Patrick Barry

Patrick Barry is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law and Director of Digital Academic Initiatives at the University of Michigan Law School, with visiting lecturer roles at the University of Chicago Law School and UCLA School of Law. His research spans persuasion, creativity, team dynamics, and artificial intelligence.

• Education: JD from University of Chicago, PhD in English from University of Michigan
• Key research areas: Legal Writing, AI in Advocacy, Rhetorical Structure

His recent work focuses on integrating AI into legal writing and advocacy, with books like Feedback Loops and AI for Lawyers. Awards include the Wayne Booth Prize, Provost’s Innovation in Teaching Prize, and the Outstanding Research Mentor Award.

• Collaborations: Coursera courses, Center for Academic Innovation
• Activities: Presenting on AI at conferences and workshops