Rebecca Mitchell
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Dr. Rebecca Mitchell is a pioneering scholar at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence, whose work redefines how we understand legal professional privilege in the digital age. Her research centers on the implications of AI for legal ethics, particularly whether autonomous systems can fulfill the fiduciary and confidentiality duties inherent in legal advice. Her most-cited paper, "Legal advice privilege and artificial legal intelligence: Can robots give privileged legal advice?" (2019, 9 citations), provocatively challenges traditional doctrines by examining whether communications with AI-driven legal tools can qualify for legal advice privilege. This contribution has sparked critical dialogue among legal practitioners and technologists, positioning her as a leading voice in the emerging field of legal AI ethics. Beyond this, Mitchell’s broader work explores how algorithmic decision-making reshapes accountability and client confidentiality in legal practice. Her scholarship is essential reading for students and researchers navigating the convergence of law, technology, and professional responsibility, offering both rigorous analysis and forward-looking insights into the future of legal services.
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