The Kennedy-Mighell Report Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Bridget McCormack
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Aug 22, 2025 
Bridget McCormack, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association and former Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, dives into the transformative role of AI in legal tech. She shares insights on improving technology competence among lawyers and the importance of remote hearings for access to justice. Bridget also discusses innovative collaborations at AAA, exciting AI projects aimed at democratizing dispute resolution, and the need to prepare law students for non-traditional legal paths. Her journey from public defender to CEO is both inspiring and enlightening.
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AI Will Break The Adoption Logjam
- AI is a general-purpose technology poised to force adoption in the legal profession where past tech failed.
- Bridget McCormack says this shift enables experimentation and rapid uptake across judges and lawyers.
Make Remote Hearings The Default
- Offer remote hearings as a default when in-person isn't required to increase appearance rates.
- Bridget McCormack cites Zoom data showing unrepresented parties attend far more when remote options exist.
AI Can Tackle The Civil Justice Gap
- The civil justice gap can't be solved by more lawyers alone due to affordability limits.
- Generative AI offers scalable ways to help the 92% of Americans who lack affordable civil legal help.
