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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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July 13, 2023 | Legaltech News

Unlocking Success in AI Supervision: Cultivating Mindsets and Skills for Lawyers and Measuring Impact

Embracing AI in legal practice requires a comprehensive approach encompassing cultivating the right mindset, acquiring essential skills, and measuring impact.

By Olga V. Mack

10 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Legaltech News

Mastering AI Supervision: A Teachable Skill for Modern Lawyers

Whether you are a seasoned lawyer or a recent law graduate, this guide will arm you with the knowledge and practical strategies you need to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape and champion responsible AI implementation.

By Olga V. Mack

7 minute read

July 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

From Mentorship to Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The Evolution of the Duty to Supervise

The duty to supervise in law has evolved from traditional mentorship and professional competence, reflecting the changing landscape of legal practice and the broader societal expectations placed on legal professionals.

By Olga V. Mack

9 minute read

July 11, 2023 | Legaltech News

Threading the Needle: 10 Things Legal Needs to Know About Threads

For legal professionals, the rise of the new app Threads opens new avenues for engagement, networking, and information sharing, while also raising questions about privacy, data security, and the impact on legal professionals' online presence.

By Cat Casey, Reveal-Brainspace

10 minute read

July 07, 2023 | Legaltech News

Five Reasons Why You Should be Monitoring These Four Artificial Intelligence Cases

The first wave of litigation involving generative AI and/or machine learning is well under way. There are (at least) five reasons why you should be monitoring four significant ongoing cases that involve artificial intelligence-related platforms and issues.

By John Gary Maynard, III

6 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Legaltech News

Making Room for Generative AI in Legal Workflows

Is there room for generative AI in legal workflows? The answer is "yes," but finding the right way to apply this technology requires a thoughtful approach based on an understanding of both its strengths as well as its limitations.

By Jan Van Hoecke, iManage

5 minute read

July 06, 2023 | Legaltech News

DISCO's AI-Powered E-Discovery Chatbot Cecilia Launches in Private Access for Select Customers

The Cecilia chatbot works by allowing users to ask questions in natural language and immediately receive answers in the form of a narrative, accompanied by citations linking to documents in the user's private e-discovery database.

By Stephanie Wilkins

5 minute read

July 05, 2023 | Legaltech News

Twenty-Plus Speakers and Lots of High Fives: Highlights from Legal Geek North America 2023

Managing change, counterintuitive approaches and, of course, generative AI were all on the agenda at the recent Legal Geek North America 2023 confrence in Chicago.

By Amy I. Stickel

7 minute read

July 05, 2023 | Legaltech News

Nervous System: How to Stuff Cellular Phone Calls in Digital Bubble Wrap

As the use of cellular technology started to spread, CDMA technology enabled genuinely simultaneous users to broadcast on the same frequency at the same time, without risk of interference—like digital bubble wrap.

By David Kalat, BRG

5 minute read

June 30, 2023 | Legaltech News

LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Weigh In on the Future of AI in Legal Research

The recent acquisition of Casetext by Thomson Reuters has raised many questions about the future of generative AI in legal research. Here, LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters weigh in on issues including build vs. buy, which LLMs to use, securing AI talent and more.

By Stephanie Wilkins

11 minute read