Unlock the power of digital tools to revolutionize your legal research. This interactive, scenario-based CLE course is designed to equip attorneys with strategies for quickly and confidently navigating statutes, case law, and secondary materials. You'll master online research strategies that not only boost your competency but also help you effectively balance the benefits and risks of emerging legal technologies. By the end of the course, you'll be empowered with cutting-edge methods to enhance your legal research and remain a forward-thinking, highly competent attorney in today's digital age.

Guided by industry experts, this session breaks down the spectrum of search methodologies, helping you determine when to cast a wide net with natural language and when to utilize the surgical precision of terms and connectors. Participants will also gain critical insights into the latest advancements in legal technology, including extractive and generative AI tools that can synthesize complex information and draft legal documents. Beyond mere mechanics, the course addresses the ethical obligations surrounding technology, emphasizing data security and the duty to verify AI-generated citations.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Mastering fundamental search techniques, including source-specific citations, common name searches, and natural language queries.
• Demystifying Boolean logic to construct precise terms and connectors searches for targeted results.
• Utilizing extractive AI features to identify key legal terms, jurisdictions, and relevant case passages instantly.
• Leveraging generative AI for drafting, summarizing, and document analysis while adhering to safety and privacy standards.
• Implementing efficient document analysis workflows to evaluate opposing counsel briefs and identify missing citations.

Join us to transform your research strategy, ensure compliance with Model Rules on technological competence, and learn to search smarter, not harder.