Temple University Beasley School of Law is hosting its 13th Free Online Advocacy Conference on January 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST. This virtual event will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in advocacy education and is designed to provide valuable insights for legal professionals and educators.
The conference will feature a series of presentations by esteemed speakers covering various aspects of AI in the legal field. Topics include an overview of AI applications, the use of AI tools like Westlaw Co-Counsel, employing AI in dispute resolution and moot court preparation, creating GPT-based reflection tutors for skills courses, and utilizing custom GPTs for alternative dispute resolution student preparation. Additionally, discussions will address the role of AI in assessing mock trial case files, developing materials for NextGen-style exams, and strategies for maintaining human relevance in the evolving AI landscape.
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn two substantive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits at no cost. The conference is open to legal practitioners, educators, and students interested in understanding and leveraging AI technologies to enhance advocacy skills and legal education.
This event is particularly beneficial for those seeking to stay abreast of technological advancements in the legal profession and to explore practical applications of AI in advocacy settings.
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Speakers(10)
Danny Buckwalter
Adjunct Professor at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Danny Buckwalter provides comprehensive overviews of artificial intelligence, emphasizing its impact on legal education and practice.
Dr. Murugan Anandarajan
Professor and Director of the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
Dr. Anandarajan is a leading expert in artificial intelligence and its applications in business, focusing on how AI is transforming hiring practices and the skills necessary for future employment.
Grant Rost
Associate Professor of Law at St. John's University School of Law
Grant Rost utilizes AI to develop materials, such as templates, to facilitate the creation of NextGen-style exams.
Henry Su
Senior Litigation Counsel at United States Department of Justice
Henry Su addresses the evolving role of humans in the legal profession amidst rapid AI advancements and discusses strategies to effectively harness AI as a tool.
James Yoon
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
James Yoon shares insights on using generative AI as a mock courtroom and other considerations for integrating AI into legal practice.
Jeff Brooks
Director of Advocacy Programs at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
Jeff Brooks focuses on integrating AI technologies into dispute resolution and moot court competition preparation to improve legal education and practice.
Lance Caughfield
Assistant Professor of Law at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Lance Caughfield explores the creation and use of GPTs as reflection tutors in skills courses, utilizing tools like ChatGPT and Harvey to enhance student learning.
Marissa Bluestine
Assistant Director at Pennsylvania Innocence Project
Marissa Bluestine is an advocate for criminal justice reform, specializing in the use of AI tools like Westlaw Co-Counsel to enhance legal research and case analysis.
Megan Daic
Adjunct Professor at South Texas College of Law Houston
Megan Daic specializes in using custom GPTs to prepare ADR students and employs ChatGPT to assist in drafting fact patterns and offside confidentials.
Robert Little
Director of Trial Advocacy at University of California, Irvine School of Law
Robert Little focuses on leveraging AI to assess mock trial case files, providing a starting point for comprehensive case analysis.
Event Details
- Date
- January 22, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, educators, and students interested in AI applications in advocacy education.
- CLE Credits
- 2 substantive CLE credits