Victor Lee

Joe Tries, a witty commentator from Above the Law, joins Victor Lee, managing editor at the ABA Journal, to dive into the evolving intersection of AI and legal practice. They explore a contentious new Bluebook rule for citing AI that has sparked debate among scholars and practitioners. The conversation shifts to a study revealing that AI tools now match, and even surpass, human lawyers in contract drafting tasks. Plus, they discuss the alarming trend of firms prioritizing flashy AI investments over essential technology upgrades.

This discussion features Reese Dipshan, editor and legal tech news contributor, who shares insights from the TLTF Summit on the dynamics between startups and investors. Stephanie Wilkins, director at Legal Tech Hub, talks about AI training for young lawyers and the importance of 'AI Essentials.' Victor Lee provides an analysis on private equity's influence in law, while Nikki Black examines the impact of MSOs on legal practice. Julie Sobowale rounds it out with a Canadian perspective on AI regulation, focusing on Cohere's role.

This week features Joe Patrice, a legal journalist from Above the Law, Victor Lee, assistant managing editor for the ABA Journal, Greg Lambert, legal tech contributor, and Steve Lerner from Law360 Pulse. They dive into highlights from the Knowledge Management & Innovation conference and discuss Rob Lowe headlining Legal Week. The panel also addresses the shocking ousting of UnitedLex's CEO amid scandal and shares insights on law firms struggling to master basic tasks, shedding light on the evolving dynamics in legal tech.