This program is eligible for 1 hour of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 1.2 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
You’re under pressure to do more in less time. Drafting motions, summarizing case law, and managing endless email can overwhelm even the best attorneys.
What if you had a trusted assistant inside the tools you already use?
In this 60‑minute CLE, discover practical ways Microsoft 365 Copilot helps lawyers reclaim time: draft and revise faster in Word, summarize case law and client communications in seconds, and organize email threads and meeting notes without breaking stride. No theory—just demos and real examples you can apply immediately.
This session helps you overcome daily workflow friction and focus on serving clients.
• The challenge: why traditional workflows slow you down
• The guide: how Microsoft 365 Copilot fits seamlessly into your practice
• The plan: practical demos in Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Real examples: drafting motions, summarizing depositions, taming inbox overload
• Action steps: simple ways to start using Copilot immediately
• Live Q&A (saved for the end)
By the end, you will be able to:
• Use Copilot to accelerate drafting and editing in Word
• Generate accurate, usable summaries of legal materials and communications
• Apply Copilot inside Outlook and Teams to streamline follow‑up and knowledge capture
• Identify quick‑start prompts for everyday practice tasks
Who Should Attend
Attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals who work in Microsoft 365 and want practical, immediate gains in drafting, summarizing, and communication management.
Recorded in March 2026.
Faculty
James R. Gast, Jr.
Jim Gast is Director of AI‑Powered Business Development at Valeo Networks (formerly President/Founder of SpliceNet Legal Tech) and a trusted guide for law firms adopting practical, next‑step technology. Over 30 years serving the legal industry, Jim has helped attorneys simplify workflows, reduce stress, and improve client service with tools they already use. He has presented for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the ABA, Inns of Court, national and regional ALA conferences, and other legal associations, delivering actionable, demo‑driven sessions that turn AI into everyday results.

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