Updates from our founder, Sarah Sutherland

Exploring Legal Innovation with Sarah Sutherland
Sarah continues to make significant contributions to the intersection of law and
technology. Her recent engagements and features highlight the evolving role of artificial
intelligence and data science in legal practice, as well as the impact of emerging
technologies on legal research and writing.

Judging the Canadian LLM x Law Hackathon
Sarah was honored to serve as a judge at the inaugural Canadian LLM x Law
Hackathon, co-hosted by CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and
Queen’s Conflict Analytics Lab. This event brought together AI innovators and legal
professionals to explore how technology can shape the future of legal practice. It was
an inspiring experience to witness so much creativity and ingenuity directed toward
making the law more accessible and efficient through technology.

Featured in Colleges of Law Blog Post
Sarah was recently profiled in a Colleges of Law blog post by Ian Morris. The article
emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the legal field:
*AI is revolutionizing legal work by handling complex, large-scale tasks that would
otherwise be challenging for humans to perform efficiently.
*The integration of AI can reduce legal costs for both practitioners and their
clients, making legal services more affordable.
*Despite technological advancements, the legal profession will always require
educated professionals who can adapt to an ever-evolving landscape.

Thompson Rivers Law School Lecture
Sarah also recently delivered a lecture at Thompson Rivers Law School, where she
discussed the application of data science in legal research. Her talk shed light on the
numerous opportunities for legal scholars to harness data science tools, as well as the
potential for data scientists to discover compelling new datasets for research. The
session provided valuable insights into how interdisciplinary collaboration can drive
legal innovation forward.

Addressing the Impact of Text Generation in Legal Practice
The American Association of Law Libraries recently featured Sarah’s thought-provoking
Slaw column, “Cheapening the Written Word”. In this piece, she examines the
unexpected effects of text generation tools on legal practice and the integrity of legal
writing. The article raises important questions about the future of legal documentation
and the ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content.

Pioneering the Future of Law and Technology
Sarah’s work at the intersection of law and technology continues to shape the legal
industry’s future. Through her involvement in hackathons, scholarly discussions, and
thought leadership, she is helping to bridge the gap between legal professionals and
technological advancements. As AI and data science become more integrated into legal
practice, Sarah’s insights and contributions remain invaluable in guiding the profession
forward.