CLE Programs
Can We Train Bots to Negotiate Like Lawyers and What Do We Learn as We Do?
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (310)Join us. 2.0 MO MCLE Sponsored by the Public Interest Law & Policy Speaker Series in collaboration with the WashU Law Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Program, in conjunction with WashU Law Tech Weeks. Lead by: Dwight Golann Research and Emeritus Professor of Law, Suffolk University Karen Tokarz Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law &...
AI’s Impact on Healthcare
The Newmark Family Courtroom, A-B Hall Room 309Join us. Join us for a panel hosted by the Cordell Institute on “AI’s Impact on Healthcare”, featuring Chenyang Lu, Fullgraf Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, McKelvey School of Engineering, WashU; Neil Richards, Koch Distinguished Professor in Law; Director, Cordell Institute, WashU Law; Rachel Sachs, Professor of Law, WashU Law; Ryan Durrie, Lecturer in Law;...
AI and Legal Research and Teaching
The Newmark Family Courtroom, A-B Hall Room 309Join us. Join us for a faculty panel on “AI and Legal Research and Teaching” with Jens Frankenreiter, Associate Professor of Law, WashU Law, James Hicks, Associate Professor of Law, WashU Law, moderated by Stacie Reardon, Director of Legal Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, WashU Law. 1.0 MO MCLE Participants: Jens Frankenreiter Associate Professor of Law, WashU Law...
Critical Race Theory at the Bottom of the Well: Derrick Bell’s ‘Grandchildren’ Reflect on the Future of CRT
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (310)“Critical Race Theory at the Bottom of the Well: Derrick Bell’s ‘Grandchildren’ Reflect on the Future of CRT” Roundtable with Robert Chang, UC Irvine School of Law; Adrienne Davis, WashU Law; and Anthony Farley, Albany Law School. Sponsored by the Public Interest Law & Policy Speaker Series. MO MCLE 1.0 Sponsored by the WashU Law...
How Large Language Models Work And What That Means for Courts
AI is no longer a distant issue for the judiciary—it is already in the courtroom. Lawyers are filing AI-generated briefs, vendors are marketing “AI for judges,” and fabricated case citations have appeared in both filings and opinions. This CLE cuts through the hype to explain how today’s large language models (LLMs) actually work, why they...
AI and Copyright: Understanding the Issues, Lawsuits, and What Comes Next
This CLE offers an accessible, in-depth overview of one of today’s most consequential legal debates—the clash between artificial intelligence and copyright law. As generative AI tools rely on vast quantities of copyrighted works for training, courts are now being asked to decide whether such use constitutes lawful fair use or unlawful reproduction. This session unpacks...
Tech/Privacy Law Society – Creators v. AI: A debate on the future of copyright
Cullenbine Classroom (A-B Hall, Room 305)A debate hosted by the Technology and Privacy Law Society and Cardozo's AI and the Law Society on the topic of AI and copyright. The event features WashU Law adjunct professor Oliver Roberts, currently teaching AI and Andrew Berger, an adjunct professor at Cornell known for representing the perspective of creatives in these debates, which...
Decoding California’s ADMT Regulations: A Guide to Automated Decision-Making Compliance
California's newly adopted regulations governing Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT) represent one of the most significant developments in AI governance and consumer privacy protection in the United States. Set to take effect on January 1, 2027, these regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will fundamentally reshape how businesses design, deploy, and manage automated systems...
Vibe Coding for Lawyers: How to Do It and What You Need to Know
This CLE introduces lawyers to the emerging practice known as vibe coding, a nontraditional approach to building software-like tools through structured prompting rather than conventional programming. The session explains what vibe coding is, how it works, and how lawyers without technical backgrounds can leverage it to design practical solutions inside their existing workflows. Attendees will...
The Challenges of Transformative Prosecution
Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom (310)This event brings together criminal law scholars and practitioners to discuss the successes and difficulties around transformative criminal prosecution strategies. The panel will feature Chesa Boudin, the former District Attorney of San Francisco, and Kim Foxx, the former State Attorney for Cook County. Both of these professionals were part of the vanguard of rethinking how...
HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance: Fundamentals and Emerging Risks in the Age of AI and Technology
This CLE examines the core compliance obligations imposed by the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule in the context of rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced data systems. Speaker: Adam H. Laughton, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP in Houston
Analyzing AI Terms in Commercial Contracts: A Practical Guide for Lawyers
This CLE is designed to help lawyers analyze, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts that involve artificial intelligence technologies without requiring technical expertise in AI systems. Speaker: Charlyn Ho, Founder and Managing Member, Rikka