CJ Pipins on Teamwork and the Quiet Room
From Practising Law Librarian by Practising Law Institute
August 13, 2025 · 46 min · Episode 20
About this episode
CJ Pipins shares his journey from musical theater to law librarianship, discussing teamwork, mentorship, and the impact of AI in legal education.
CJ Pipins, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Practice at the University of Baltimore School of Law, shares his journey from a BFA in musical theater to law librarianship, detailing the pivotal moments and mentors that guided him. CJ recounts his diverse experiences at various institutions, highlights his contributions to creating educational tools and managing public services, and discusses AI's role in legal education and research. He emphasizes the importance of assuming good intentions and finding career fulfillment.
People in this episode
Host: Practising Law Institute
Guest: CJ Pipins
Topics covered
- law librarianship
- career journey
- educational tools
- AI in legal education
- teamwork
- mentorship
Keywords
- law library
- career fulfillment
- public services
- AI
- educational tools
- mentors
- teamwork
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Baltimore School of Law
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