Webinar: Better Judgment in the AI Era – May 21

2026-05-11 · Source: Artificial Lawyer · Field: Legal & Regulatory — Legal Technology (LegalTech), Specialized Legal Practice Areas · Depth: Intermediate, quick

Summary

AltaClaro, in partnership with Artificial Lawyer, will host a free webinar titled "Better judgment in the AI era with simulations" on May 21 at 11 AM EST (4 PM UK). The event features Kate Orr and Kelly Cullen from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, moderated by Artificial Lawyer's founder. The webinar addresses how AI's automation of early-stage legal work impacts junior lawyers' development of judgment, instincts, and confidence. Orrick's six-year investment in attorney training, including AI-powered simulations for real-time feedback and a unique AI training program, will be highlighted. Attendees will learn practical strategies for designing training that provides associates with more practice and better feedback to build critical judgment skills.

Key takeaway

For legal firm executives and training directors facing AI-driven workflow changes, you should explore integrating AI-powered simulations into your attorney development programs. This approach can preserve crucial skill-building opportunities and provide targeted feedback, ensuring junior lawyers develop essential judgment and critical thinking skills even as routine tasks become automated. Consider Orrick's model for strengthening your next generation of legal talent.

Key insights

AI-driven simulations can effectively develop legal judgment in junior lawyers amidst workflow automation.

Principles

• Deliberate practice builds judgment.
• AI reshapes legal training needs.

Method

Orrick reinvents attorney development via deliberate practice, tech-enabled simulations, and hands-on training, including AI-powered feedback for judgment skills and effective AI tool usage.

In practice

• Use simulations for realistic legal scenarios.
• Design structured practice for associates.

Topics

• AI in Legal Practice
• Lawyer Training
• Judgment Development
• Legal Simulations
• Attorney Development

Best for: Executive, Legal Professional, HR Professional, Consultant

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