AI for Lawyers 101: The Basic Basics

By Carolyn Elefant | October 14, 2025

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry — and law is no exception. But if you’ve been too busy serving clients to experiment with ChatGPT or Claude, you’re exactly who this class was made for.

AI for Lawyers 101 is a live, two-hour online training that demystifies today’s top AI tools in a clear, supportive, no-judgment environment. You’ll learn what these tools can do for research, drafting, and everyday practice — and how to use them safely, ethically, and efficiently.

What You’ll Learn

In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll cover:

  • AI Tools 101: A practical tour of ChatGPT, Perplexity AI, Claude, and Google’s AI Notebooks — what each does and how to apply them in legal work.
  • Hands-On Setup: Step-by-step live demos for creating accounts and starting projects.
  • Ethics & Confidentiality: Clear guidance on privacy, data use, and client-safe prompting.
  • Prompting Like a Pro: Simple frameworks for getting relevant, reliable results.
  • Law-Specific Uses: Real examples in litigation, transactions, mediation/ADR, and marketing.

Format & Schedule

  • Live Training: 2 hours, real-time walkthrough of every topic with Q&A.
  • Follow-Up Q&A: 2 hours, one week later, to troubleshoot and refine your skills.
  • Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2 PM ET (via Zoom)
  • Instructor: Carolyn Elefant

All attendees receive downloadable cheat sheets, setup guides, resource lists, and access to the session recordings.

Who Should Attend

All attorneys and legal professionals who want to start using AI but feel behind the curve. No tech experience required — just an open mind and a desire to learn. By the end, you’ll confidently say, “Yes, I’ve tried ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, and I know how to use them safely in my practice.”

Pricing & Registration

Course Fee: $101 USD
Includes both live sessions, materials, and replay access.

➡️ Register Now
Learn more HERE
Questions? Email elefant@myshingle.com

Ready to Catch Up — and Step Ahead?

In just a couple of hours, you’ll go from feeling left out of the AI conversation to confidently using it to save time, streamline work, and strengthen your practice. Join us for AI for Lawyers 101 and take the first step toward a smarter, more efficient future in law.

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