AI and the Future of Law

Live from Legal Week 2025: Unveiling a New AI Course for Lawyers


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In this special Legal Week edition of 2030 Vision, co-hosts Jen Leonard and Bridget McCormack reunite in person to unveil a groundbreaking new online course built to help legal professionals lead through AI-driven change. Designed for law firm leaders, individual lawyers, and legal organizations of all sizes, the course offers actionable frameworks for navigating disruption with confidence and clarity.

Jen and Bridget share behind-the-scenes insights into how the course was created, what makes it different from others on the market, and why mindset—not tools—is the most powerful driver of innovation. From solo practitioners to law students, this course empowers learners to become proactive change agents in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. They also explore what it means to build a culture of curiosity, how to move beyond “innovation by press release,” and why learner-centric legal education is the key to staying competitive. With reflections on the future of law, leadership, and scalable education, this episode offers both practical takeaways and big-picture vision.

Explore the new AI course for legal professionals: https://aaaicourse.org/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2030vision&utm_campaign=ep20launch

Built for law firm leaders, lawyers, and legal professionals ready to lead through AI-driven change.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The Future of Legal Education: Why traditional models no longer meet the moment—and how this new AI course helps close the gap.
  • Tools vs. Thinking: The critical difference between using AI and adopting an AI-ready mindset.
  • Leadership in Disruption: Why AI change management is more about people and mindset than the technology itself.
  • Culture Shift in Law: How fostering curiosity, experimentation, and friendly competition can drive innovation across firms.
  • Scaling Innovation: Lessons in learner-centric design and the power of democratizing legal knowledge at scale.
  • Inside a Legal Transformation: What the American Arbitration Association’s journey teaches us about overcoming barriers to change.
  • Top Skills for the AI Era: The five rising skills legal professionals need—and how firms can help develop them.
  • Signals for Future Talent: Why certifications, AI badges, and firm-wide learning are becoming key to attracting the next generation of lawyers.
  • Beyond the Course: How partnerships like PLI amplify reach—and what’s coming next for legal education and access to justice.

Keywords:

AI in law, legal education, change management, legal leadership, AI course for lawyers, innovation, legal tech, professional development, culture of curiosity, Legal Week, PLI, ChatGPT, Claude, online learning, AI, law, legal technology, online course, change management, future of law, AAA

About the Podcast:

2030 Vision: AI and the Future of Law is your essential guide to how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal profession. Hosted by Bridget McCormack and Jen Leonard, this podcast dives into cutting-edge AI technologies, their applications, and the trends shaping the future of law. Join us to stay informed, inspired, and prepared for the AI revolution.

Produced by: Aaron Tran for the American Arbitration Association.

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