ONLINE
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:25 PM
Discover how Minnesota lawyers are using AI for legal research, drafting documents and more in this engaging, practical CLE seminar. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of using AI in employment law, insurance, business transactions, and litigation. Also, learn how to build and buy AI enterprise solutions for your law firm.
Practical Takeaways:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
– Thomas J. Corbett, Course Chair
9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
How Lawyers Are Using AI Platforms
A discussion of practical use cases for leading AI platforms such as ChapGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini/NotebookLM. The presentation focuses on concrete ways lawyers can leverage these tools for document analysis, drafting, and next-generation agentic tasks.
– Daniel A. Tysver
10:05 – 10:50 a.m.
How to Build and Buy AI Enterprise Solutions
Attorneys experienced in AI product acquisition and development offer insights into how lawyers should assess AI vendors and internal AI projects.
– Gabriel K. Holloway & Michael S. Yang
10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Challenges and Opportunities of Using AI in Human Resources
How does AI evaluate resumes? How can lawyers make sure the AI tools HR uses are compliant with state and federal law and not discriminatory? This course will help you guide your client to gain the benefits of using AI while avoiding the pitfalls.
– Terran C. Chambers
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
AI and Insurance: Balancing Innovation and Accountability
An AI attorney at a major insurer who oversees enterprise-level AI governance, privacy, and emerging tech risk, will share what AI governance looks like in practice, the structural challenges many organizations overlook, and how to build defensible, scalable controls in a shifting landscape. These insights are invaluable for anyone shaping risk, compliance or internal controls.
– Jennifer Lewis
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
The State of AI Laws in Minnesota
Legislative update on AI laws considered by the Minnesota legislature.
– Joseph T. Bagnoli & Kyle R. Kroll
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Tips and Tricks for Using Generative AI to Get a Deal Done
How can lawyers use AI to streamline due diligence? Learn how AI transformed the workflow of one large law firm.
– Kieran P. Dwyer
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Prompt Writing and Potential Pitfalls – How to Draft Briefs Using AI
A seasoned litigator demonstrates relevant AI platforms for drafting a brief or motion, what prompts to use, and what to watch out for.
– Andrew J. Crowder
2:30 – 2:40 p.m.
BREAK
2:40 – 3:25 p.m.
How Litigators Can Leverage AI to Win
This session explores how litigators can leverage their “AI fluency” and forge more effective partnerships with AI tools. A trial lawyer and recognized AI leader will demonstrate dynamic AI interactions, teach core AI skills, and offer a clear roadmap to advance your AI proficiency in litigation.
– David J.F. Gross
3:25 – 4:25 p.m.
AI in Legal Practice: Ethics, Confidentiality, and Professional Responsibility
1.0 ethics credit applied for
This program examines how attorneys can use AI tools in their practice while meeting their ethical obligations related to competence, confidentiality, supervision, and professional judgment. It provides practical guidance on identifying risks and implementing safeguards to protect client information and maintain compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
– Todd C. Scott
LIVE IN-PERSON
Monday, June 29, 2026
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 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 6.25 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.