AI 101 with Thompson Reuters: Practical Uses and Ethical Considerations for AI

AI is all the buzz 🐝 right now, and it’s not going anywhere. If that makes you happy or nervous, we got you covered. AI is a broad topic, as the technology has been in development in different forms for decades, and now it is here in the legal world, which means we need to get a firm grasp on this new tool for lawyers. For many of us, understanding what AI even is, what it can do and how we can ethically and competently use it, and being discerning enough to separate hype from reality remains a challenge. 

As many of you know already, Smokeball has partnered with Thompson Reuters to connect your case matter management to trusted legal research, so we are here to help you bridge the gaps and form a solid understanding of what these new tools available to you are and how best to use them to help your clients and hold together the diverse communities you serve. 

For a practical discussion on how AI is transforming legal work today, join experts from Thompson Reuters and our own Jordan Turk, who you may remember from such Pulitzer Prize winning CLEs as “Let the Record Reflect I’m Tired” and “Document Management and Other Acts of Heroism.” From legal research and document drafting to client communication and firm operations, this session will explore where AI is creating meaningful efficiencies, and where human expertise remains essential. After all, we went to law school and entered this profession for a reason. For those that have been practicing for multiple decades, you have seen many new tools - from fax machines to emails to smart phones to web-based apps - come in and change how you practice. AI is no different, and part of being a responsible and competent attorney is knowing how to best use the tools at your disposal. We are always ready to help you do that, in part by offering these learning experiences to a group of lifelong learners - our lawyers and legal professionals. 

Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of AI, learn how firms are approaching adoption, and examine the ethical and professional considerations that should guide every implementation decision. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to better understand its role in the future of legal practice, this webinar will provide practical insights you can apply immediately.

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You will leave with a clearer understanding of the opportunities, limitations, and responsibilities that come with AI adoption, equipping you to evaluate AI tools with confidence and know which ones can best help your practice, and how. 

After this webinar, you will: 

🐝   Understand the current AI landscape and what legal professionals need to know today

🐝   Learn how firms are balancing innovation with ethical obligations, confidentiality, and professional responsibility

🐝   Identify actionable first steps for evaluating and adopting AI tools within your practice

We look forward to seeing you there!