South Dakota CLE - Practice Management Courses
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Beyond Hallucinations: AI in the Legal Process — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday legal practice. Lawyers use AI for legal research, drafting, discovery, contract review, litigation analysis, client intake, billing, marketing, and other routine tasks. While AI can improve efficiency and reduce costs, careless use can result in fabricated legal authorities, disclosure of confidential information, misleading communications, improper billing, and sanctions. This CLE course examines the practical and ethical im... More Info
$291General Credit -
Don't Be a Deal Killer: Practical Tips for Residential Real Estate Transactions
Residential real estate transactions can quickly become complicated when issues arise between contract signing and closing. This CLE course provides attorneys representing buyers, sellers, and lenders with practical strategies for identifying problems early, resolving disputes, and keeping transactions on track. Topics will include contract drafting, inspection and financing contingencies, title issues, closing preparation, and communication among clients, agents, and lenders. Attendees... More Info
$291General Credit -
Recent Developments in Real Property Law
This CLE program explores key developments shaping real estate law and practice. Topics will include recent statutory and regulatory changes, significant appellate decisions, and emerging issues affecting real property transactions and disputes. The program will focus on the practical impact of these developments, including changes to litigation strategy, client counseling, risk management, and compliance. Attendees will gain a current perspective on evolving real property law and its i... More Info
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The Power of AI in Plaintiff Discovery
This CLE course examines how personal injury attorneys can use AI to streamline the written discovery process while maintaining accuracy, attorney oversight, and professional responsibility. Using practical examples and Eve Legal, attendees will learn how to organize case materials, analyze medical records and client information, draft interrogatory and document production responses, and address objections more efficiently. The program will also cover common AI-related risks, including... More Info
$291General Credit -
DEIB in Legal Practice: Legal, Ethical, and Strategic Imperatives
This CLE program examines Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) through the lens of professional competence and ethical legal practice. Attorneys will consider how implicit and institutional bias can affect investigations, litigation decisions, client relationships, workplace interactions, and the exercise of professional judgment. The program will connect DEIB principles to attorneys’ ethical obligations under the ABA Model Rules and provide practical strategies for identi... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
The Human Side of Lawyering: Humor, Connection, and Credibility
Humor is rarely discussed as a core lawyering skill, yet when used appropriately it can be a powerful asset in legal practice. Based on decades of experience handling police and government misconduct claims, personal injury litigation, and criminal defense matters, this program examines how strategic, well-timed humor can enhance advocacy, strengthen professional credibility, and improve communication with clients, colleagues, and decision-makers. Using practical examples drawn from cou... More Info
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From Workflow to Automation: Expert AI Use in Legal Practice
This CLE program continues the AI for Legal Practice series by moving beyond prompting techniques and individual AI features to examine how attorneys can develop structured, repeatable systems for AI use within a law practice. Building on prior discussions of foundational AI skills and advanced tools, this session focuses on integrating AI into firm operations in a way that is supervised, efficient, and aligned with professional responsibilities. Participants will explore practical stra... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
AI in Contract Management: Legal Risks, Ethical Duties, and Practical Guidance
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way contracts are drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and managed. From generative AI tools that create and revise contract language to agentic systems capable of analyzing agreements and automating workflows, these technologies offer significant efficiencies while introducing new ethical, confidentiality, and compliance challenges for attorneys. As AI capabilities continue to advance, lawyers must understand how to supervise their use and manage the risk... More Info
$291General Credit -
Civil Trial Practice: Practical Trial Techniques, Evidentiary Strategy, and Courtroom Survival
This CLE program offers a practical and engaging look at effective trial advocacy, with a focus on developing smart evidentiary strategies. The course will examine how to assess and select evidence that strengthens your case, anticipate evidentiary challenges before they arise, and make strategic decisions about whether certain evidence should be introduced at all. Through real-world examples and humorous stories from practice, the program highlights important trial lessons in a memora... More Info
$291General Credit -
In the Key of Justice: What Musicians Can Teach Trial Lawyers
This unique CLE course explores the connection between trial advocacy and musical performance, examining how skills like listening, timing, improvisation, authenticity, and collaboration shape persuasive communication. Drawing on lessons from jazz and the courtroom, the program offers practical techniques attorneys can use to strengthen witness examinations, opening and closing arguments, negotiations, and client relationships. Participants will learn how to: Improve communication thro... More Info
$291General Credit
