Legal professionals have a duty to provide competent representation to their clients. In the past, that meant an attorney was competent based on their experience and knowledge of the law. Today, however, the concept of competence has evolved to include a duty of technological competence. Attorneys today use a wide variety of technology – from email to Word to Artificial Intelligence tools. This session will address the ethical obligations that arise from the use of technology in the practice of law.

In this session, you will learn how legal analytics equip practitioners to uncover strategic insights about the judges, lawyers, and parties involved in civil litigation. You will understand how analytics inform counsel’s ability to assess the unique experiences of the court, judge, parties & counsel involved in a case, and tailor strategies for litigation and business development accordingly.

This CLE provides an overview of the primary and emerging legal issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI)’s impact on certain areas of legal practice. Issues addressed include those involving general commercial contracts, products liability, labor and employment, intellectual property (IP), privacy and data security. We will focus on key issues that attorneys and businesses should consider in areas where AI technology is germane.

The M&A market has been on a wild ride. Strong economics - like low interest rates, consistent equity markets, and record private equity fundraising - have driven dealmaking to record levels. But are there clouds on the horizon? This course will review various macro trends impacting the market as well as the practice of M&A law -- including topics such as national security review of foreign investment transactions, the rise of representations & warranties insurance COVID-19 impacts on M&A terms, global conflict, and more. Along the way, attendees will receive instruction on tools available to assist them in tracking market trends, locating precedent, and analyzing what’s market on key deal terms.

As attorneys in corporate finance, general litigation, real estate and other areas work to get up to speed on bankruptcy law, this course, will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of bankruptcy/ restructuring proposing hypotheticals to illustrate typical tasks and working through the case law, legislation, rules, and analysis that exist to help achieve them.

This CLE explores the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used to make employment decisions, and potential risks its use, including discrimination and algorithmic bias. The course will feature key local, state, and federal laws and guidance that regulates the use of AI in screening and hiring, and other employment law issues that are addressed by government action. Attendees will receive best practice tips on following developments in the legal landscape as regulators anticipate and keep up with rapidly evolving AI technology.

This program discusses the unique requirements, procedures, and challenges encountered in complex IP litigation and the research tools available at each phase of litigation. Resources for pre-suit diligence, complying with court rules, drafting briefs, pleadings and motions, researching expert witnesses, calculating damages, and incorporating analytics into your litigation strategy will be discussed.

In this session, you will learn how legal analytics equip practitioners to uncover strategic insights about the judges, lawyers, and parties involved in civil litigation. You will understand how analytics inform counsel’s ability to assess the unique experiences of the court, judge, parties & counsel involved in a case, and tailor strategies for litigation and business development accordingly.

This course will provide an introduction of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations for both experienced and newer attorneys. We will examine the current legal framework in the United States and emerging issues related to compliance with newly released SEC climate disclosure rules. We’ll also examine the historical context of how federal and state agencies enforce topics such as ESG, and the potential for litigation on these issues in the future.

The digital age has augmented the practice of corporate and securities law through the accelerating development of brand new ways of identifying answers and locating critical intelligence. In doing so, it has also simultaneously created an environment that can overwhelm through the sheer quantity of available tools. This course will demystify the corporate law research experience by focusing on a series of practical, relevant examples and demonstrating best practices for approaching them.