Defending the Algorithm™: Practical AI Strategies for Defense Attorneys

Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice at an unprecedented pace—and defense attorneys who fail to adapt, risk falling behind. This one-hour webinar provides practical guidance on AI tools and workflows specifically designed for civil defense attorneys and insurance claims professionals. Whether you're refining your current AI practices or looking to expand your capabilities, this session will sharpen your skills and introduce new strategies for effective AI implementation. 

Drawing from the "Defending the Algorithm™" framework and podcast series, presenter and former DRI President Henry M. Sneath and fellow DRI AI Task force Member and law partner Christopher Jacobs will demonstrate how leading AI platforms—including Westlaw Precision, Google Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Microsoft Copilot—can enhance your daily litigation workflow. Learn best practices for prompting AI models to get accurate, useful responses while avoiding common pitfalls like hallucinations and confidentiality breaches. Discover how to build your own "AI Daily Routine" that integrates seamlessly with your existing technology stack or can help you in working with your IT department to build that stack. 

This webinar will explore essential topics including: maximizing what AI can do for legal professionals while understanding its limitations; evaluating AI tools using practical assessment criteria; creating defensible workflows that maintain professional responsibility; and building the information architecture necessary for AI success. You'll leave with an understanding of AI as a probability engine and with actionable strategies you can implement immediately. 

This program also serves as a preview for the DRI Center for Law and Public Policy - AI Task Force's comprehensive full-day CLE seminar, "Artificial Intelligence in Defense Practice: Tools, Prompts, Workflows, Implementation and Governance," scheduled for March 10, 2026 at DRI Headquarters in Chicago. That in-person program will feature interactive vendor demonstrations, hands-on training sessions, and deep dives into AI-enhanced legal research, e-discovery, deposition preparation, and firm AI governance frameworks. 

Join us on January 21, 2026 to elevate your AI competence and refine the skills you've already begun developing. The AI future of defense practice is here, and the path forward requires thoughtful integration that serves clients while fulfilling our professional responsibilities.