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Harnessing AI for the Enhancement of Legal Services
Presented by Donna O’Leary at La Touche Training's Online Annual CPD Conference 2024.
50
Online
1 Professional Development & Solicitor Wellbeing CPD Hour | e-Learning
On-Demand Webinar
About this course
Discover the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in legal practice with La Touche Training’s comprehensive on-demand CPD webinar, Harnessing AI for the Enhancement of Legal Services. Join Donna O’Leary, Associate in the Financial Services Department at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP as she provides practical insights and tools to empower solicitors to leverage AI effectively while maintaining professional standards.
This webinar is your gateway to mastering AI in the legal profession. Take the first step toward a more innovative, efficient, and client-centred practice.
Why choose this course
By completing this webinar, you will:
Gain a foundational understanding of AI terminology and concepts, including how to apply ethical standards and professional conduct guidelines to AI-assisted legal work.
Understand the limitations and risks associated with AI tools, including confidentiality and bias concerns.
Learn to identify appropriate AI use cases for your firm, focusing on efficiency and risk reduction.
Explore practical examples of AI applications to streamline routine legal tasks.
Course syllabus
Webinar Outline
- Introduction to AI in Legal Practice
Explanation of key AI concepts: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs).
Understanding “hallucinations” and the significance of prompt engineering. - Applications of AI in Legal Practice
Practical examples of AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and Perplexity AI.
Identifying low-risk, high-value AI use cases, including drafting, summarizing, brainstorming, and workflow automation. - Ethical and Professional Obligations
Adapting professional conduct guidelines to AI usage.
Key takeaways from global frameworks like the Solicitor’s Guide to Professional Conduct (4th Edition) and ABA Opinion 515. - Maximizing AI’s Potential with Prompt Engineering
Tips and strategies for effective prompts using the CCII and Persona Pattern frameworks.
Interactive examples and practical exercises. - AI Governance and Risk Management
Exploring governance frameworks to address cybersecurity and liability risks.
Insights from the PWC GenAI Business Leaders Survey 2024.
About the Presenter:
Donna O’Leary – Associate, Financial Services Department, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
Donna O’Leary is an expert in integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice. As an Associate in the Financial Services Department at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP, she has spearheaded initiatives to pilot AI solutions within her firm. With deep expertise in international capital markets and structured finance, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching on AI applications in law.
Her focus on practical, real-world applications helps solicitors understand how AI can streamline their practice while maintaining ethical and professional standards. Donna’s dual expertise in legal practice and AI innovation makes her uniquely qualified to guide professionals through this evolving landscape
Why Enrol?
- Stay Competitive: Equip yourself with the tools to excel in the era of AI-driven legal practice.
- Earn CPD Hours: Fulfill your CPD requirements with a flexible, on-demand learning format.
- Ethical Practice: Gain confidence in managing AI tools responsibly and within professional guidelines.
- Practical Insights: Access hands-on strategies and examples to integrate AI seamlessly into your workflow.
Meet the speaker – Donna O’Leary
Solicitor & AI Consultant
Donna is a dual-qualified solicitor, admitted in Ireland and England & Wales, with four years of experience practising at one of Ireland's top five law firms, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP.
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