Technology is transforming virtually every professional function—including the practice of law. Instead of simply automating traditional tasks, advanced technologies will soon allow law firms and in-house counsel to approach legal work in completely new ways.

On the first of our two-part series about technology in the legal space, our guests — Bobbi Basile, Shawnna Hoffman, and Jeff Marple — explore these issues:

Why AI matters to our experts and the legal field Common applications for AI and advanced technology What is driving the growth in legal tech The competitive advantage that AI will bring to the industry

Bobbi Basile is a Managing Director with HBR Consulting and has nearly 30 years of experience in the law field.

Shawnna Hoffman serves as the IBM Global Co-leader for the Cognitive Legal Practice, as well as a Blockchain Subject Matter Expert and IBM Thought Leader.

Jeff Marple is the Director of Innovation for Corporate Legal at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

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