Legal Tech
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...
Fake Law, Real Sanctions: Ethical Failures and Consequences of AI-Generated Filings
Virtual EventDrawing on a database of more than 700 documented cases, this webinar examines how competent attorneys have found themselves subject to sanctions, bar referrals, and reputational harm due to AI hallucinations. Oliver Roberts, Co-Director of AI Collaborative at WashU Law and Damien Charlotin, an academic, lawyer, and creator of the leading AI hallucination case database,...
AI Use in Judicial Decision-Making: A Review of Reported Cases
Virtual EventA review of judicial decisions in which judges used AI for judicial interpretation, spanning the 11th Circuit, DC Court of Appeals, and 6th Circuit, presented by Oliver Roberts, Co-Director of AI Collaborative at WashU Law.
Legal AI Demo Day 2026
Virtual EventLegal AI Demo Day 2026 will showcase newly released and next-generation technologies shaping legal practice in the year ahead. Through concise, live 7-minute demonstrations, participants will gain direct exposure to cutting-edge tools for research, drafting, litigation, billing, contracts, and related workflows. Event Details:Registration: Free Sign Up (required) Presenting Companies:§ SimpleDocs – AI-powered contract review§ Laurel...
Vibe Coding for Lawyers: Advanced Techniques, Guardrails, and Real-World Workflows
Virtual EventA central focus of this session is deployment, security, and privacy. Attendees will learn how to run tools locally, limit data exposure, implement basic security checks, and assess risk when deciding whether and how to use vibe-coded tools in practice. Live demonstrations will show how simple prototypes evolve into usable tools with structured inputs, validation...
Litigation and Discovery Involving AI Systems: What Lawyers Need to Know
Virtual EventThis CLE examines how courts are treating claims involving AI systems, including liability theories, evidentiary challenges, and emerging standards for admissibility. The program addresses discovery obligations unique to AI, such as access to training data, model outputs, prompts, logs, and versioning, as well as proportionality and confidentiality concerns. Attendees will learn how to preserve, collect,...
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