AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judiciary in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judiciary Spring Symposium

The CBA will host a multi-day symposium focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and the law. "AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judiciary in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" will kick off on May 11, 2026 at Venue SIX10, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605. Click here to indicate your interest and to receive updates about the symposium.

Sponsorship Opportunities for the AI 2035 Symposium (May 11-13, 2026):  Law Firms/Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities or Legal Vendor Sponsorship Opportunities.

10 AI CLE Working Committees. 10 Sessions Per Month. Unlimited Learning.

CBA President Judge Nichole C. Patton invites all members to join one of 10 new working committees aligned with her 2025-2026 special project, "AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Judiciary in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."

For the first time in bar association history, we're offering members the opportunity to attend 10 AI-focused CLE sessions every single month. This speaker-driven series will dive deep into the most critical issues facing our profession, with expert-led sessions that go far beyond surface-level discussions.

CBA members are welcome to join any committee listed below. Committees start meeting in September 2025. No extra fees to join.

Justice Rena Van Tine, Illinois Appellate Court, and Judge Megan Goldish, Circuit Court of Cook County, are serving as the AI Strategic Leadership Co-Chairs, with Joel Bruckman, Smith Gambrell Russell, serving as Vice-Chair. Our 10 specialized committees include:

AI & Access to Justice – Technology's power to democratize legal services
AI & Courtroom Operations – Revolutionary changes in judicial proceedings
AI & Criminal Justice – Technology's impact on law enforcement and justice
AI & Data Privacy and Cybersecurity – Protecting clients in an AI-driven world
AI & Ethics in Advocacy – Navigating uncharted ethical territory
AI & Fairness, Transparency, and Inclusion – Ensuring justice in the digital age
AI & Future of Legal Education – Preparing tomorrow's lawyers today
AI & Law Firm Economics – The business transformation you can't afford to miss
AI & Legal Practice and Litigation – From case strategy to courtroom presentation
AI & Legal Research & Writing – The efficiency revolution is here

Questions about AI 2035 or joining a committee? Email Committee Coordinator Meredith Loehr.