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Integrity is key to the rule of law and public trust in the legal system. And artificial intelligence has a transformative impact on the practice of law. Yet a lack of systematic proficiency, clarity, and governance over this rapidly evolving technology raises grave concerns about maintaining integrity throughout the legal system. This symposium explores how artificial intelligence offers both great promise to improve access to justice and equally enormous potential to entrench inequality. It examines its impacts on contract law, legal education, and the ethics of legal practice.

 

The TILE Institute’s 2026 Symposium is on the theme of "Legal Technology for Equitable Justice: Expanding Integrity, Privacy, and Education in an Ever-Evolving AI Landscape”.

This timely symposium brings together experts in technology, private law, and legal education to discuss key legal issues regarding the implications of artificial intelligence on the practice of law. The panels will examine controversies and propose recommendations that harness artificial intelligence technology to enhance, rather than undermine, integrity and equity in the legal system. 

Jurist-in-Residence and Ninth Circuit Senior Judge Margaret McKeown will deliver a keynote address, and a reception will follow the Symposium.

The Symposium will take place on Tuesday, September 29th in Room C5 of Sullivan Hall at the Seattle University School of Law from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception.

 

Symposium schedule

All times listed below are Pacific time.

9:30-10:15 a.m. Registration

10:15-10:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • Anthony E. Varona, Dean and Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law
  • Margaret Chon, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Institute, Seattle University School of Law

10:30-11:45 a.m. Panel Session: Contracts, AI, and Access to Justice 

Panelists

  • Nancy Kim, Professor of Law, Michael Paul Galvin Chain in Entrepreneurship and Applied Legal Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
  • Amy Schmitz, John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law; Director of JusticeTech, Moritz College of Law
  • Jens Frankenreiter, Professor of Law, Washington University Law
  • Sonja Carlson, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft, Seattle U Law Alumna  ‘13

Moderator

  • Mark Verstraete, Assistant Professor of Law, Associate Director of the Technology, Innovation Law, and Ethics (TILE) Institute, Seattle University School of Law

11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Address

  • Judge Margaret McKeown, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Jurist-in-Residence, Seattle University School of Law

1:30-2:45 p.m. Panel Session: Legal Education and AI: The Flashpoints

Panelists

  • Miguel Willis, Innovator in Residence, Future of the Profession Initiative, University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law, SU Law Alumnus ‘17
  • Mark Chinen, Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law
  • Dyane O’Leary, Professor of Law, Director of the Legal Innovation & Technology Center, Suffolk University Law
  • Daniel Schwarcz, Fredrikson & Byron Professor of Law, Distinguished University Teaching Professor, Minnesota Law

Moderator

  • Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law and Director of the Roundglass India Center

2:45-3:00 p.m. Break

3:00-4:15 p.m. Panel Session: Legal Practice and Ethical Access to Technology

Panelists

  • Judge Sean O’Donnell, King County Superior Court and WSBA Legal Technology Task, King County
  • Drew Simshaw, Professor of Law, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
  • Tyler McAllister, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend
  • Laura Lemire, Tech Attorney, Private Practice, Seattle U Law Alumna ‘09
  • Michele Carney, Partner at Carney & Marchi, P.S., Private Practice, Liaison to the WSBA CPE

Moderator

  • Dave Platz, Adjunct Professor of Law, Associate General Counsel, Amazon, Seattle U Law Alumnus ‘06

4:15-4:30 p.m. Break

4:30-5:15 p.m. Panel Session: Student Presentations on Legal Technology and Equitable Access

Students

  • Ibrahim Badawi (SJD ’27)
  • Dale Berg (JD ’28)
  • Radhika Dhanotia (SJD ’27)

Moderator

  • LeighAnne Thompson, Associate Director for Digital Innovation in the Law Library, Seattle University School of Law

5:15-5:30 p.m. Brief Closing Remarks

  • Mark Verstraete, Assistant Professor of Law and Associate Director, TILE Institute, Seattle University School of Law

5:30-7:30 p.m. Reception and Presentation of the Alumni Award to Robert C. Cumbow '91

  • Amanda Simantov, Assistant Dean for Administration and Chief of Staff, Seattle University School of Law and Seattle U Law Alumna ’21, Emcee
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Maggie Chon

Maggie Chon

Professor of Law and Faculty Director, TILE Institute

Seattle University School of Law

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Mark Verstraete

Mark Verstraete

Assistant Professor of Law and Associate Director, TILE Institute

Seattle University School of Law

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