"Legal AI in 2026: From Chatbots to AI Agents in Law Practice" is an on-demand continuing legal education (CLE) program offered by the Federal Bar Association. The session is led by Danielle Benecke, who heads Baker McKenzie's Applied AI practice, and Adam G. Gutbezahl, a shareholder at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. The program is available for self-study credit and can be accessed at any time.
The program explores the evolution of legal AI from chat-based tools to multi-step agents, examining their impact on transactions, disputes, investigations, and recurring work. It provides insights into selecting appropriate AI models for tasks such as drafting, long-document review, and investigative work. The session also covers practical applications of AI in discovery, chronologies, deposition outlines, and case assessments, emphasizing the importance of verification workflows to ensure the defensibility of AI-generated work products.
Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of AI in legal practice, including its strengths, limitations, and best practices for integration. The program offers a working playbook for effectively utilizing AI tools like GPT-5.5, Claude 5, and Gemini 3.5 in various legal contexts.
This program is ideal for legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of AI's role in law practice and to develop strategies for its effective and ethical implementation.
Speakers(2)
Adam G. Gutbezahl
Shareholder at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.
Adam G. Gutbezahl is a Shareholder at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C. and a member of the firm's Litigation Department and Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, and Employment Law Groups. He represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of matters, including complex commercial, employment, land use, and real estate disputes. With jury and bench trial experience in both state and federal courts, Adam combines courtroom advocacy with practical counseling to help clients mitigate risk and avoid litigation. He is also widely recognized as a thought leader on the legal implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence, advising businesses on AI governance, workplace compliance, and emerging legal issues.
Danielle Benecke
Leader of Applied AI Practice at Baker McKenzie
Danielle Benecke leads Baker McKenzie's Applied AI practice, an award-winning team of lawyers and technologists delivering AI-enabled solutions for complex, high-stakes business and regulatory challenges. Her team partners directly with global clients to design and deploy intelligent, defensible workflows across major transactions, incident response, compliance programs, and operational matters. A technology lawyer by background, Danielle has spent her career advising global tech leaders on AI development, commercialization, and responsible use.
Event Details
- Date
- September 1, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $195
- Audience
- Legal professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of AI's role in law practice and to develop strategies for its effective and ethical implementation.
- CLE Credits
- 2.0 CLE hours