Contract Drafting and AI - Self Study

Contract Drafting & AI

A well-drafted contract remains one of the most effective tools for preventing disputes—but the way contracts are drafted is rapidly evolving. This program explores the fundamental principles of effective contract drafting through the lens of artificial intelligence. Participants will learn how generative AI tools can be used to assist in drafting and analyzing contracts while still ensuring that agreements are tailored to the parties’ specific needs and legal requirements.

The program will address how to use AI thoughtfully and ethically, including strategies for prompting, reviewing AI-generated language, identifying risks and inaccuracies, and maintaining professional judgment. Attendees will also learn how to critically evaluate contract language produced with AI assistance and integrate AI tools into their drafting workflows without sacrificing clarity, accuracy, or legal responsibility. Participants will leave with practical tips, real-world examples, and best practices for leveraging AI as a contract drafting tool.

This is a self-study program - once registered, you will access to the video, presentation materials, and CLE certificate. It is your responsibility to complete review of the video and presentation material before proceeding with accepting the CLE credit. You are responsible for submitting the self-study credit to your applicable state bar.

Price: General Admission - $65

(Attorneys: Earn up to 1 hour of CLE Credit )

Notice: This event will be held online via Zoom. We will send meeting link to registered attendees the day before the event.

Susan Chesler is a Clinical Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where she teaches Legal Method and Writing, Legal Advocacy, and Contract Drafting and Negotiation. Professor Chesler’s scholarship focuses primarily on the application of narrative techniques to transactional drafting, and she frequently presents at national and regional conferences on teaching transactional skills, professionalism, contract drafting, and other legal writing topics. Professor Chesler is an active member of a variety of professional organizations focusing on teaching skills and promoting the use of plain language in the practice of law. She is also a member of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section and often presents Continuing Legal Education seminars to practicing lawyers on legal writing, contract drafting, and negotiations. Before becoming a professor, she practiced law in a variety of subject matter areas.

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