Cranfill Sumner LLP’s CEO, April Bogard Pinder, Esq., and Chief Strategy Officer, Anna Hedgepeth were featured speakers at the North Carolina Bar Association “Lawyering in the Age of AI: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and Ethical Practice in the Digital Era” conference.

April and Anna led the breakout session entitled “Using AI in the Business of Law” where they discussed how attorneys can strategically apply artificial intelligence to administrative and operational functions within law firms and legal departments. They shared practical strategies for leveraging strong systems, clarity, and the intentional use of artificial intelligence to improve firm operations. April and Anna also participated in an informal Q&A panel during the lunch session.

The event was held Feb. 12 in Cary and was also streamed online.