W2550 – AI in the Law Firm: What Legal Professionals Need to Know

This interactive presentation will examine the role of artificial intelligence in today’s high-tech law firm and explore how those working in law offices can establish a foundation for AI utilization.

Course Category: Live Webinars

Course Level: Basic

CLE Credit: Non-substantive

Start Date and Time (CT): Friday, October 17, 2025 10:00 am

CLE Hours: 1.0

Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Non-members

Course Materials: Most live webinars include the ability to ask questions during the webinar about the topic, view slides of the presentation and have access to a recording of the webinar.

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 to request an update for your CLE requirements.

Course Year:
2025

Instructor: Robert Diotalevi

Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M., has served for the past 21 years as Associate Professor and Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been a lawyer for 37 years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses four degrees. In 2009, Dr. Diotalevi and Attorney William Statsky had a book published by Cengage Learning. It is entitled, “The Florida Paralegal.” Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in multiple journals.
Dr. Diotalevi was a professional broadcaster for eight (8) 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.

Dr. Diotalevi presents at national and regional law-related conferences as well as at various legal organizations around the country.

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