CBA Record January-February 2026

CBA NEWS

AI 2035 Symposium Set for May 2026 By Ann Glynn, CBA Public Affairs Director A t the start of this bar year, CBA President Judge Nichole C. Patton shared her vision to prepare the legal profes sion for the profound impact artificial intelligence will have on the practice of law with the launch of the initiative AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

Attendees will hear from legal professionals, technology inno vators, judiciary members, and industry leaders at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Networking opportuni ties designed to foster collaboration across practice areas will be available throughout the conference, and participants will gain practical insights on implementing AI tools in their practice and understanding regulatory developments. As the legal community grapples with rapid change, guidance on this emerging technology is crucial in an increasingly digital world. For legal professionals who want to stay ahead of both ethical obligations and competitive change, the symposium offers the perfect opportunity to learn, debate, and start shaping what legal practice will look like in the years to come. For more infor mation, visit Learn.ChicagoBar.org. AI 2035 Symposium sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. Reach out to CBA CLE Director Jennifer Byrne at jbyrne@chicagobar.org for more information.

Ten interdisciplinary committees, comprising judges, lawyers, and legal industry thought leaders, are examining how AI will reshape legal research, client service, case management, judicial decision-making, and access to justice. Their efforts will culminate in the AI 2035 Symposium, a three-day deep dive into all things AI, establishing best practices, ethical guidelines, and an educational framework to map the next decade of legal practice. The landmark symposium will take place May 11-13, 2026, at VenueSIX10, 610 S. Michigan Avenue. It will feature keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive CLE sessions, live technology demonstrations, and panel discus sions on emerging ethical challenges.

AI 2035 Executive Committee Justice Rena Van Tine, Illinois Appellate Court Judge Megan Goldish, Circuit Court of Cook County Co-Chairs

Judge Nichole C. Patton CBA President

Joel Bruckman Smith Gambrell Russell Vice-Chair

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