; and Niki Black, legal insight strategist at 8AM, discuss AI in courts and briefs. They cover smart glasses and courtroom privacy. They explore AI hallucinations in filings, AI-driven hiring with bot interviews and simulations, DepoSim training tools, and a PR stunt by an AI company.

Niki Black, a principal legal insight strategist at 8am, joins Rhys Dipshan, editor at Legaltech News, along with Joe Patrice from Above the Law, and Canadian legal journalist Julie Sobowale. They dive into intriguing topics, including a law school’s mock trial featuring AI jurors and the alarming implications it raises. Julie shares stories of individuals opting for AI like ChatGPT over lawyers in court, revealing insights into access to justice and changing sentiments in the legal landscape. The group discusses whether AI poses a threat to traditional legal roles.

Rhys Dipshan, a legal tech reporter, dives into the Reddit firestorm surrounding Harvey and generative AI, discussing its secrecy and backlash. Niki Black analyzes how AI is reshaping legal work, while Stephanie Wilkins highlights a trend of law schools requiring AI in applications. Caroline Hill offers insights into Utah's new skills-based bar admission, comparing it to the UK's SQE, and Joe Patrice debates AI's potential to redefine paralegal roles rather than replace them. The panel also touches on the AAA's upcoming AI-powered arbitrator for construction disputes.