Virginia Live CLE Bundle 2021

Attorneys who develop a strong understanding of artificial intelligence and its practical applications can gain a distinct competitive edge, enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and ultimately delivering greater value to clients. As AI tools become more accessible across the legal field, it is increasingly important for attorneys to understand these technologies, even if they do not plan to use them directly. Awareness of how opposing counsel, clients, or the courts might employ AI is essential to maintaining technological competence.

This program offers a comprehensive overview of AI tools designed specifically for legal professionals, with a particular focus on their applications in various practice areas. Participants will examine the advantages and drawbacks of these tools, including cost considerations, security risks, and potential ethical and professional implications of AI in legal practice.

Designed for attorneys across all practice areas, especially those with limited technological experience, this seminar offers a practical and accessible introduction to the evolving intersection of law and artificial intelligence.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and describe the various AI Tools developed specifically for attorneys.
2. Recognize and describe the advantages of using AI Tools in their practice. 
3. Explain the disadvantages of using AI Tools in their practice. 
4.  Evaluate and appraise AI tools and determine which, if any, are suitable for their specific practice areas. 
5. Distinguish between ethical and non-ethical use of AI tools in the practice of law.
6. Develop a framework for assessing AI Tools as they come into development.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Central Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Mountain Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Alaska Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026

In an era where constant connectivity is the norm, attorneys face growing challenges related to digital overuse and the stress, distraction, and burnout that can follow. This course explores digital addiction through the lens of attorney wellness, examining its classification as an impulse control disorder and its impact on mental and physical health, focus, productivity, and overall well-being.

Attendees will learn how excessive reliance on smartphones, computers, and other devices can contribute to anxiety, sleep disruption, and impaired judgment, ultimately affecting professional performance and personal fulfillment. The program will provide attorneys with tools and strategies to create healthier digital habits, set boundaries around device use, and adopt mindful approaches to technology that support sustainable legal practices and ethical decision-making.

Designed for attorneys in all practice areas, this course supports personal and professional well-being by addressing a modern risk factor that can silently erode resilience, engagement, and quality of life in the legal profession.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the concept of addiction and explore what makes social media and other online content addictive.
2. Identify the signs of digital addiction and the consequences of digital addiction on mental health.
3. Assess and apply tools available to overcome digital addiction.
4. Recognize how digital addiction can impair a lawyer’s ethical duties and apply relevant ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct to mitigate professional risk.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Central Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Mountain Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Pacific Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Alaska Time: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026

The opening statement is a critical part of any jury trial. Many lawyers believe that a case can be won in the opening statement. While this claim has been met with some skepticism in empirical research, the consensus is that attorneys may not be able to “win” in the opening statement, but they can certainly lose their case if they fail to make a strong impression.

This course will discuss the law related to opening statements. Participants will go in-depth on the purpose, structure, and presentation of opening statements. In addition, attendees will learn about the ever-evolving thoughts on effective opening statements, including how to persuade without arguing in an opening statement.

This program is designed for attorneys at all levels who want to learn techniques that will enhance their trial skills, particularly in relation to opening statements.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the purpose of the opening statement.
2. Prepare for the opening statement.
3. Create an opening statement using the “story method.” 
4. Persuade without arguing.
5. Navigate how to deal with “bad facts”.
6. Utilize visual aids in the opening statement.
7. Recognize the dos and don’ts of opening statements.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Central Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Mountain Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Pacific Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Alaska Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Thursday, June 4, 2026

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP) are no longer niche areas; they are the driving forces of innovation and the foundation of global competitiveness. IP protection has moved from an internal legal concern to a key strategic priority and a central battleground for market leadership. As AI continues to produce content, code, art, and inventions, the intersection of IP and AI raises complex legal questions. From Fortune 500 companies to emerging startups, clients need an attorney who can confidently answer: "Who owns what the machine created?" This course explores the challenges of protecting IP in an AI-driven world, covering U.S. and international legal frameworks, the newest litigation trends in generative AI (GenAI), and practical strategies for advising clients during this transformative period.

This course provides foundational understanding, emerging issues, and cutting-edge legal developments. Participants will leave with actionable insights into: how the IP landscape is evolving with AI-generated materials under U.S. and international law; ownership, authorship, and protection in the age of generative AI; and litigation trends and high-profile legal battles that shape AI jurisprudence. This program will help attorneys assess, manage, and mitigate the legal risks associated with the use or deployment of generative AI tools.

This program is designed for attorneys of all levels, from new associates to seasoned IP litigators. Attorneys who deal with intellectual property, businesses, or those who advise clients in tech, media, or creative industries will benefit from attending.

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate AI fundamentals and how AI systems intersect with legal workflows.
2. Resolve difficult questions of IP protection for GenAI-created materials.
3. Compare U.S. and international approaches to protecting AI-generated content.
4. Identify and navigate emerging legal risks associated with generative AI.

Course Time Schedule:

Eastern Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Central Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Mountain Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Pacific Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Alaska Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hawaii-Aleutian Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This course is also being presented on the following dates:

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026