The AI Edge: An Antonin Scalia Law School Lunch & Learn Series
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape national security, the economy, and the practice of law, the National Security Institute (NSI) and the AI & Innovation Institute (AI³) will launch The AI Edge Lunch & Learn Series, a four-part series of conversations designed to prepare the next generation of national security and innovation leaders at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School.
The series will bring Scalia Law students together with experts in the AI field for candid, small-group discussions on the most pressing issues at the intersection national security, business, and legal education and practice.
Each session is designed to prepare students to practice, lead, and compete in a world increasingly driven by AI. Through direct access to the experts and decision-makers shaping how this technology is built, governed, and used, students will gain the knowledge, practical skills, and critical perspective needed to navigate the opportunities and challenges AI presents.
Please note that future sessions may be restricted to certain student levels. Food will be provided.
Series Agenda:
- Event One: AI, National Security and Existential Risk: Realities, Opportunities, and Regulations Featuring Jamil N. Jaffer
October 29, 2026 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | FUSE at Mason Square Room 1328
AI is reshaping how nations defend themselves, compete, and assess long-term risk. This session analyzes AI’s national security implications, from its strategic opportunities to concerns about existential risks.
- Event Two: Presence of Start Ups in the AI Domain
Coming Soon in the Spring 2027 Semester
Startups are driving much of today’s AI innovation, competing alongside tech giants to build new products and markets. This session looks at the role startups play in the AI ecosystem and the legal questions they face.
- Event Three: The Ethical Use of AI in Legal Education and Practice
Coming Soon in the Spring 2027 Semester
As AI tools enter classrooms and law firms, lawyers face new questions about competence, confidentiality, accuracy, and professional responsibility. This session explores how students and practitioners can use AI responsibly while upholding the ethical obligations of the profession.
- Event Four: AI Tools: What’s Out There and How Do I Use Them?
Coming Soon in the Spring 2027 Semester
From chatbots and writing assistants to research, productivity, and image tools, the range of AI applications is growing every day. This hands-on session surveys the AI tools available today and offers practical guidance on choosing the right one for the task, using it effectively, and understanding its limitations.