In this week's episode, I am posting a conversation I had on the new podcast Conversate with Akeem D. Earle about the importance of lawyers keeping up with technology to ensure that people have access to justice. This conversation gets live and in living color (if you don't get it, you don't get it) as I speak my mind and thoughts on many different topics. I decided to post this episode on MLK Jr. Day because the advancements in technology have brought about new challenges and opportunities for realizing Dr. King's vision of a just and equal society. For example, there have been a lot of conversations about banning ChatGPT in schools. At the same time, the "world's first robot lawyer" powered by artificial intelligence is helping a person who doesn't have a lawyer represent themselves in a traffic case. (Check out DoNotPay for more information.) Technology is pivotal in helping improve access to justice, and sadly, many lawyers need to catch up in this area. Check out this episode as we discuss why I chose not to practice law, the future of AI in the courtroom, the importance of rest in between positions and more! More about Amber Ivey Amber Ivey is a prominent thinker, voice, and leader of cultural change, an expert in data utilization and management, while also being an equitable leader. Ivey was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She earned an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University, a graduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, and a law degree from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. In 2020, Amber Ivey ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 7th Congressional District. While in law school Amber realized she wanted to support people in a different way and decided to serve in the intersection of data, tech, law, and public policy. She now serves as a Vice President for a non profit organization focused on social impact. She is also the founder of Ivey Collective which is a consulting agency that provides action plans to businesses and government agencies through data audits and is the host of AI: Decodes the System podcast @aidecodes, which breaks down topics related to data, tech, law, and public policy in plain language. Follow AI at the links below: AI: Decodes the System: Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok Support the showHelp me become the #1 (number one) podcast and podcaster for technology, public policy, data, law, and culture. Subscribe, download, and share. If you like the content, feel free to support the show by donating to my Patreon account at the link below: https://www.patreon.com/Aidecodes