Notes To My (Legal) Self Season 4, Episode 12: Why Legal AI Needs Lawyers to Act Now (with Wei Chen)
Dive into the exhilarating world of legal tech on the latest episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self, titled "Why Legal AI Needs Lawyers to Act Now" with Wei Chen. This episode features Wei Chen, SVP and Associate General Counsel at Salesforce, who delves into the critical role that legal professionals play in shaping the future of AI in law. With extensive experience in managing global transactions and a passion for AI education through The Atticus Project, Wei brings invaluable insights to the discussion.
The conversation starts with Wei's background, highlighting her legal journey and the founding of The Atticus Project, which aims to improve AI's understanding of legal documents. Wei illustrates the surprising reality that AI technologies require massive, accurately annotated data sets to function effectively—a task that currently falls on the shoulders of skilled legal professionals. She emphasizes the importance of human-centric AI strategies that integrate the expertise of legal practitioners to enhance AI's capabilities in contract analysis and more.
Learning outcomes from this episode include:
- Understanding the AI Training Process: Learn how AI tools require extensive training data and why the input from legal professionals is crucial for the accuracy and effectiveness of these technologies.
- The Role of Legal Professionals in AI: Discover the essential role lawyers play not just as users but as active contributors to the AI development process, helping shape tools that align with legal standards and practices.
- Action Steps for Legal Professionals: Gain insights into how you can contribute to AI projects like The Atticus Project, which not only advance the field but also offer practical training and experience to emerging legal talents.
By the end of this enlightening discussion, you'll be inspired to consider how you can participate in and influence the development of AI tools that are set to transform legal practices. Wei's experience and forward-thinking approach offer a compelling vision of how integrating AI can make legal work more efficient, accurate, and rewarding. Join us to explore how the intersection of law and technology is a niche interest and a pivotal frontier for legal professionals today.