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Stephanie Wilkins

Stephanie Wilkins

Stephanie Wilkins is the Editor-in-Chief of Legaltech News at ALM. She has spent the better part of the past decade following the evolution of legal tech and learning how it can help in-house counsel, law firms and others in the legal industry. As a former practicing litigator, she is particularly interested in how legal tech can and should be used in real-life practice and the valuable differences it can make. Stephanie is also keenly interested in shining a light on the ways legal tech is being used to help the greater good.

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November 03, 2023 | Legaltech News

Is the White House's AI Executive Order a FLOP? 

While the Executive Order elegantly outlines a governance framework aiming to mitigate bias, ensure privacy, and promote transparency, the enforcement provisions tethered to futuristic computational capacities might make the regulatory bite less imminent.

By Cat Casey, Reveal

9 minute read

October 30, 2023 | Legaltech News

The Artificial Intelligence Imperative for Lawyers

The law school curriculum has long needed an update. We propose that a training in AI be a complement to legal education, not a replacement.

By James Cooper and Kashyap Kompella

5 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Legaltech News

A Change Management Strategy to Maximize Your Technology Investments

The challenge of ensuring technology is used to its full potential often stems from poor attention to long-term business objectives and an understanding of what is required for genuine transformation within a business.

By Kieron Champion, Fireman & Company, an Epiq Company UK

5 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Legaltech News

Debunking the Myths of Legal Technology Adoption

While law firms and their IT departments tend to be risk-averse and favor proven solutions, this mentality has shifted considering new security imperatives and vulnerabilities.

By Josh Aaron, Aiden Technologies

6 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Legaltech News

Design(ing) Patent GUIs

With the growing interest and investment in GUIs, there is also a growing need for protecting GUIs.

By Daniel Kim, Harness IP

5 minute read

October 20, 2023 | Legaltech News

Navigating the AI Audit: A Comprehensive Guide to Best Practices

As the adoption of AI systems skyrockets, organizations must implement robust AI audit practices to ensure compliance with regulations and build trust with stakeholders and the broader community.

By Olga V. Mack and Emili Budell-Rhodes

10 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Law.com

Legal Enters Full Education Mode as Generative AI Strengthens Its Hold on the Industry

The vast majority of lawyers left education behind once they had their law school diplomas and bar exam passing scores in hand. The generative AI boom has turned that all on its head.

By Stephanie Wilkins

9 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Legaltech News

Decoding AI Audits: A Guide to Breadth and Depth

A key aspect of governance is determining the appropriate breadth (scope) and depth (detail) of an AI audit. This involves deciding which areas, functions, or components of an AI system to examine and the level of detail or thoroughness with which each area should be assessed.

By Olga V. Mack and Emili Budell-Rhodes

9 minute read

October 18, 2023 | Legaltech News

Navigating the Pros and Cons of AI Audits in the Legal Sector

Integrating AI into legal processes raises concerns about appropriateness, transparency, and compliance with laws and regulations. AI audits assess AI systems against specific standards to address these concerns.

By Olga V. Mack and Emili Budell-Rhodes

8 minute read

October 17, 2023 | Legaltech News

Building Trust in Legal AI Systems Through Audits

As more sophisticated AI systems integrate into legal practices, the need for oversight grows to ensure these systems operate fairly and transparently and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. This is where AI audits come into play.

By Olga V. Mack and Emili Budell-Rhodes

7 minute read