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Dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the court system with hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia, along with special guest Professor Amy Cyphert. Professor Cyphert is a pioneering academic in AI at West Virginia University College of Law. She directs the ASPIRE Office, guiding students in securing scholarships and fellowships, and teaches a course on AI and the Law. 
Together, they explore: -The rapid advancements in Generative AI and its implications for legal practice. -Professor Cyphert’s pioneering work in teaching AI and its impact on the legal landscape. -The concept of "AI cannibalism" and the importance of human input in AI systems. -The challenges of distinguishing between AI-generated content and human-authored text. -The evolving role of lawyers in the era of AI. 
Resources: -Professor Amy Cyphert’s Biography -Cyphert, A. (2021, November 1). A Human Being Wrote This Law Review Article: GPT-3 and the Practice of Law. UC Davis Law Review, 55(1). WVU College of Law Research Paper No. 2022-02. -Cyphert, A., Perl, S., & Tu, S. S. (2023). Artificial Intelligence Cannibalism and the Law.  -"Play a sound on a device with Find Devices on iCloud.com." Apple Support. Retrieved April 2024, from https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/play-a-sound-on-a-device-mmfc0f19b5/icloud#:~:text=If%20you%20lose%20your%20device,on%20a%20family%20member's%20device.  

Join hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia as they delve into the recent Supreme Court of the United States decision in Lindke v. Freed. Their discussion shines a light on how this ruling affects the public, public officials, and state court judges.
Special guest Caroline Mackie, Partner at Poyner Spruill, LLP, provides an insightful, in-depth analysis of the case. They explore the delicate balance between promoting public confidence and education via social media while upholding the First Amendment rights of the public and public officials. 
Discussion Points: -Analysis of Kevin Lindke's Lawsuit Against James Freed for First Amendment Violation -Impact of Lindke v. Freed Decision on Public Officials and First Amendment Rights -Caroline Mackie's Amicus Brief: Advocating for Clear Social Media Guidelines for Public Figures -Examining the Intersection of Private and Public Life on Social Media Platforms for Public Officials -Tips for Navigating Social Media for Public Figures, as outlined by Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Opinion 
Resources: - Supreme Court Case https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/DocketFiles/html/Public/22-611.html  - Amicus Brief https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-611/270245/20230630170439817_22-611%20Amicus%20BOM%20IMLA.pdf 

Join hosts Justices Rhonda Wood and Beth Walker on the Lady Justice Podcast, now in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). In this episode, they chat with Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby about DC Courts on judicial leadership and societal change through law. Tune in for insights into the judiciary and a lightning round of personal preferences! #LadyJusticePodcast

In this episode, the Lady Justices discuss the importance of equal access to justice. They welcome special guests Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Jeff Bivins and Anne-Lousie Wirthlin the Director of Access to Justice and Strategic Development for the Administrative Office of the Tennessee Courts.
Justice Walker was live on location in Nashville Tennessee with Justice Bivins and Mrs. Wirthlin. In this special episode, our special guests share about their Tennessee access to Justice Bus. The Justice Bus is a mobile law office that brings technology and legal help to rural and underserved communities across Tennessee.
In the lighting round our Lady Justices and special guests share their most used phone app, their favorite country music artist past or present, their lockscreen photos, and lastly their favorite city to visit.
For more information about the Tennessee Justice Bus, see the link below.
https://justiceforalltn.org/justice-bus/
 

In this episode, Chief Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia and Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas welcome special guests, the original co-hosts, former Chief Justice Bridget McCormack of Michigan and former Justice Eva Guzman of Texas for a special reunion episode.
The four lady justices share personal stories on the importance of connection and the rewards of getting out of your comfort zone. They share the most significant changes in their life since they were all together last, what challenges they may face in the coming year, and how they overcome difficult days.

In this episode, the Lady Justices welcome Claire Hudnell, a senior from Lakeside High School who aspires to be an appellate judge. Although the justices typically discuss their experiences on their state’s highest court, this episode has another purpose – to inspire, support, and encourage young women interested in the law and the judiciary.
 
"Vision Interrupted" by Claire Hudnell
https://youtu.be/gGb_KSDxiuU?si=q5kvdQ66RWVyaUJS