Education

• Catholic University JD 1999
• Niagara University BA 1995

Biography

Josh Kubicki is a leading legal strategist, educator, and advisor with a pragmatic approach to innovation in law. Known for cutting through the noise, he has written over 260 articles on the use of generative AI in the legal profession, which he shares with 6,600+ subscribers via his newsletter, Brainyacts. Josh is a contributing author to AI and the Legal Profession, where he wrote chapters on AI’s impact on profitability and the foundational aspects of legal AI.

Currently a faculty member at Maurer School of Law, Josh specializes in teaching the business of law and the application of AI within the legal field. He previously founded the award-winning (Bloomberg & Fast Company) Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship program at Richmond School of Law. Frequently sought after to facilitate dialogues on the pragmatic and responsible use of AI, Josh engages with national legal associations, law firms, and in-house teams around the globe to share insights and guide meaningful conversations.

Josh also serves as a fractional strategy executive for some of the most prominent and elite law firms, embedding within their teams to define, fine-tune, communicate, and execute strategies. As a hands-on researcher, he has actively advised California and Florida regulators on the responsible use of AI in law and works directly with clients to implement real-world solutions.

With over 20 years of experience, Josh has built services and products for legal teams and businesses, drawing from his expertise in design, management science, and strategy execution. His past roles include Chief Strategy Officer for an AmLaw 100 firm and advisor to legal startups and CEOs of alternative legal service providers.

Selected speaking engagements

• Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Lawyer Development. BigLaw lawyers & business professionals. Inside Practice’s LegalAI event at Simpson Thacher. November 2024.
• How to Create Useful Prompts: An Interactive Demonstrations. In-house counsel. 2nd Annual Forum on Artificial Intelligence, Osgoode Hall Law School (York University). October 2024.
• Legal Intelligence: Navigating the Impact of AI on Legal Practice. Solo to BigLaw lawyers & regulators. The President’s Showcase at the Florida Bar’s Annual Convention. July 2024.
• Generative AI as a Competitive Advantage: How to Train & Develop New Lawyers. Global law firms lawyers. Strategic Foresight Series for Bird & Bird. June 2024.
• Decoding Generative AI: Navigating its Impact on Legal Service. Bar regulators. Testimony to The State Bar of California. January 2024.
• Foundations in Generative AI: Legal Practice & Business Use Cases. In-house counsel. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Annual CLO event (all-hands in-house workshop). October 2023.

Awards

• 2023 Top 10 Bloomberg Law School Innovation Program: Over 90 programs submitted. Only 10 chosen as designated finalists.
• 2022 Fast Company Innovation by Design Award Winner: Learning & Education category for my work in creating the legal business design hub at the University of Richmond Law School.

Related links

• JoshKubicki.com
• YouTube

Areas of expertise

• Internet law
• Legal education
• Legal profession