'Promises and Perils of AI in the Courts' examined

The National Center for State Courts will present the webinar "The Promises and Perils of AI in the Courts AI 101" on Wednesday, August 16, from 3 ro 4:15 p.m. via Zoom.

In the first installment of this webinar series, court and legal experts will demystify the basics of AI (artificial intelligence). Presenters will include:

• Bridget M. McCormack, president and CEO, American Arbitration Association; retired chief justice, Michigan Supreme Court

• Jennifer Leonard, chief innovation officer and executive director, Future of the Profession Initiative, Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania

• Casey Kennedy, director of information services, Texas Office of Court Administration

Future sessions will focus on the impact of AI on the practice of law and the courts and how AI can both help and potentially harm the work of the courts. Topics will include "AI and the Practice of Law" and "AI in the Courts: What You Need to Know." Additional sessions are tentatively planned for Thursday, September 21, and Wednesday, October 18.

To register for the August 16 webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on "webinars."