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Getting Started with AI: Practical Tools and Real-World Use Cases for Legal Professionals

Airing December 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm CT

Artificial intelligence is opening new doors across the legal world, but for many professionals, the most challenging part is simply knowing where to start. Join moderator Josh Carter and panelists Niki Black and Jared Correia for an honest, energizing conversation about what’s truly possible. Together, they’ll explore how AI can help you work with more clarity, creativity, and confidence—and how small steps today can lead to meaningful transformation in your practice.

  • Josh Carter
    By Josh Carter (Moderator)
  • Nicole Black
    By Nicole Black, Esq. (Panelist)
  • Jared D. Correia, Esq.
    By Jared D. Correia, Esq. (Panelist)
Presenters - Josh Carter, Niki Black, Jared Correia

Key takeaways

What you’ll learn at this webinar: Get a clear, jargon-free introduction to what AI can do for legal professionals who are curious but unsure where to start. 

  • Simple overview of core AI concepts—no technical background needed

  • Practical examples of how tools like ChatGPT save time in marketing, content creation, legal research, drafting, intake, and workflow automation

  • How to evaluate and adopt AI tools safely, ethically, and responsibly in a legal environment

  • A short, step-by-step homework exercise you can complete the same day to kickstart lasting AI habits

  • Ideal for legal professionals and firms looking to build practical, repeatable AI skills that support long-term innovation and efficiency

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how legal work gets done—and firms that adopt it early are already seeing major gains in efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction. But what is AI, really? And how can lawyers use it responsibly without risking ethics violations, data exposure, or bad outcomes?

What is AI and why does it matter for law firms?

AI tools like ChatGPT use large language models to analyze patterns, generate text, and streamline routine legal tasks. For law firms, this means more time for high-value work, faster turnaround for clients, and better support for busy teams.

Common concerns legal professionals have about AI

Confidentiality and data security

Lawyers worry—rightfully—about where information goes and how it’s stored. We’ll walk through safe usage practices to protect sensitive client data.

Accuracy and ethical risks

AI can enhance your work, but it requires oversight. We’ll cover best practices for verification, supervision, and responsible use.

Choosing the right tools

Not all AI platforms are built with legal workflows in mind. You’ll learn how to evaluate solutions with a practical, ethics-first approach.

What AI can help your firm do today

Drafting and legal research

Generate strong first drafts, analyze documents, and streamline research.

Intake and client communication

Create clear, personalized messages and automate routine follow-ups.

Marketing and business development

Produce polished content that builds your firm’s credibility and visibility.

Workflow automation

Automate repetitive tasks and save hours every week.

Presenters
Josh Carter

Josh Carter (Moderator)Senior Product Manager8am

Nicole Black

Nicole Black, Esq. (Panelist)Principle Legal Insight Strategist

Jared D. Correia, Esq.

Jared D. Correia, Esq. (Panelist)Found & CEORed Cave Law Firm Consulting