9 CLE Hours on AI & Legal Practice

Includes 3 Ethics Credits

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

8:30 AM-4:55 PM

In-person (KCMO) and Webcast Options Available

REGISTER(via UMKC)

Thompson Courtroom, UMKC School of Law
500 E. 52nd Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
United States

Summary:

Artificial intelligence is transforming legal research, practice management, and professional judgment. This continuing legal education program explores how attorneys can use AI tools effectively while meeting ethical obligations and maintaining professional well-being.

The day-long MCLE features an interactive AI Prompt Lab with practical, hands-on guidance for legal professionals. Other sessions address AI-powered legal research, emerging ethical issues, mental health with AI, media literacy, and the historical evolution of legal technology.

This CLE is programmed by Prima Vista AI, hosted by UMKC School of Law. Credits listed are for Missouri, with Kansas and Nebraska pending.

Schedule:

8:00 AM: Registration, breakfast (included for in-person), and webcast access

8:30 AM: Legal Research and AI Platforms - Paul D. Callister, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

9:20 AM: Critical Ethical Issues with AI [1.0 ethics] - Michael H. Hoeflich, University of Kansas School of Law

10:10 AM: Break

10:20 AM: AI Ethical Responsibility and Well-Being for Legal Professionals [2.0 ethics] - Dr. Alejandro Barajas, University of Kansas Counseling and Psychological Services

12:00 PM: AI Media Literacy for the Modern Lawyer - Katie Hasty, Prima Vista AI

12:25 PM: Lunch (included for in-person)

12:55 PM: From Scriveners to AI: The Evolution of Law Office Technology Over Two Centuries - Michael H. Hoeflich

1:45 PM: Break

2:00 PM: AI Prompt Lab for Legal Professionals - Russ Fischer, Prima Vista AI, and Michael H. Hoeflich

4:30 PM: Q&A - Russ Fischer, Michael H. Hoeflich, Paul D. Callister, and Katie Hasty

4:55 PM: Adjourn