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Fredric I. Lederer is the Chancellor Professor of Law and Director of CLCT (Center for Legal and Court Technology) and Legal Skills at William & Mary Law School in Williamsburg, Virginia. His academic career is focused at the intersection of law and emerging technologies, particularly in judicial applications.
Professor Lederer's research interests center on the impact of artificial intelligence, legal technology, and digital transformation on the judicial system. His work explores how AI, blockchain, smart contracts, and other emerging technologies affect legal practice, court procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of technology within legal frameworks.
His publications reveal a strong emphasis on judicial technology trends, with particular attention to AI applications in courts, online dispute resolution systems, and the evolving relationship between traditional legal frameworks and innovative technological solutions. Lederer's work shows substantial scholarly impact, with his 2023 paper 'JudicialTech Supporting Justice' receiving 464 downloads and his 2020 paper on AI and law receiving 207 downloads.
- 2025: Judicial AI Technology and ODR (forthcoming)
- 2023: JudicialTech Supporting Justice
- 2020: A Legal Perspective on the Trials and Tribulations of AI
Professor Lederer collaborates with an international network of scholars including Jeremy Barnett, Philip Treleaven, Nicolas Vermeys, and John Zeleznikow from institutions such as University College London, University of Montreal, and La Trobe University, indicating a strong global research presence in legal technology.