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Jennifer Wondracek

Capital University Law School

Jennifer Wondracek is the Director of the Law Library and a Professor of Legal Research and Writing at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. She has a BA and a BS from the College of Charleston, a JD from the University of North Carolina, and a MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Professor Wondracek began combining her technological knowledge with the practice of law at the University of Florida Legal Information Center in 2010, where she worked in several positions, most recently the Head of E-Services and Technology. While at UNT Dallas College of Law as the Director of Legal Educational Technology, Professor Wondracek took the lead on developing a Practice-Related Technology Requirement for J.D. candidates, the first in the United States. She also delved into the application of virtual reality and 360 photography within legal practice in that position. Professor Wondracek moved to Capital University Law School in 2020 where she teaches courses in legal research and writing, legal technology, and law and technology.

Professor Wondracek recently published the journal article “What Does Relevant Mean To You?: Creating a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Technology Competency Framework” in the University of St. Thomas Law Journal. She has several other publications on Artificial Intelligence that are forthcoming.

Professor Wondracek speaks frequently on legal technology topics, including generative AI, at conferences and CLE sponsored by organizations such as the ABA, AALS, AALL, The Dallas Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association. In 2021, Professor Wondracek was named an ABA LTRC Women of Legal Tech Honoree and a member of the Fastcase50.

My Sessions

Women in LawTech: Challenges, Wins, & Opportunities

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Join us as we chart the remarkable journey of the women of legal tech, from early breakthroughs to contemporary successes. This session will spotlight key achievements, honor trailblazing women, and shed light on the ongoing challenges women face in the field, such as representation, career growth, and balancing professional and personal life. Our panel, featuring […]

Academic Management
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Ethical Panel Considerations for Lawyers Using Artificial Intelligence

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This program will help legal professionals understand where AI and generative AI fit in legal practice and the ethical duties guiding its use. It focuses on research and writing activities, emphasizing their close relationship. Poor research leads to poor work products, harming clients. Effective writing translates research into useful client information. Generative AI can shortcut […]

AI Document Management Ethics Technical Competence
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