Join us for an insightful and dynamic discussion on the future of the legal profession, featuring a distinguished panel representing diverse sectors of the legal landscape in the DMV area. This panel will offer valuable perspectives on the evolving opportunities and challenges within the legal field over the next 5, 10, and 20 years.

This panel will explore pressing issues such as the rise of artificial intelligence, access to justice, the provision of pro bono work, remote work, and changes in legal education. The discussion will focus on how the legal profession is adapting to these changes, with a cross-sector approach that includes legal education, law firm governance, in-house counsel/client relationships, and legal aid.

Some key themes to be addressed include:

• The future of access to justice: What challenges will legal aid providers face, and how can law firms and emerging technology help close the access-to-justice gap?
• The role of law schools: How can law schools better prepare students to work in public interest, and what steps can they take to make this path more appealing?
• AI in the legal profession: What do clients expect from law firms in terms of AI integration, and how are law firms responding? How are law schools preparing students for the impact of AI? How will AI affect unrepresented litigants?

With a focus on collaboration and diverse perspectives, this session promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the legal profession’s future.