Walk Before You Run: Why Technical Competence Must Precede AI Literacy

December 4, 2025 | 11:30 AM EST

About this Webinar

Hosted by: ACEDS

The ABA added a duty of technology competence over a decade ago, yet many lawyers still struggle with core skills in discovery platforms, data security, and collaboration tools. As firms rush to integrate AI into their practices, skipping this foundation introduces serious risks, from ethical violations to client dissatisfaction. This session, hosted with members of the ACEDS Code & Counsel Working Group, examines why technical competence is the prerequisite to AI literacy. Panelists will share research, case studies, and actionable steps for building a defensible pathway toward responsible AI adoption.

Presenters

Maribel Rivera

VP Strategy and Client Engagement, ACEDS

Angela T. O’Neal

Director of Nextra Solutions, Maynard Nexsen

Fiona Campbell

Legal Director - Head of Electronic Disclosure, FieldFisher

Ashley Picker Dubin

Counsel, Day Pitney LLP

Jennifer Williams

Sr. Director - eDiscovery, Litigation Support, Vinson & Elkins LLP

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