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Legaltech Week
11/01/2024: the $2000 paralegal; NY rules on admissibility of AI evidence, startup alley nominations, and more
Nov 4, 2024
This week, Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, joins Stephanie Wilkins, content director at Legal Tech Hub, Niki Black, a legal tech columnist, and Victor Li, assistant managing editor at the ABA Journal. They tackle the eyebrow-raising topic of $2,000 paralegals and how AI is reshaping the legal billing landscape. The group discusses New York's new rules on AI evidence admissibility and the troubling implications of chatbot addiction on mental health, touching on a tragic lawsuit connected to AI.
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- The panel emphasizes the importance of increasing diversity in legal tech startups to promote inclusivity and varied perspectives.
- Concerns are raised about the unrealistic $2000 per hour valuation for paralegals using AI, highlighting misconceptions in the legal profession.
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Panelist Introductions and Halloween Reflections
The episode begins with the introduction of the panelists, who share their Halloween experiences. Victor Lee, representing ABA Journal, reveals he stayed home to hand out candy while his son dressed as Captain America. Nikki Black, who normally enjoys Halloween, admits to skipping the festivities this year due to overwhelming commitments, including caring for their puppy. Meanwhile, Stephanie Wilkins recounts her participation in the East Village Halloween parade, highlighting a group promoting voting, stepping into an engaging conversation connecting community events to civic duties.
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