Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 8:15 - 12:30 pm

Plenary: Generative AI's Transformation of Substantive Law, Business of Law, Access to Justice, and the Judiciary
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Deepseek Gemini, and other Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the legal profession. And rapidly: GPT-4 not only passed the bar exam, it beat 90% of humans. This discussion — led by litigator, coder, and AI-builder Damien Riehl — will explore how AI is already shaping legal practice, as well as ways that the judiciary and arbitrators are using AI to better administer justice. He will also discuss how AI can help the business of law, as well as closing the access-to-justice gap. Join us for this timely talk about how Generative AI will continue improving legal practice and justice.

Litigation Breakout: LawGPT for Litigators - Workflows That Work
Tired of AI hype? This hands-on session cuts through the noise. Litigator, coder, and AI-builder Damien Riehl will demonstrate real litigation workflows powered by AI — from analyzing complaints and depositions to profiling opposing counsel and finding precedents. You'll see practical tools in action: extracting claims and defenses, building arguments, researching docket histories, and drafting litigation documents. Each workflow addresses concrete litigation tasks you face daily. No theory. Just working demonstrations of AI tools that can help you litigate more effectively. You'll leave with specific workflows you can implement immediately — and a clearer sense of how AI tools can deliver value for litigators.

From Prompts to Agents Breakout: A Practical Workshop on Frontier and Legal-Specific AI Tools
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in daily legal practice, but many attorneys still struggle to evaluate tools, write effective prompts, or understand what modern agentic systems can actually do. This interactive workshop, led by Sean Harrington, will provide a practical, hands-on introduction to prompting strategies, the capabilities and limits of agent systems, and how to assess both frontier AI models and the major legal AI platforms. Participants will experiment with tools in real time, compare platform features, and learn how to identify strengths, risks, and appropriate use cases in their own workflows.

This is a laptop-required session. Attendees will leave with clear, adaptable methods for using AI responsibly and effectively in research, writing, and everyday legal tasks.

FACULTY:
Damien Riehl, Solutions Champion, Clio
Sean Harrington, Director of the AI and Legal Tech Studio, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

This program track may qualify for up to 4 hours MCLE credit.