JD → AI: Building What's Next at Democracy Brewing

The future of legal careers extends far beyond traditional practice. JD → AI: Building What's Next is a two-part experience for attorneys, law students, and legal professionals exploring opportunities in legal technology and AI. ​The evening begins with a free Happy Hour & an open panel featuring legal professionals who have successfully transitioned into roles spanning legal knowledge engineering, product, implementation, and go-to-market strategy. Through candid, interactive conversations and a live demonstration, attendees will gain an inside look at how legal expertise is shaping the next generation of technology—and how to position themselves for these emerging careers. ​Designed for legal professionals who have already begun exploring AI tools and are ready to move beyond introductory courses, the second half of the evening is an advanced, hands-on Builder Lab led by Code & Counsel. Rather than following a generic tutorial, attendees will begin developing a portfolio-quality project they can continue refining after the event—leaving with tangible work that demonstrates initiative, technical aptitude, and the ability to bridge legal expertise with AI-powered solutions. $75 fee (please contact meagan@codeandcounsel.ai for nonprofit and qualifying solo attorney free admission) ​Hosted by Reframe.Lawyer and Code & Counsel, JD → AI: Building What's Next combines career insight with real-world skill building, creating a space for legal professionals to connect, learn, and begin building what's next.