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Congratulations to Patty Nelson on 35 Years at The University of Alabama School of Law!

We are so excited to have him!

Alabama Law welcomes Scott Donaldson as Executive Director for Graduate Law and CLE Programs and Assistant Professor of Law in Residence.
A former Alabama trial and appellate judge, Donaldson served on the bench for 18 years and authored more than 900 appellate opinions. He brings decades of trial and appellate experience, a long record of teaching for the National Judicial College and state judicial associations, and authorship of the Alabama Trial Notebook to his new role leading our continuing legal education and graduate law programs.
Welcome, Scott


https://law.ua.edu/news/former-appellate-judge-scott-donaldson-joins-alabama-law-to-lead-graduate-law-and-cle-programs/.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nearly-half-early-career-lawyers-use-ai-daily-survey-finds-2026-07-07/

Nearly half of early career lawyers use AI daily, survey finds Most early career lawyers are using AI in their work — primarily to conduct legal research and compile information, a new survey has found.

Artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize legal practice at an unprecedented pace, creating both remarkable opportunities and complex ethical challenges for today's practitioners. This essential program provides comprehensive guidance on AI integration, regulatory developments, and professional responsibility considerations that every modern lawyer must understand. Stay ahead of the technological curve while maintaining the highest standards of professional competence and client service.

Schedule:

* Master current AI applications transforming legal research, document review, and case analysis
* Navigate emerging regulatory frameworks governing AI use in legal practice
* Address ethical considerations including bias, transparency, and client confidentiality in AI systems
* Implement best practices for AI adoption while managing malpractice and security risks

Happy April!

CLE Alabama has 21 teleconferences coming in April which can be taken from your office, home or cell phone during your lunch hour. Areas of law covered in April include ethics, estate planning, and business. Check out a few listed below or visit our website for the entire month's offerings! https://clealabama.com/

*** AI in the Workplace: Issues and Risks for Employers
Monday, April 6, Noon (CST) - 1 CLE Credit Hour

Legal implications of using AI in hiring and employment decisions
Avoiding discrimination claims under Title VII and ADA
The role of transparency and fairness in AI-driven processes

*** Co-Counsel Ethics in Civil Litigation

Monday, April 13, Noon (CST) - 1 CLE Credit Hour (1 MCLE Ethics Hour)

• Framework of law governing settlement agreements
• Essential provisions of settlement agreements, including traps for the unwary
• Defining scope of settlement and mutual releases – either to prevent resumption of litigation or leave related litigation untouched

*** Special Needs Trusts: Drafting for Vulnerable Clients
Friday, April 24, Noon (CST) - 1 CLE Credit Hours

• Planning and drafting issues with Special Needs Trusts
• Types of SNTs and eligibility standards
• Key considerations in drafting distribution clauses


*** E-Commerce Tax: Issues When Your Client Sells Goods or Services Online

Tuesday, April 28, Noon (CST) - 1 CLE Credit Hour

• New world of state and local sales taxes on the Internet after South Dakota v. Wayfair
• How physical presence is not required to trigger a state’s taxing jurisdiction
• Activities that subject a remote seller to a state’s taxing jurisdiction

THE DETAILS ON TELECONFERENCES:

Length: 60 minutes

Price: $60.00 per seminar

Printed Materials: Available for all seminars and available to download prior to the seminar

Where: From the convenience of your office, home or cell telephone

Navigate the fundamental principles governing commercial lease transfers where tenant flexibility meets landlord control in an increasingly dynamic business environment. This program provides essential guidance on the legal and practical aspects of subleasing and assignment transactions that can determine the success of commercial real estate investments. Master the foundational concepts that govern lease transfer rights and obligations.

Schedule:

*Master complex assignment structures including partial assignments and space modifications

*Address distressed lease transfers and workout scenarios involving financially troubled tenants

*Navigate environmental compliance and regulatory transfer requirements in lease assignments

*Structure innovative subleasing arrangements that optimize space utilization and tenant economics

Sign up today! https://cleal.ce21.com/item/subleases-assignments-commercial-real-estate-part-2-743602