BCLP Partners Jenny Durkan and Sarah Hartley Present at AALS 2025 Annual Meeting

BCLP Partners Jenny Durkan and Sarah Hartley shared their insights on pressing legal and institutional topics at the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) 2025 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Jenny presented in a thought-provoking panel exploring the transformative impacts of emerging technology on the legal profession. The panel delved into how generative AI is reshaping key aspects of legal practice, including research, discovery, document drafting, and depositions. The discussion also examined the implications for law firm business models, professional ethics, and the critical need for law schools to adapt curricula to prepare students for the evolving demands of the legal industry.

Sarah Hartley joined a dynamic panel discussion on institutional advancement, focusing on how law school leadership can navigate the complexities of issues management. The conversation addressed new approaches for crafting intentional and thoughtful responses to global events, while fostering stronger connections with internal and external communities. Drawing on their experiences, panelists provided actionable insights into effective stakeholder messaging and the evolving role of law schools in times of change.

Jenny Durkan, a partner in the Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group and leader of the U.S. White Collar Team, is a nationally recognized lawyer with over 35 years of experience in white collar defense, cybercrime, national security, and high-stakes litigation. Sarah Hartley, co-chair of the firm’s Higher Education Team and leader of its workplace investigations team, brings nearly 20 years of expertise advising clients on antitrust, governance, Title IX compliance, and workplace investigations across various industries.