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Editor: David Reiss
Cornell Law School

June 24, 2026

Generative AI for Business Transactions

By David Reiss

I am teaching an online course with Robert MacKenzie on July 9th about Generative AI for Business Transactions: Practical Applications for Professionals through eCornell. The Workshop Overview reads, Generative AI is transforming how business transactions are conducted, from drafting and … Continue reading

May 14, 2025

The Importance of Mentorship for New Lawyers

By David Reiss

I interviewed Connor Blancato, an up-and-coming real estate lawyer, for the New York Real Property Law Journal. The interview emphasizes the importance of mentorship  for new lawyers. Click on the picture to read the interview.

February 10, 2016

Making the Switch to Dirt Law

By David Reiss

Lawyer & Statesman quoted me in Real Estate Lawyers in Demand about how lawyers can make the transition to a dirt law practice. It reads, in part, Real estate is one of the most fickle industries around — hot when the economy is growing … Continue reading

February 3, 2016

Dirt Law Jobs Up

By David Reiss

The National Jurist quoted me in Hot Practice Areas For J.D.s. It opens, Real Estate is hot again Real estate is one of the most fickle industries around — hot when the economy is growing and cold when it is not. … Continue reading