Brent J. Hoeft
State Bar of Wisconsin · Madison
Schedule
8:30 am
AI in Legal Practice: An Overview of what’s here now and your ethical duties (CLE/EPR)
Brent Hoeft
- Overview of how AI is currently used across legal practice, including research, drafting, discovery, and firm operations.
- Discussion of ethical and professional duties, competence, confidentiality, supervision, accuracy, and client communication implicated by AI tools.
- Insight into current trends in legal technology and how AI capabilities are evolving in practice.
- Practical risk‑mitigation strategies to ensure responsible AI use and establish the ethical framework for the rest of the program.
9:45 am
Break
10:00 am
AI Beyond Client work - Business of Law Applications (LPM)
Fatimeh D. Pahlavan
- Explore how AI is transforming internal firm functions such as marketing, client intake, knowledge management, staffing, workflows, and operations.
- Learn how firms are using AI to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency behind the scenes. Understand the risks of over‑automation and why responsible oversight remains essential.
- Identify practical strategies for leveraging AI to improve firm management while maintaining control and accountability.
10:55 am
eDiscovery and the Future of Evidence in the Age of AI (CLE)
Timothy D. Edwards
- Examine how AI-generated content and advanced analytics are reshaping evidence and discovery rules.
- Understand AI’s impact on document review, authenticity, spoliation, and emerging evidentiary challenges such as deepfakes and synthetic data.
- Gain insight into defensible eDiscovery practices and evolving judicial expectations.
- Learn strategies for questioning, preserving, and presenting AI‑influenced evidence in litigation.
11:45 am
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm
Best Practices for AI Implementation into your Firm (LPM)
Aaron W. Brooks
- Explore firm‑level AI adoption requirements beyond software, including governance structures, policies, and boundaries.
- Learn best practices for vendor evaluation, data protection, staff training, and supervision when implementing AI tools.
- Understand how to introduce AI in ways that support attorneys’ work, safeguard client interests, and align with professional responsibilities.
- Leave with a practical framework for responsible, firm‑wide AI implementation.
1:55 pm
The Death of the Billable Hour? (LPM)
Brent J. Hoeft and Sarah E. Peterson
- Exploring alternative billing models in the age of AI
- Explore how AI-driven efficiency is reshaping traditional billing models and influencing how legal services are priced and delivered.
- Understand AI’s impact on time‑based billing, client expectations, and overall firm profitability.
- Discuss alternative fee arrangements, value‑based pricing, and the ethical considerations around transparency and fairness.
- Rethink how to capture and communicate value in an AI‑enhanced legal practice.
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
AI in a Transactional Practice (CLE)
Kris Turner
- Explore how AI is transforming transactional law, including contract drafting, review, and due diligence.
- Learn practical ways attorneys can use AI to streamline document‑heavy tasks while maintaining accuracy, judgment, and client value.
- Compare different AI tools that improve efficiency across contracts, corporate governance, and real estate transactions.
- Identify where human oversight remains essential and how to responsibly evaluate AI solutions for legal workflows.
3:55 pm
Panel Discussion - Pitfalls, Practical Safeguards, and What’s Next for AI in the Practice of Law (CLE)
Brent J. Hoeft (Moderator), Aaron Brooks, Tim D. Edwards, Fatimeh D. Pahlavan, Sarah E. Peterson, Kris Turner
- Hear real‑world lessons from practitioners on adopting AI in legal environments and where the technology is heading.
- Identify common mistakes, unexpected risks, and practical safeguards for responsible AI use today.
- Explore emerging trends, anticipated developments, and how AI is poised to reshape legal work, client expectations, and professional duties.
- Gain actionable steps and insights through concrete examples and audience Q&A, reinforcing key themes from the day and preparing attorneys for an AI‑enabled future.
4:45 pm
