2026 AI AND THE LAW CONFERENCE
Institute
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MEMBER PRICE
$445.00
STANDARD PRICE
$495.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

MINNEAPOLIS

Monday, November 9, 2026 - Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:15 PM   |   Check-In:  8:30 AM

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

600 Nicollet Mall # 370

3rd Floor, City Center

Minneapolis, MN 55402

2026 AI and the Law Conference

A Comprehensive Update on All Things AI and the Practice of Law


AI Isn’t the Future of Law. It’s the Present. Don’t Get Left Behind.

The 3rd Annual AI and the Law Conference is your front-row seat to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Learn all about the latest AI tools and models, breakthrough applications, critical legal developments, and real-world use cases that are reshaping how law is practiced right now. This award-winning conference delivers practical guidance and timely insights that will help you use AI effectively, advise clients confidently, and prepare for what comes next.

Hear directly from leading technologists, forward-thinking legal practitioners, and nationally recognized thought leaders who are actively using AI in their daily work. Learn what’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming next. Attend this annual program to position yourself (and your organization) to be ahead of the curve.

Plus, connect with a community of attorneys and professionals who are just as passionate about AI, innovation, and technology law as you!


Conference Highlights Include:

  • Understand AI Tools and Build Your Own Toolkit
  • Develop Essential AI Skills and Put Them to Work
  • Work Smarter with Claude CoWork, ChatGPT Work, Agents and Vibe Coding
  • Insights into AI Governance, Operations, Business Implementation and Insurance
  • AI and Legal Ethics
  • Responding to New AI-Enabled Threats
  • Special Fireside Chat on Regulating AI with Minnesota State Senators Eric Lucero and Erin Maye Quade
  • And So Much More!


Winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Programming Award
Presented by ACLEA, the Association of Continuing Legal Education

ONLINE REPLAY NOTE:
The roundtable/open forum sessions will not be recorded and will not be available for the online replay.




Day 1 – Monday, November 9


8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST


9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS


9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
5 Creative Approaches to Partnering with AI to Enhance Your Law Practice and Legal Work
– David J. F. Gross


10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
The New Competition Attorneys Cannot Ignore: How Agentic AI is Changing the Client-Law Firm Relationship – Exploring How Agentic AI Works, Real-World Uses, the Emergence of Clients as Competitors and Where Big Tech Is Heading Next
– Damien A. Riehl


11:05 – 11:20 a.m.
BREAK


11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m
BREAKOUT SESSION A

101
Developing AI Fluency Part I – Building Foundational AI Skills for Effective, Self-Directed Learning

– David J. F. Gross

102
AI Security Part I: Before the Attack – 7 Practical Steps to Protect Your Organization from AI-Enabled Cyber Threats

– Amanda M. Novak

103
Building Your AI Toolkit – Comparing Today’s Leading AI Products and Knowing When to Use Each

– Paul M. Floyd

104
Open Forum – Decoding AI with Dan
This session will not be recorded and will not be available for the online replay.
– Daniel A. Tysver (moderator)


12:05 – 1:05 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (provided to attendees)
Join us for AI Trivia!


1:05 – 1:50 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION B

201
Developing AI Fluency Part II – Using Conversational, Step-by-Step Prompting to Improve AI Results

– David J. F. Gross

202
How I Built a Fully AI-Integrated Solo Practice and So Can You! Hear About the Process, Tools and Methods into Redesigning the Law Firm of the Future Along with Real-World Outcomes on Cases, Efficiencies and Client Services
– Travis M. Keil

203 
Working Smarter with AI Part I – Meet Your New AI Coworkers: ChatGPT Work, Claude CoWork and the Power of Skills

– Daniel A. Tysver

204
Open Forum – Real Talk with Damien
This session will not be recorded and will not be available for the online replay.
– Damien A. Riehl (moderator)


1:50 – 2:05 p.m.
BREAK


2:05 – 2:50 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION C

301
From Prompts to Provisions – Using AI to Draft Smarter and Better Contracts and Operating Agreements

– Paul M. Floyd

302
Who Signed Off on That AI Tool? Decision Rights, Risk Ratings and Pre-Deployment Checks for Your Firm and Your Clients

– Megan C. Starkey

303
Working Smarter with AI Part II – Put Your AI Coworkers to Work: Advanced Features, Practical Use Cases and Legal Workflows

– Daniel A. Tysver

304
Open Forum – Gross on AI
This session will not be recorded and will not be available for the online replay.
– David J. F. Gross (moderator)


2:50 – 3:05 p.m.
BREAK


3:05 – 4:25 p.m.
No Coding Experience Required! See Vibe Coding in Action from an Idea to a Working Tool, Plus Learn About Other Practical Uses of Vibe Coding for Lawyers and Firms
– Damien A. Riehl


4:25 – 4:30 p.m.
BREAK


4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Minnesota Legislators About AI Regulation
– Senator Eric Lucero & Senator Erin Maye Quade
– Kyle R. Kroll (moderator)


Day 2 – Tuesday, November 10


8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST


9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
DAY 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS


9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
2026 AI Case Law, Legislative and Regulatory Update
– Amanda M. Novak


10:05 – 10:20 a.m.
BREAK


10:20 – 11:20 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION D

401 
Are You Aware of Hidden Instructions? What Lawyers Need to Know About Prompt-Injection Hacking and Attacks

– Tyler L. Coe

402
Does Your Business Insurance Cover for AI? Understanding the New Commercial General Liability Policies and Professional-Liability Exclusions and How to Close the Gaps

– Michael Gonzales

403
Are Your Workplace and Workforce Ready for AI? Navigate Key Employment Issues for Your Business

– Terran C. Chambers


11:20 – 11:35 a.m.
BREAK


11:35 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
BREAKOUT SESSION E

501
AI Judging: Dystopian Fantasy or New Reality? Results of Using AI to Decide 1,000+ Federal Appeals

– Professor Nikola Datzov

502
AI Security Part II: When an Attack Hits – A Step-by-Step Guide to Responding to an AI-Enabled Cyberattack

– Amanda M. Novak

503
Leading the Boutique Law Firm into the AI Era – Practical Lessons from the Early Miles of the Journey

– Elizabeth Morton Badger & Thomas W. Tuft


12:35 – 1:35 p.m.
MIDDAY LUNCH RECEPTION FOR ALL ATTENDEES!
Compliments of Minnesota CLE
Enjoy Fogo de Chão’s Market Table which has over 40 different options, plus refreshing beverages, and casual conversation with colleagues in a relaxed setting.


1:35 – 2:35 p.m.
Trust, but Verify – An Ethical Framework for Using AI Along with 10 Practical Tips
1.0 ethics credit applied for
– Frederic W. Knaak

LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday & Tuesday, November 9-10, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAY
Thursday & Friday, December 3-4, 2026
Attend online
Online replay includes all plenary and breakout sessions, except for roundtable/open forums. A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$445 MSBA members / $445 paralegals / $495 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 10.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 10.25 credits.

Application also is being made to the IAPP for 10.25 CPE credits.

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MEMBER PRICE
$445.00
STANDARD PRICE
$495.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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