Under Review with Alex Su is a new CLE series produced in partnership with Stanford Law School and PLI. This episode of Under Review explores the forces reshaping the legal profession through three dynamic segments. First, leading corporate law scholars Robert Bartlett, of Stanford Law School, and Eric Talley, of Columbia Law School, unpack Delaware’s dominance in corporate law and the ripple effects of Senate Bill 21. Viewers will learn how recent legal changes impact corporate advising, stakeholder protections, and national governance trends.
In the second segment, Stanford Law Professor Lisa Larrimore Ouellette addresses the growing role of AI in legal education. Her cutting-edge research on whether AI can assist or replace traditional office hours demonstrates the transformative potential—and limitations—of large language models like GPT and Claude in legal learning and research.
Finally, Kristin Sverchek, former General Counsel and President of Lyft, shares her journey and some lessons learned in building trust, managing risk, and transitioning into high-impact leadership roles. This segment highlights actionable strategies for legal professionals seeking to expand their influence in corporate settings, particularly in the boardroom.
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Chapter 1 [00:00:00 – 00:10:30]: How AI is Changing Legal Education
Professors Robert Bartlett and Eric Talley discuss how generative AI tools like ChatGPT are affecting law school exams, student expectations, and faculty grading — and whether these tools are more like calculators or calculators with attitude.
Chapter 2 [00:10:30 – 00:20:00]: Surprising Strengths and Risks of AI in Law School
The professors share what they found most impressive about AI’s performance on law exams, where it did well, and where it gave wrong or misleading answers — plus the hidden risks of students using AI without understanding its limits.
Chapter 3 [00:20:00 – 00:27:53]: Will AI Replace Office Hours?
Professor Lisa Ouellette explains why she was hopeful about AI as a teaching supplement but now warns students to be cautious — emphasizing the importance of real human interaction and her openness to student emails and questions.
Chapter 4 [00:27:53 – 00:30:44]: Introducing Kristin Sverchek, Lyft’s First Lawyer
Host Alex Su introduces Kristin Sverchek, who joined Lyft as its first in-house lawyer during its startup days, took on new challenges, and grew alongside the company.
Chapter 5 [00:30:44 – 00:44:13]: Growing From GC to President
Kristin recounts building Lyft’s legal team from scratch, tackling massive growth, taking risks to expand her role into operations and business affairs, and the mindset shifts needed to move from lawyer to senior business leader.
Chapter 6 [00:44:13 – 00:49:43]: Lessons on Leadership, Risk, and Resilience
Kristin shares practical advice for aspiring GCs and legal leaders on building trust, taking smart career risks, learning from hard times, and maintaining a growth mindset even when work is tough.
