Legal content is evolving to meet the changing needs of today’s professionals, expanding beyond traditional research materials to include practical guidance, professional development, emerging technologies, and human-centered skills. At the same time, AI is reshaping how that content is discovered, consumed, and used.



In this episode of The AALLIN Podcast, we bring together leaders from across the legal information industry to explore what these changes mean for the future of legal content. We’ll discuss how expectations around content are evolving, why authoritative and expert-created information remains essential, and how AI is changing the relationship between users and the information they rely on.



We’ll also examine how law libraries can demonstrate the value and ROI of quality content to their stakeholders as traditional measures of usage evolve. Content may still be king, but the kingdom is changing. Law librarians and their vendor partners have an important role in shaping what comes next.



AALLIn Podcast (Episode 6): Content Is Still King, But the Kingdom Is Changing

In this episode of AALLIn, hosts Andre Davison and Katie Brown take the show on the road at the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland. Through live, on-site conversations with attendees and colleagues, they explore the ideas, experiences, and conversations shaping the legal information profession—and capture what makes the Annual Meeting & Conference such an essential part of the AALL experience.

Episode 5: AALLIn Live: Conversations from Cleveland

Take a mid-summer pause with AALLIn as law librarians from across the profession reflect on the ideas, innovations, and discoveries shaping their work. Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this episode explores lessons learned in law firms, academic institutions, and government libraries—from training future legal professionals to expanding access to justice and embracing new technologies. Join us for “A Mid-Summer Library Dream,” a conversation about the profession’s momentum and what comes next.

Episode 4: A Mid-Summer Library Dream

In this episode of AALLIn, we sit down with Dr. Joyce Gilbert, AALL’s new executive director, to talk about her leadership journey, her early impressions of the legal information profession, and her vision for AALL’s next chapter. We also preview the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland—and the opportunities ahead to connect, learn, and lead together.

Episode 3: Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with AALL Executive Director Dr. Joyce Gilbert

In this episode of AALLIn, hosts Andre Davison and Katie Brown welcome AALL President Jenny Silbiger and Annual Meeting Program Committee Chair Kelly Leong for a preview of the 2026 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference in Cleveland. Centered on the theme “Leading with Aloha,” the conversation explores the vision behind the conference, the programming process, key highlights, and why the Annual Meeting remains such an important space for learning, leadership, connection, and community across the legal information profession.

Note: This episode was recorded on May 12th, 2026

Episode 2: Leading with Aloha: From Ideas to Impact at AALL 2026

In the debut episode of AALLIn, hosts Katie Brown and Andre Davison welcome Marlene   Gebauer and Greg Lambert of The   Geek in Review for an open, candid conversation on generative AI   in the legal profession. Inspired by Greg’s Beyond the Model series, the   discussion explores where Gen AI is delivering real value, where it continues   to fall short, and the deeper implications shaping the future of legal work.   From practical use cases and adoption challenges to questions of trust,   ethics, and professional identity, this episode offers a balanced,   thought-provoking look at AI through the lens of law librarianship.

Episode 1: Gen AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The AALLIn Podcast features voices from our community and legal information experts exploring technoloigy, evolving roles, and the profession.

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The AALLIn Podcast brings together voices from across the law library community to spark conversation, share insights, and showcase the work happening in all types of institutions.

Hear from legal information experts and practitioners as they explore emerging technologies, evolving roles, and the growing impact of legal information professionals.