Women in Law Section

Event Overview

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM— Women in Law Section MCLE Program (Sutton North, 2nd Floor)

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM— Kay C. Murray Luncheon (Murray Hill East, 2nd Floor)

Rewriting the Rules: Resilience, Reinvention & the Future of Legal Practice

The legal profession is being rewritten in real time. AI is transforming how lawyers work, client expectations are shifting, and traditional career paths no longer guarantee traditional outcomes. Rewriting the Rules: Resilience, Reinvention & the Future of Legal Practice is a full-day CLE program that explores how lawyers can adapt, advocate, and lead amid this change, with particular attention on women attorneys’ technology skills, experiences and expertise, and leadership in the profession. Sessions examine how AI and automation are reshaping legal workflows without displacing judgment and creativity; how lawyers can rewrite outdated rules around sponsorship, visibility, and advancement; and how we can build resilient leadership for a profession in flux. A dedicated ethics panel addresses the professional responsibility questions that AI-assisted practice raises, including competence, confidentiality, and supervision.

Key Highlights & Objectives:

Attendees will leave with practical strategies for adapting to change while strengthening the skills and relationships that remain irreplaceable.

Women in Law Section Chair:

Morghan Richardson

Women in Law Section Program Chairs:

Allie Wacker
Laura Sulem