CLE Alabama

09/14/2026

Beginning January 1, 2027, all attorneys serving as Guardian ad Litem in Probate Court guardianship and conservatorship matters must complete training on the role and responsibilities of a Guardian ad Litem.

Join this live webinar on **October 16 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM CDT** to learn more about the newly codified duties and responsibilities of GALs in adult and minor guardianship and conservatorship matters.

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion, which, with approval from the county Probate Judge, can be entered as an order of satisfactory completion of the training requirement.

👉 **Learn more and register:** https://cleal.ce21.com/item/gal-training-probate-court-788460

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

07/16/2026

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

07/15/2026

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/.

07/08/2026

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

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

07/07/2026

06/01/2026

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

06/01/2026

04/01/2026

Happy April!