Introducing Artificial Intelligence into your Law Practice
Alabama Association of Paralegals, Inc.
The practice of law is facing a seismic shift. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept; it’s a present-day reality that is transforming legal practices. As one expert put it, “AI is the new electricity.” The critical question is no longer if you will use AI, but how. This CLE is designed for the attorneys and paralegals who understand that the law firms who master AI will replace those who don’t. It does not require any understanding of coding and computer science. It is truly introductory!
This is not a theoretical lecture though. This is a hands-on, practical workshop where you will see AI in action. Through live demonstrations, you will learn how to: (1) Understand Prompt Engineering: The single most important skill for leveraging AI, turning you from a casual user into a power user, (2) Streamline Your Drafting Process: Watch as we generate drafts for motions, briefs, estate planning agreements and client letters, enhancing both efficiency and clarity, (3) Sharpen Your Trial Preparation: See how AI can assist in preparing for cross-examination, preparing discovery requests, crafting more persuasive opening and closing statements , and creating exhibits, (4) Brainstorm with an “Einstein-Level Assistant”: Discover how to use AI as a strategic partner to analyze pleadings, iterate on case theories, and find new angles.
Harnessing this power requires navigating the ethical minefield. We will dedicate significant time to the essential guardrails, teaching you how to: (1) Avoid “AI Hallucinations”: Learn to spot and verify AI-generated content to prevent the submission of false precedents or fabricated case law, (2) Protect Client Confidentiality: Understand what you must NEVER share with public AI models and the minimum security requirements for any legal tech tool. (3) Augment, Not Outsource, Your Thinking: Internalize the most critical takeaway—AI is a tool that requires your legal expertise to create anything of value.
CLE Hours = 1 Non-Substantive