#36 - Embracing AI in Law: A Conversation with Andrew Perlman on the Future of the Legal Profession

In this episode of Pearls On, Gloves Off:   Join Mary O'Carroll in a riveting conversation with Andrew Perlman, a visionary in law and technology. As the Dean and Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, Perlman is pioneering the future of legal innovation.

• AI's Legal Landscape: Perlman takes us through the evolution of AI in law, forecasting its transformative impact while addressing confidentiality concerns.
• Realistic Expectations for AI Tools: Dive into the practicality of AI – efficient, effective, but not flawless. A tool for better legal practices.
• Generative AI's Potential: Explore the untapped possibilities of AI in law, from drafting documents to streamlining legal services.
• Redefining Legal Issue Spotting: Lawyers of tomorrow need to be tech-savvy, quick to adapt, and ready to deliver services faster and more affordably.
• Changing Law Firm Training Models: New lawyers are no longer just learners; they're innovators contributing to a firm's evolution.
• Suffolk's Legal Tech Frontier: Get an inside look at Suffolk's Legal Innovation and Technology Institute and legal tech lab, where students get hands-on with the future.
• Skills for the Future Lawyer: Perlman emphasizes a blend of timeless skills like communication and problem-solving, with an essential dash of tech-comfort.
• The No-Code Lawyer of Tomorrow: Perlman envisions a future where lawyers instruct computers through language, not code, democratizing tech access in the legal field.

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