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.
This is a simulcast of a live webcast course, streamed live to a local site with faculty in remote locations. Please note: Walk-in registrations will not be accepted - you must register in advance.
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.
Faculty
Jim Gast
Jim is not just another talking tech-head who only uses “geek-speak”. As CEO of SpliceNet Consulting, he is a noted law firm cybersecurity & tech expert. Gast hasn’t taken a usual path to his success in the cyber and tech in the legal biz. As a young Chemist that served as a Customer liaison he developed skills that made him a proven listener, evaluator and communicator. The skills ultimately taught him to deliver on-point content to his audiences. After leaving that he soon found a niche in serving the legal industry in the area of technology and cybersecurity. Technology and cybersecurity education and consulting are the heart of James’ passion and expertise. While his company SpliceNet Legal Cybersecurity & Technology continues to serve customers, Jim spends much of his time working with firms employ today’s next-gen tech and ensure strong cybersecurity practices. He enjoys writing either for national legal publications like ABA GPSolo, Inside Legal & CIO magazines, and blogging but more than all he’s most energetic engaging live audiences including the Association of Legal Administrators both at local chapters and the ALA’s National & Regional Conferences and empowering their members to solve their most difficult Cybersecurity challenges. Jim’s is passionate about his family, his faith, helping his community and running all of which give him to motivation to serve his customers and professional community.
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- City:
- Start Date:2022-04-03 20:00:00
- End Date:2025-04-03 20:00:00
- Length:
- Level:Basic
- Topics:Skills Training
$149.00 ProPass
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