Oliver Dunlap Participates in SF Litigator Roundtable on AI and the Future of Litigation
Oliver Dunlap recently joined litigation leaders from across the legal industry for the SF Litigator Roundtable: Advocacy AI panel and interactive Q&A session, From Pilot to Practice: AI and the Practice of Litigation, hosted on April 29 in San Francisco.
The event brought together litigation partners and associates for a candid discussion on how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping litigation strategy, client expectations, risk management, and law firm operations. The session focused on real-world experiences from attorneys currently navigating the practical and ethical implications of AI in active litigation matters.
The roundtable featured discussions on:
- AI hallucinations and the growing sanctions landscape facing litigators
- The emergence of the tech-enabled client and shifting expectations from in-house legal teams
- The pressure AI is placing on traditional billable hour models and litigation workflows
- Practical challenges firms face when moving AI tools from pilot programs into day-to-day practice
- The impact of AI on the development of young attorneys and client and expert engagement
The program included an interactive Q&A format designed to encourage open dialogue among litigators confronting these issues in real time, with participants sharing perspectives on balancing innovation, professional responsibility, efficiency, and client service in an evolving legal environment.
Oliver contributed insights informed by his nearly 25 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation, regulatory investigations, antitrust matters, and complex commercial disputes across industries including life sciences, healthcare, technology, financial services, and energy.
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal profession, events such as the SF Litigator Roundtable reflect the increasing focus within the litigation community on the practical realities, risks, and opportunities associated with integrating AI into modern advocacy and dispute resolution.
