In 1980, I wrote a senior thesis paper called “Imagination: A Romantic Ideal.” My investigation then was a critique of the German and English Romantics who, in their zeal to undo the “damage” of Enlightenment Reason, merely erected a new idol: The Imagination.
Through a concrete analysis of Keats and Poe, I discovered a truth
After a truly rewarding run, I am concluding my service as the Director of the Center for Law, Technology & Innovation at Michigan State University College of Law.
It has been an immense privilege to work with so many brilliant students, dedicated faculty, and professional colleagues. I am incredibly proud of what we built together
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Does this seem all too familiar?
Late on Sunday night, sleep eludes you. Your law practice is successful by any objective measure, but
If innovation is on your law department’s agenda for 2024, this message is for you. As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on how far the world of law department innovation has come—and how much work remains. There’s one small problem: I have only one or two open slots left for 2024
This past Sunday, I was deeply honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the American Legal Technology Awards.
As I stood there, absorbing the magnitude of the moment, I couldn’t help but think about the vast network of innovators, mentors, and colleagues who have shaped not just my career, but the entire field of
Is your leadership team asking for more innovation from your law department? Is delivering innovation results on your department or personal annual objective list?
C-suites are demanding that their general counsels and law departments accelerate their efforts to keep pace with innovation goals across the organization. They want their law departments to be as creative
I’m wrapping up a busy semester. Lots of AI. I taught a class called AI and the Law and did a 3-session mini-class called the LegalRnD Studio at Michigan State University College of Law to teach students and others about AI prompting. I have a couple of other AI CLE presentations coming up in June
And this blog reaches age 21. I’m planning a light celebration with cake, but the blog is lobbying hard for drinks and a night out. That’s been an ongoing source of tension.
I was asked in maybe 2006 how long I expected to keep writing this blog. My answer was that I couldn’t really see
I had hundreds of reasons to leave Twitter/X in 2023. However, I found that more difficult to do than I would have expected. So, I lingered there in a kind of downward-drifting limbo.
I told many people over the last several months that the most difficult issue for me in leaving was saying goodbye to
