Rebecca Fordon
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Rebecca Fordon is a law librarian, legal technologist, and Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she teaches legal research and legal technology with a focus on the practical integration of generative AI in law practice and education. A co-founder of the AI Law Librarians website, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the Free Law Project and frequently writes and speaks about the evolving role of AI in research methodology, AI literacy, and the future of legal information. Her leadership in this area has earned national recognition, including being named a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree and a 2025 American Legal Technology Awards finalist.
Before entering academia, Rebecca practiced corporate restructuring and bankruptcy law for a decade, including as a partner at Brown Rudnick. She holds a J.D. from Boston University, an M.L.I.S. from UCLA, and a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University.
My Sessions
Hallucination Nation: Catching Fake AI Cases Before They Tank Your Brief
E351Today’s lawyers face an overwhelming array of AI research tools—some built specifically for the legal field, others adapted from general-purpose AI assistants, and an emerging category promising “deep research” capabilities. Each claims to be accurate, efficient, and safe, but the truth can vary dramatically. This session will cut through the hype to explain how these […]
Deepfakes in Court: When Seeing Isn’t Believing
E351As artificial intelligence advances, the legal system faces increasing challenges in ensuring the authenticity of digital evidence. AI-generated deepfakes (manipulated images, videos, or audio) pose significant risks to the credibility of evidence presented in court. This session will explore strategies for detecting and mitigating the impact of deepfakes, including the use of forensic tools and […]