March 4, 2026
3pm EST
ChatPDC: AI in the Legal Profession
Description
Join Us for an Exclusive Conversation on AI & the Future of Law
Step inside the cutting edge of legal innovation! On March 4 at 3:00 PM EST, ChatPDC studios will welcome the renowned hosts of PLI’s hit podcast, AI and the Future of Law, Jen Leonard and Bridget McCormack.
They’ll dive into a dynamic discussion, exploring:
- The latest trends and breakthroughs in AI for the legal profession
- Key lessons learned from being at the forefront of legal innovation
- Where the legal landscape is headed, and on what timeline
- What law firms must do to stay ahead
- And much more!
This is your chance to participate!
PDC members in attendance can submit questions live for Jen and Bridget to answer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with two leading voices in legal technology. Reserve your spot today, it’s sure to spark inspiration and insight!
About the Speakers:
Jen
Leonard
Jen
Leonard is the Founder of Creative Lawyers, a company dedicated to supporting
law firms, corporate legal departments, and courts that understand the urgency
to modernize practice and services. Jen works with leaders to cultivate
innovative cultures, build nimble strategies to navigate a volatile
environment, and promote mindsets that drive change. She leads design thinking
workshops, facilitates innovation challenges, delivers retreat keynotes,
provides ongoing strategic support, designs educational Generative AI content,
and offers structured events that help lawyers reflect on their careers as they
build the next stage in their journey.
Bridget
McCormack
Bridget McCormack is the President and CEO of the American Arbitration
Association–International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and has a
distinguished record as an educator, advisor, and influential member of
prestigious legal and professional organizations. She serves on the Council of
the American Law Institute (ALI); the Advisory Board of the Institute for the
Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS); the Washington University
Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board; and the Board of the American Review of
International Arbitration. She is a member of the AI Council of the National
Center for State Courts, the Board of Trustees for the Foundation for
International Arbitration Advocacy, and the Board of AccessLex Institute. She
is also a founding steering committee member of Duke Law School’s Responsible
AI in Legal Services (RAILS) initiative.
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ChatPDC is a bimonthly forum for PDC members to learn from
guest speakers and explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and
other technological innovations are changing the legal profession and legal
professional development. ChatPDC will also prompt attendees to consider how to
evolve PD to support lawyers in the age of Gen AI and understand how to
effectively apply Gen AI and other technological innovations in our own roles.
PDC’s Technology & Innovations Committee is pleased to host this program
and welcomes ideas for future topics and speakers, which can be submitted here.