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Artificial intelligence became impossible to ignore. From landmark regulatory frameworks to ethical reckonings about the future of legal practice itself, AI dominated conversations in every corner of the profession: attorneys who once viewed AI as a distant disruption found themselves navigating a reality where understanding these tools and their implications is essential to competent practice.
This final installment of our 5 Days of CLE series spotlights three courses that captured what made 2025 a watershed moment for AI in law. These programs grappled with the regulatory, ethical, and existential questions that will define the profession's relationship with AI for years to come.
AI Machina, Esq.: Practical Tools, Risks, and Ethical Rules
The gap between knowing AI exists and knowing how to use it responsibly is where most attorneys find themselves. This practical course, presented by Jeffrey Allen of Graves & Allen, and Ashley Hallene of Demeter Land Development, LLC, bridges that divide with hands-on strategies and clear guidance on integrating AI into daily practice while maintaining ethical compliance.
From document drafting to legal research, the program demonstrates which tools work best for specific tasks, how to properly supervise AI outputs, and what ethical guardrails must be in place to protect both clients and your professional license.
By the end of the course, a crucial distinction becomes clear: competent AI use isn't about knowing which button to push. It's about understanding your supervisory duties, recognizing AI limitations, and maintaining the professional judgment that distinguishes legal counsel from algorithmic output.
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Practical & Ethical Questions: Does Artificial Intelligence Pose an Existential Threat to Law?
Beyond the hype cycles and headlines lies a more nuanced question: not whether AI will replace lawyers, but how it's fundamentally changing what it means to practice law. This course takes an unflinching look at the real challenges and opportunities AI presents to the profession.
In the program, Jeffrey Allen of Graves & Allen, and Ashley Hallene of Demeter Land Development, LLC, explore questions of professional judgment, competence, and the long-term implications for legal practice itself. They challenge attorneys to think critically about AI's role beyond simply adopting the latest tools, examining how technology reshapes client relationships, professional responsibilities, and the very nature of legal expertise.
The "existential" framing isn't hyperbole. It's recognition that the attorneys who thrive in an AI-enabled profession won't be those who resist change or blindly adopt every new tool. They'll be the ones who thoughtfully integrate technology while preserving the professional judgment and ethical obligations that define legal practice.
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AI Governance in the US: Key Regulations, Policies, & Global Insights
Understanding AI regulation moved from "nice to have" to "non-negotiable" in 2025. With the Colorado AI Act, California's sweeping new transparency laws, and federal agencies issuing competing guidance, attorneys suddenly needed fluency in a complex regulatory landscape that didn't exist just months earlier.
Presented by Hope Anderson, Partner at White & Case LLP and a leading voice in AI governance and data privacy, this comprehensive course cuts through the confusion. Anderson guides practitioners through federal agency approaches at the FTC, EEOC, CFPB, and DOJ, examines how state-level regulations diverge, and provides critical context by comparing US frameworks to international approaches like the EU AI Act.
The course addresses the fundamental challenge attorneys face: how to counsel clients, implement firm policies, and maintain compliance when the regulatory landscape remains in flux. From biometric data risks to questions about training datasets and bias in consequential decision-making, Anderson provides the practical frameworks needed to navigate uncertainty while avoiding compliance pitfalls.
With her extensive experience in data privacy and emerging technology regulation, Anderson delivers not just an overview of current law, but the analytical tools to adapt as regulations continue to evolve.
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These courses capture a profession in transformation, grappling with technology that challenges fundamental assumptions about legal work while creating new opportunities for those willing to engage thoughtfully. From regulatory compliance to ethical boundaries to existential questions about the profession's future, these programs address the conversations that defined AI's role in legal practice in 2025.
That's a wrap on our 5 Days of CLE series! Thank you for joining us this week as we highlighted the courses, learning paths, and educational resources that shaped legal education in 2025.
Go Deeper: Explore the AI Hub
Want to continue your AI education? Lawline's AI Hub offers several courses covering every aspect of AI in legal practice, from copyright implications and firm policies to bias mitigation and client disclosure requirements. Whether you're looking to master generative AI tools, develop firm-wide governance frameworks, or simply stay current with the latest regulatory developments, the AI Hub provides curated learning paths and expert instruction.
Need to catch up? We got you covered:
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