AIM's Countdown to CLE: Free Year-End Webinar Series
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The countdown is on! Wrap up the year with AIM's December CLE webinar series.
Join us this December for a series of 10 webinars covering topics relevant to your practice. Whether you attend one session or the entire series, it's a great opportunity to earn CLE credit before the end of the year. Each webinar is free for AIM insureds and only $25 for non-insureds.
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Bots, Briefs & Bar Rules: AI Ethics for Alabama Lawyers
Roman Shaul, General Counsel, Alabama State Bar
Thursday, December 3, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Artificial intelligence is transforming the practice of law, creating new opportunities for efficiency while raising important ethical considerations. This CLE presentation will explore how lawyers across the country are integrating AI into their daily workflows and examine the safeguards necessary for responsible use. Participants will learn practical strategies and best practices for incorporating AI into their practices while meeting their obligations under applicable rules of professional conduct.
Peach State, Prompt State: AI Ethics for Georgia Lawyers
Douglas Chandler of Chandler Law LLP
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Learn how to make AI work for your practice while protecting your clients and the reputation you have worked hard to build. Join Douglas, a board-certified legal malpractice attorney in Georgia, for a practical, one-hour webinar designed for Georgia solo and small firm practitioners. Explore how Georgia’s Rules of Professional Conduct apply to safeguarding confidential information, verifying AI-generated research and documents, determining when client disclosure or consent is needed, and billing ethically for AI-assisted work.
Douglas will also address supervision of staff using AI and of the AI agents that carry out tasks on your behalf, highlighting mistakes that can expose lawyers to malpractice claims or disciplinary complaints. You’ll gain straightforward strategies for evaluating AI tools, establishing office safeguards, and using AI with greater confidence while keeping professional judgment at the center of your practice.
Firm Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between Generations
Catherine Messer and F. Todd Weston of Christian & Small LLP
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Join Catherine and Todd in a candid discussion about generational shifts in the legal profession, and what they mean for the future of law firms, especially in defense practice. Learn why young lawyers stay, why they leave, and how firms can create workplaces where associates see a future worth investing in.
Your Firm’s Ethical AI Obligations in Tennessee
Deb Ireland, Interim Director of the Delta Institute for AI and the Law (DIAL), and an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis’ Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Thursday, December 10, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Join Deb for a practical, one-hour webinar on AI ethics for Tennessee lawyers. Through everyday practice scenarios, Deb will discuss how Tennessee’s Rules of Professional Conduct apply to protecting client confidences, verifying AI-generated research and documents, communicating with clients, and billing appropriately.
Deb will also cover supervising staff’s use of AI and maintaining oversight when emerging AI agents carry out tasks on your behalf. Whether you’re a solo practitioner exploring your first AI tool or a small firm lawyer already using AI, you’ll leave with practical safeguards to help you avoid ethical missteps and make informed decisions about AI’s role in your practice.
Objection to Burnout: Practical Wellbeing Strategies for Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee Lawyers
Shannon Knight and Jack Carney of the Alabama Lawyers Assistance Program, Alabama State Bar
Friday, December 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Between demanding clients, crowded calendars, and the pressure to always be available, your own wellbeing can slip to the bottom of the list. Join Shannon and Jack for a one-hour CLE focused on managing the pressures of legal practice and recognizing the warning signs of burnout.
From Wills to Wealth: Navigating Estates & Trusts in TN, AL & GA
Monday, December 14, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Help your clients protect their families and assets while making the most of your firm’s time and resources. Designed for solo and small firm practitioners, this one-hour CLE will explore wills, trusts, and incapacity planning through everyday client scenarios, highlighting key differences among Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia law. Learn to spot common drafting and execution pitfalls, coordinate beneficiary designations with the overall estate plan, and address trust funding gaps that can undermine a client’s intentions.
AL, GA & TN Case Law Update: A Roundup of the Year’s Most Consequential Decisions
Tiffany Bowders of Bowders Law Firm, Rachel Moore of Christian & Small LLP, and Darl Champion of The Champion Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
A single appellate court decision can change how you evaluate a case, advise a client, or approach settlement. Join Rachel, Tiffany and Darl for a focused, one-hour roundup of consequential Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee decisions with practical implications for solo and small firm lawyers.
Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and the Rules of Professional Conduct
Beth Shirley of Burr & Forman LLP
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
One convincing phishing email or fraudulent wire instruction can put your clients’ information, funds, and trust at risk. Join for a practical, one-hour CLE connecting lawyers’ duties of competence, confidentiality, and supervision to the everyday realities of running a solo or small firm.
Learn how to recognize common cyber scams, strengthen security for email and client files, and ask the right questions of technology providers entrusted with sensitive information. Beth will also address how to prepare for and respond to a suspected data breach, including assessing when and how to notify affected clients. Leave with clear priorities for affordable safeguards, staff training, and response planning that fit your firm’s resources and help protect both your clients and your practice.
Real World AI Use for Solo & Small Firm Lawyers
Ellise Washington of EMW Law LLC
Thursday, December 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
AI can save lawyers time, but the real value comes from knowing exactly how to use it in law practice. In this workflow-focused CLE, Ellise will demonstrate how she is using AI in her own firm—from intake and client communications to legal research, document drafting, case preparation, administrative tasks, and other day-to-day workflows.
She’ll walk through real examples of the prompts, processes, safeguards, and human review she uses to turn AI into a practical practice-management tool without sacrificing accuracy, confidentiality, or professional judgment.
Designed specifically for solo and small firm lawyers, this program will give attendees concrete ideas they can adapt immediately to reduce repetitive work, improve efficiency, and make better use of limited time and resources.
How to Hang Your Shingle: Nail the Launch, Build the Practice: Lessons from Successful Lawyers Who’ve Made the Leap
Friday, December 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Dreaming of hanging your own shingle and wondering where to begin? This one-hour CLE will share practical lessons on launching a firm and taking on the responsibilities of a business owner. Explore how to budget for startup costs, set fees, manage cash flow, choose essential technology, and attract your first clients.
