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Artificial Intelligence is actively reshaping daily practice. This Professional Development (CPD) Seminar provides a comprehensive, ground-level assessment of the current state of legal AI.
Seminar Overview: The State of Legal AI – Products, Processes, and Pragmatism
Bridging the gap between technical reality and legal application, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the tools currently driving efficiency in Australian law firms, the underlying mechanics of the technology, and the critical risks, both operational and philosophical, that must be managed.
Duration: 1 Hour Professional Development (CPD) Seminar
Target Audience: Lawyers and Law Students
Key Learning Outcomes
- The Australian Legal AI Landscape: Mapping the spectrum of tools from high-end platforms (Harvey, Legora) and embedded legal tech (Lexis+ AI) to everyday consumer products (Copilot, Perplexity, Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini).
- De-mystifying the Tech Stack: Moving from basic Large Language Models (LLMs) to advanced architectures, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic workflows.
- Practical Use Cases: How these tools execute core legal workflows, including advanced legal research, precision drafting, and automated document review.
- Navigating Risk and Responsibility: A candid look at the technical, ethical, and commercial realities of adopting AI in practice.
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About our presenter
Dr Fabian Horton is a principal lawyer at CyberLex and risk manager with over 20 years of experience across various practice areas. As a lawyer, his practice includes privacy, data protection, technology contracting, AI, and cyber law. As a risk manager, he advises on legal risks across various portfolios. Through his involvement in the legal profession, Dr. Horton has built a solid reputation as a thought leader in technology, law, and ethics. Dr Horton is the chair of the Australasian Cyber Law Institute. A not-for-profit think-tank. He is the Foundation Chair and current Executive Member of the Technology and Innovation Section at the Law Institute of Victoria, and he is chair of the Futures Committee of the Law Council of Australia.