by Bridget McCormack & Jen Leonard
<p>2030 Vision: AI and the Future of Law is your essential podcast for understanding how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal industry. Hosted by Bridget McCormack and Jen Leonard, each episode delves into cutting-edge technologies, trends, and strategies, providing invaluable insights for legal professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the future of law. Join us as we navigate the evolving landscape of AI, empowering the legal community to thrive in an era of unprecedented innovation.</p><br><p>Produced by Aaron Tran for the American Arbitration Association</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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April 29, 2025
<p>Is it possible that not using AI could soon be seen as unethical for lawyers? Bridget McCormack and Jen Leonard dive into two recent Georgia cases where savvy use of AI helped lawyers win major verdicts and why these examples could signal a turning point in professional responsibility.</p><p>Along the way, Bridget shares her AI "aha" moment with ChatGPT acting as a woods guide (and porcupine expert), while Jen explores how AI’s voice mode turbocharged her workflow. They also unpack the provocative AI 2027 Report, which predicts a near-future explosion of superintelligent AI and its impact on law, society, and ethics.</p><p>From personal injury trials to global AI arms races, this episode challenges listeners to reimagine what “competence” looks like in a rapidly evolving profession and why AI isn’t just a tool, but a future teammate you can’t afford to ignore.</p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>(02:54) Bridget’s AI Aha: Using ChatGPT as a nature guide and getting schooled on porcupines</li><li>(05:49) Jen’s AI Aha: Voice-mode website editing and using ElevenLabs for hands-free learning</li><li>(9:50) What Just Happened: Exploring the AI 2027 Report and the path to superintelligence</li><li>(19:16) Lawyers, Ethics, and AI: Two Georgia cases show why ethical duties may be shifting</li><li>(23:45) Rethinking Client Advocacy: Why using AI could become a new professional mandate</li></ul><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p><ul><li>How AI is changing everyday problem-solving and new ways AI assistants boost productivity and creativity in professional work.</li><li>The AI 2027 Forecast: Why researchers believe super intelligent AI could arrive by 2027—and what that means for law and society.</li><li>Two medical malpractice cases illustrate how AI-assisted research and storytelling can transform trial outcomes.</li><li>Why integrating AI thoughtfully may soon be required for ethical, client-centered lawyering.</li><li>What rising anxiety around AI means for lawyers and their clients.</li><li>How AI levels the playing field for plaintiffs’ lawyers, solo practitioners, and small firms.</li></ul><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>AI and law, legal ethics, AI 2027 report, superintelligence, legal tech, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, legal innovation, plaintiff lawyering, change management, client-centered lawyering, trial strategy, research automation, professional responsibility, future of work, AI acceleration</p><p><strong>About the Podcast:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Produced by:</strong> Aaron Tran for the American Arbitration Association.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>What happens when AI performs on par with lawyers—and even beats them at key tasks? Bridget McCormack and Jen Leonard explore the implications of the VAL benchmarking report, which compares top legal AI tools to real-life attorneys on real-world tasks. They also break down new research from Wharton’s Ethan Mollick on “cybernetic teammates”—and what it means when AI tools boost not just productivity, but morale. With insights on team design, junior lawyer development, change management, and the emotional impact of AI at work, this episode challenges legal leaders to think beyond tools—and toward transformation.</p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>(02:16) Bridget’s AI Aha: Convincing a law professor of AI’s potential—live with DeepResearch</li><li>(5:40) Claude meets city government: AI as a behind-the-scenes comms partner</li><li>(11:39) What is a “cybernetic teammate”—and how can AI reshape teamwork?</li><li>(24:57) The VAL benchmarking report: Legal AI tools vs. human lawyers</li><li>(31:34) What AI means for the future of junior lawyers, specialties, and practice area silos</li></ul><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The DeepResearch Reveal</strong>: Why watching AI in action can convert even the most skeptical lawyers.</li><li><strong>The Cybernetic Teammate</strong>: Insights from Ethan Mollick's latest study on AI’s role in boosting performance, knowledge sharing, and emotional engagement.</li><li><strong>Lawyers vs. AI</strong>: What VAL’s benchmarking report reveals about AI performance on real legal tasks—and what it doesn’t.</li><li><strong>Beyond Specialization</strong>: How AI could break down practice-area silos and return power to the generalist.</li><li><strong>Rethinking Legal Teams</strong>: Why junior lawyers might soon work across disciplines—and with AI—as their first teammates.</li><li><strong>Emotions and Engagement</strong>: Surprising findings about AI’s impact on how legal professionals feel about their work.</li><li><strong>Training the Next Generation</strong>: How legal education and professional development must evolve for the AI era.</li></ul><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>AI in law, cybernetic teammate, Ethan Mollick, VAL benchmarking, legal education, legal AI tools, legal tech, DeepResearch, team collaboration, Wharton, ChatGPT, Claude, GPT-4, legal transformation, generalist lawyering, emotional engagement, junior lawyers, change management, professional development</p><p><strong>About the Podcast:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Produced by: Aaron Tran for the American Arbitration Association.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 1, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Explore the new AI course for legal professionals:</strong> <a href="https://aaaicourse.org/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2030vision&utm_campaign=ep20launch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aaaicourse.org/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=2030vision&utm_campaign=ep20launch</a></p><p>Built for law firm leaders, lawyers, and legal professionals ready to lead through AI-driven change.</p><p><strong>Key Discussion Points:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Future of Legal Education</strong>: Why traditional models no longer meet the moment—and how this new AI course helps close the gap.</li><li><strong>Tools vs. Thinking</strong>: The critical difference between using AI and adopting an AI-ready mindset.</li><li><strong>Leadership in Disruption</strong>: Why AI change management is more about people and mindset than the technology itself.</li><li><strong>Culture Shift in Law</strong>: How fostering curiosity, experimentation, and friendly competition can drive innovation across firms.</li><li><strong>Scaling Innovation</strong>: Lessons in learner-centric design and the power of democratizing legal knowledge at scale.</li><li><strong>Inside a Legal Transformation</strong>: What the American Arbitration Association’s journey teaches us about overcoming barriers to change.</li><li><strong>Top Skills for the AI Era</strong>: The five rising skills legal professionals need—and how firms can help develop them.</li><li><strong>Signals for Future Talent</strong>: Why certifications, AI badges, and firm-wide learning are becoming key to attracting the next generation of lawyers.</li><li><strong>Beyond the Course</strong>: How partnerships like PLI amplify reach—and what’s coming next for legal education and access to justice.</li></ul><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>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</p><p><strong>About the Podcast:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Produced by:</strong> Aaron Tran for the American Arbitration Association.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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