ODW2550 – AI in the Law Firm: What Legal Professionals Need to Know

Course Materials: Recording and PDF of the power point slides.

Description: This interactive presentation will examine the role of artificial intelligence in today’s high-tech law firm through lecture, examples, and Q&A. It will cover the development of AI in American law and the complexities and ever-changing nature of AI. It aims to help those working in law offices establish a foundation for utilizing AI.

Disclaimer: NALA recognizes this course as non-substantive CLE. However, if your state requires technology CLE, we can adjust this course to reflect technology CLE upon request. Please contact us at elearning@nala.org elearning@nala.org to request an update for your CLE requirements.

Presenter Biography: For the past 23 years, Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi has been an Associate Professor and Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been a lawyer for 40 years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses degrees in law, accounting, communication, and taxation. Dr. Diotalevi was a professional broadcaster for eight years and held managerial positions in radio news and production. Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, among other nationally recognized publications. In 2009, Dr. Diotalevi cowrote a reference book with William P. Statsky and Pam McCoy Linquist called The Florida Paralegal. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several journals worldwide. Dr. Diotalevi has over 70 manuscripts in print and has presented on over 80 occasions online and live.

Course Year: 2025