Master the change management strategies required to successfully integrate AI into your legal practice workflows.

Explore how thoughtful AI implementation can transform operations, overcome staff resistance, and position your firm to lead the next generation of personal injury practice.
The course examines the practical implementation of artificial intelligence within a personal injury law firm, focusing on overcoming internal resistance and operational bottlenecks. It details a structured approach to change management, including the importance of vision, leadership, and team buy-in when adopting new technology.
The content covers the selection of AI tools for tasks such as medical record review and demand drafting, while emphasizing the necessity of human oversight and data privacy compliance. Participants will learn how to align technology adoption with firm culture and key performance indicators to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Co-Founder and CEO of Richmond Vona, LLC
John Richmond is the Co-Founder and CEO of Richmond Vona, LLC, a fast-growing personal injury law firm headquartered in Buffalo, NY, serving clients across the state. A trial lawyer and entrepreneur, John has built the firm with a focus on exceptional client service, a strong values-driven culture, and the strategic use of technology to better serve injured people. Under his leadership, Richmond Vona has embraced emerging tools such as artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, strengthen legal advocacy, and position the firm for the future of the legal profession. John frequently speaks on law firm leadership, growth, and the practical implementation of AI in legal practice. Outside the office, John enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, their daughter, and their two dogs, and staying active outdoors.

Account Executive at EvenUp
Account Executive at EvenUp with 1.5 years of experience focused on helping personal injury law firms across the New York market implement AI in traditionally manual legal workflows. Zach's career has centered on helping established industries adopt new technology, from working in property tech to help management groups use AI to identify operational leakage, to earlier launching Hu Chocolate with his siblings and building a consumer brand from the ground up.