UPCOMING
EVENTS
Winter 2024
Join us to learn about the tech you need to succeed in the practice of law. Learning sessions take place in the Law Library's Legal Tech Studio, unless otherwise noted. The Legal Tech Studio seats a total of 14, with 7 desktop computers for student use during sessions. The Law Library will provide lunch at each lunch session and will provide coffee/tea at each afternoon session. We look forward to seeing you there!
Litigation Analytics
When: Thursday, February 1 | noon
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: With the increase in data collection, lawyers are now able to analyze statistics about judges, opposing counsel, motions practice, and much more. In this session, we will be discussing some of the benefits and limitations of litigation analytic software available to you through the Law Library.
Who: Cody James, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
Lunch: Pizza
Generative AI Drafting Tools
When: Thursday, February 15 | noon
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: Stop by the Legal Tech Studio to learn about the different Generative AI Drafting tools that are available to you through the Law Library.
Who: Kate Britt, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
Lunch: Pizza
Using Track Changes Like a Lawyer
When: Thursday, February 22 | noon
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: Stop by the Legal Tech Studio to learn the ins and outs of using track changes like a lawyer.
Who: Shay Elbaum, JD, MLIS | Faculty Research Librarian
Lunch: Pizza
Lexis+ AI: Pros and Cons
When: Thursday, March 7 | noon
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: LexisNexis has released its newest version of a generative AI-assisted legal research software. Stop by the Legal Tech Studio to learn about some of the uses and limitations of this new software.
Who: Keith Lacy, JD, MLIS | Reference Librarian
Lunch: Pizza
Tech Security for Lawyers
When: Tuesday, March 26 | noon
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: Lawyers have a professional duty to protect sensitive client information and the risks of data breaches are a real threat to both lawyers and firms. Stop by the Legal Tech Studio to learn some tips and tricks to help make your future practice more secure.
Who: Shay Elbaum, JD, MLIS | Faculty Research Librarian
Lunch: Pizza
Drop-In Session: Word, Excel, and PDF Redaction
When: Wednesday, April 10 | 2 pm - 3 pm
Where: Legal Tech Studio | Law Library Sub-2
What: Stop by the Legal Tech Studio to learn new legal skills for Word, Excel, and PDF redactions. This is an informal afternoon training session, so drop in and talk with your librarians for as short or as long as you want!
Who: Joe Lawson, JD, MLIS | Assistant Director for Public Services
Jessica Pasquale, MSI | Assistant Director for Scholarly Publishing & Information Services
Snack: Coffee