Reimagining Law: How AI Empowers Small Firms

"The Next Generation of Law: AI and Small Firm Practice." It features two robotic hands holding a blue circular emblem with "AI" in the center. The flyer promotes a discussion led by Professor Josh Fairfield and Ben Byrd '08L on how AI is reshaping opportunities for solo practitioners and small law firms. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Classroom B. The flyer notes that pizza will be served.

Can artificial intelligence level the playing field in legal practice? While Big Law continues to dominate, AI is opening new doors for solo practitioners and small firms to thrive. Join Professor Josh Fairfield and Ben Byrd ’08L for a thought-provoking conversation on how AI is reshaping the legal landscape—what it can do, what it can’t, and what it means for your future.

🗓️ Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Classroom B
🍕 Pizza will be served!

Save the Date! Exploring Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field on Tues, Sept. 16

Flyer for an event titled “AI Update: New Tools and Trends for Lawyers,” featuring Professor Joshua Fairfield discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice. The event is on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in Classroom C. The flyer includes a robotic hand and a circuit-style AI graphic, with a note at the bottom that pizza will be served.

William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy Joshua Fairfield will provide a fresh perspective on the ways artificial intelligence is actively transforming legal practice, sharing insights into recent breakthroughs, emerging practical uses, and the most pressing risks and opportunities for legal professionals today.