Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

The following CLE programs are available to Maine attorneys free of charge. If you have any questions, or have problems attending a session, please contact Jessica Lundgren, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library: jessica.lundgren@legislature.maine.gov.

 

What is Legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Who is Regulating It?

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: Artificial Intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, and it has emerged into our legal system. But what exactly IS artificial intelligence? Jeff Pfeifer, the VP of Product Management at LexisNexis, depicted artificial intelligence as “a broad term that describes a group of technologies designed to perform tasks that once required human intelligence, interaction, or decision-making.” Many lawyers are interested in artificial intelligence yet are unaware and uneasy of exactly how artificial intelligence might impact their legal tasks. In this course you will become knowledgeable about artificial intelligence, its key terms and how it is impacting the legal field. This presentation will shed light on the existing regulatory landscape surrounding AI in the United States. This segment will emphasize the role played by different governmental bodies and agencies involved in AI regulation. Attendees will gain insights into the current laws, policies, and guidelines applicable to AI. Attendees will be presented with recent and proposed AI regulations in the US, including legislative efforts and policy frameworks. The potential impact of these regulations on AI research, development, and deployment will be deliberated.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting.

 

 Breached! Cybersecurity 101

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: With data security incidents and data breaches happening daily, it’s important for attorneys to turn towards one reality—it’s NOT IF a breach or incident will occur—it’s WHEN. These incidents are forcing government agencies, companies, law firms, etc. to address, define, and handle these challenges. As cloud technology and big-data analytics have become the norm, cybersecurity risks have increased and it is more important than ever to have both an avoidance and a response plan in place. During this 60-minute CLE session, we will cover (1) the latest security threats in the news and what’s being done to address/remedy them, (2) explore current data breach laws, (3) the roles and responsibilities of government agencies, and (4) how to prepare a data breach avoidance plan as well as a data breach response plan.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting. 

 

Understanding the Risks, Rewards, and Regulation of AI in the Legal Industry

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: Artificial Intelligence, and in particular Generative AI tools, continue to grow in popularity and will have a significant impact on how legal professionals’ complete daily tasks and obligations of their roles. As use of AI becomes more prevalent, it is critical for legal professionals to understand the risks and rewards of using these technologies in the workplace. In this session, attendees will learn about navigating the competitive advantages of responsible AI in their business strategy, eliminating bias, and what solution providers are doing to create inclusive, responsible technologies. Presenters will also examine recent legislation and regulatory responses relevant to AI and what is on the horizon for the coming years.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting. 

 

Marijuana in the Workplace: An Update and a Look Forward

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form and a few more have decriminalized it. Four of these states and DC have legalized marijuana for recreational use as well as medical use. However, marijuana remains illegal under federal law and employers, regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal, likely will not want their employees using it at work. Please join this class for an overview of current marijuana laws, trends in the medical industry, and insight into how changing times will likely impact our current, drug-free workplaces.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

• Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting.

 

Maine Legislative History Research

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

• Speaker(s): Jessica Lundgren, Director, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library

• Description: This course will provide step-by-step instruction on how to compile the legislative history of Maine laws. It will also cover the varying uses of legislative history by all three branches of government as well as the Maine Supreme Judicial Court’s recognition of appropriate sources of legislative history. It will end with an introduction to statutory history, which will serve as a jumping off point for future courses.

• CLE Credit: Pending approval

• Registration: TBD

 

Maine Statutory History Research

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

• Speaker(s): Jessica Lundgren, Director, Maine State Law & Legislative Reference Library

• Description: Coming soon!

• CLE Credit: Pending approval

• Registration: TBD 

 

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Legal Implications of Using AI in Employment Decisions

• Format: Live webinar

• Date/Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:00 AM-11:15 AM

• Speaker(s): Misty Connors, Solutions Consultant, LexisNexis Legal & Professional

• Description: In this CLE, the presenter will present emerging issues and trends of any employer’s use of artificial intelligence for employment decision making. Discussion will include the new Equal Employment Opportunities Commission’s new Strategic Enforcement Plan and other attempts from state and local governments to combat the growing trend of bias and discrimination that is weaving its way into employers hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. Finally, this CLE will discuss the implications and ethical responsibilities of lawyers have surrounding this topic as well as how lawyers should advise their employer clients.

• CLE Credit: 1 HOUR

Registration: Registration is not required, but you will need to create a FREE LexisNexis University account to claim credit. Click on THIS LINK to attend the meeting.: 

 

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