The Future of Law in the Era of AI – Panel Discussion
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Salvi Media will host a Panel Discussion about the “Future of Law in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” from 12-2 p.m. at Gibson’s Italia (233 North Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606) in downtown Chicago. The panel is presented in collaboration with Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Thomson Reuters, and Waterville Advisors.
The Panel Discussion will feature Eric Martínez, Instructor in Law at the University of Chicago; Claire Adams, Manager of AI Engineering at Thomson Reuters; and Paul Hsu, CEO and Founder of Decasonic. Marcie Mangan, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Director of Public Relations and Marketing, will serve as the panel moderator.
The event will bring together legal professionals to explore how AI powered tools like Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel are transforming legal workflows and boosting productivity. The session will also delve into the advantages and pitfalls being encountered by attorneys in the use of GenAI today and risks and rewards associated with it.
Please click here to register for the event.
Eric Martínez is an Instructor in Law at the University of Chicago and holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science from MIT, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and a B.A. from Florida State University. Mr. Martínez focuses his research on the interplay of law, language, cognition and AI. His research investigates how humans and machines understand and interpret law, along with the implications of these findings for questions of legal doctrine and policy. His interests also include evaluating how new technologies, such as large language models, can and should be used as cognitive aids to legal practice.
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, with an acceptance rate of just 4.8%. They have become recognized as one of the top U.S. and global research universities, ranking #11 in the U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. For over 125 years, the University has blurred the lines between traditional disciplines. Students, faculty, and scholars collaborate across fields to solve complex questions and uncover new knowledge. Click here to learn more about the University of Chicago.
Claire Adams is a Manager of AI Engineering at Thomson Reuters, where she leads teams building next-generation artificial intelligence tools for legal, tax, and news professionals. With a focus on applied machine learning and responsible AI, Ms. Adams’s work supports the company’s mission to deliver trusted intelligence. She bridges technical strategy with ethical innovation in enterprise-grade systems. She received her B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law.
Thompson Reuters is an AI and technology company dating back to 1851. They work to enable professionals to reduce inefficiency and enhance workflow productivity. Thomson Reuters is used by multiple professionals across various fields of work such as legal, tax and accounting, government, and media professionals. Click here to learn more about Thomson Reuters.
Paul Hsu is the CEO and Founder of Decasonic, the venture and digital assets fund building blockchain innovation. As a tech investor and operator, Paul partners with outlier founders to accelerate product market fit and systematically scale early-stage companies. He has been a blockchain investor since 2013 and previously was an executive with Zynga. Paul is a speaker, writer, and media commentator on web3 topics, with his perspectives appearing in broadcast outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Coindesk, Forbes, Bloomberg TV and Yahoo! Finance TV.
Decasonic is a venture and digital assets fund building blockchain innovation. They draw on their decades of experience as both tech investors and operators to help founders in blockchain accelerate product market fit & scale growth. Since 2013, they have been believers, builders, and investors in blockchain, firmly focused on building a better tomorrow, faster through disruptive innovation. Click here to read more about Decasonic.
Marcie Mangan joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. as the Public Relations Manager in 2016 and was promoted to Director of Public Relations and Marketing in 2020. Ms. Mangan focuses on business development, digital marketing campaigns, media outreach, and press strategies. She has played a key role in elevating the firm’s public profile through targeted media outreach, award submissions, and strategic partnerships. She received her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and PR from Butler University in Indianapolis. Prior to joining Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C., Ms. Mangan worked at FOX 32 Chicago and WISH-TV in Indianapolis. Her journalism background allows her to effectively promote the firm’s high-profile cases, enhancing brand visibility and industry recognition.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury law firm in Chicago and was founded by attorney Patrick A. Salvi in 1982. They have recovered more than $2.5 billion for their clients and have more than 375 case results exceeding $1 million. In 2024, they were ranked #1 in Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s Annual Settlement Report, earning the top spot of all Illinois law firms with $367,408,806 in total reported settlements. Click here to learn more about Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard.
