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Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year’s show

ABA Techshow 2026 will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Two Techshow 2026 co-chairs talk about what to expect at this year’s event.

Mar 11, 2026 9:08 AM CDT

AI usage among lawyers swells despite little governance and training, new report says

Lawyers are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, as their use of general-purpose and legal-specific tools more than doubled in the past year.

Mar 5, 2026 8:01 AM CST

Legal’s weakest link? Proactively securing your third-party ecosystem; here’s how to address it

Law firms and legal departments require heightened data privacy and cybersecurity risk policies because of the wealth of privileged, confidential and regulated information—including personal data, trade secrets, financial data, employee information and intellectual property they control. To mitigate risks, legal professionals must elevate their security strategy to a risk-driven approach.

Mar 3, 2026 8:04 AM CST

Artificial intelligence reflects the people in the room

We like to imagine technology as neutral, but the reality is that artificial intelligence is developed behind doors that most of us will never enter. I was rudely reminded of this concept last year, when a generative AI prompt making the rounds caught my attention: “Based on what you know about me, draw a picture of what you think my current life looks like.”

Mar 2, 2026 9:01 AM CST

Could BigLaw blame AI for staffing cuts? Experts weigh in

Earlier this month, Baker McKenzie announced it would cut hundreds of business professional roles because of the adoption of artificial intelligence and other changes in the firm’s operations.

Feb 23, 2026 9:40 AM CST

AI-created documents sent to attorney aren’t privileged, judge says

A federal judge in New York ruled Tuesday that documents that a Texas financial services executive created using artificial intelligence sent to his attorney did not qualify for privilege.

Feb 17, 2026 11:29 AM CST

Expanded 8am LawPay will connect financial and operational tasks

Professional business platform 8am is expanding its payment platform into a complete financial management workspace.

Feb 12, 2026 8:45 AM CST

New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows

Being comfortable and competent using artificial intelligence now ranks among the expectations of new lawyers, according to an annual survey of more than 1,800 law students, faculty and practicing lawyers.

Feb 10, 2026 9:40 AM CST

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

Lawyers who worry about artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls are pointing to another problem—its increasing use by their clients.

Feb 9, 2026 9:48 AM CST

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Matteo Pagani, the founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner.

Jan 27, 2026 8:28 AM CST

A practical guide to trust and estates drafting software

Transactional lawyers spend significant amounts of time working with documents. When drafting legal documents, precision matters; and ensuring that statutory and technical requirements are satisfied is essential.

Jan 22, 2026 1:48 PM CST

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

There is one technique this former BigLaw attorney teaches that consistently improves accuracy, reduces hallucinations, and helps lawyers stay firmly within their ethical boundaries regarding artificial intelligence. She calls it the Curiosity Prompt.

Jan 21, 2026 2:12 PM CST

Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year’s show

AI usage among lawyers swells despite little governance and training, new report says

Legal’s weakest link? Proactively securing your third-party ecosystem; here’s how to address it

Artificial intelligence reflects the people in the room

Could BigLaw blame AI for staffing cuts? Experts weigh in

AI-created documents sent to attorney aren’t privileged, judge says

Expanded 8am LawPay will connect financial and operational tasks

New lawyers are expected to be AI savvy, new study shows

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

A practical guide to trust and estates drafting software

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

California targets attorney use of artificial intelligence through new legislation

What’s on tap for 2026 when it comes to generative AI?

Eli Manning will headline Legalweek tech conference this year

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Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year's show