Wharton's Ethan Mollick to Keynote ClioCon 2026 on Embracing AI as a Collaborative Partner

Wharton Professor and AI visionary Ethan Mollick will deliver a keynote address at ClioCon 2026, exploring the future of work in the legal industry.

Wharton Professor and AI visionary will explore how the legal industry can partner with AI to amplify human expertise and reshape the future of work.

Clio, the global leader in legal AI, today announced that renowned AI expert Ethan Mollick will be a keynote speaker at ClioCon 2026. Mollick is the Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies the effects of artificial intelligence on work, entrepreneurship, and education.

Recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence, Mollick translates cutting-edge research into practical guidance for professionals navigating real-world AI disruption. He brings credibility, clarity, and urgency to conversations about AI adoption, exactly what the legal industry needs right now to facilitate the future of work. 

“Ethan Mollick is one of the clearest and most credible voices helping professionals understand what AI actually means for their work,” said Reagan Attle, Chief Marketing Officer at Clio. “At a moment when the legal industry is facing enormous change, his perspective will help legal professionals move beyond curiosity or concern and start using AI with confidence and strategic intent. This keynote will challenge our audience to think bigger about what’s possible and show them how to lead, not just adapt, in the age of AI.”

In his highly anticipated keynote, From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing the AI Revolution, Mollick will present a pivotal question: How can we thoughtfully embrace AI to propel innovation and shape a positive future? Using AI-tools live onstage, Mollick will demonstrate the transformative impact these technologies can have on day-to-day work.

Anchoring this year’s conference theme, Go Beyond Limits, the keynote will highlight how intentional technology use enables legal professionals to expand their impact and rethink how work gets done. Attendees will walk away with a pragmatic understanding of what AI can do to enhance their day-to-day practice, and a crucial mindset shift from viewing AI as a threat to embracing it as powerful leverage. The session is designed to give professionals the confidence to experiment with AI thoughtfully, while reinforcing a reassuring truth: in an AI-driven world, human expertise becomes more valuable—not less.

Mollick is also the Co-Director of the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, which builds prototypes and conducts research to discover how AI can help humans thrive while mitigating risks. He argues that the most effective way to engage with AI isn’t to fight or fear it, but to treat it as a collaborative partner that amplifies human intelligence and creativity rather than replaces it. He shares these frameworks widely, including in his New York Times bestselling book, Co-Intelligence, and his forthcoming book, Co-Existence, arriving this Fall.

ClioCon is widely recognized as one of the most influential events in the legal industry, a showcase for thought leadership and emerging technologies that push the boundaries of what’s possible in legal practice and technology. The 2026 conference builds on this legacy with a forward-looking agenda tailored to today’s evolving legal landscape. Attendees can expect tactical workshops, hands-on product demonstrations and sessions, and provocative conversations led by industry experts and leading technologists – including Mollick’s keynote address. 

For more information on ClioCon 2026 and to secure your passes, visit cliocon.com.