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Douglas Lineberry
Chelsea Vaughna Hale
Ann Motl
Jena Emory
David Gabor
Kevin Knight
With Douglas L. Lineberry from Maynard Nexsen + 5 others

Fri, Oct 16, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102558

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Overview

Minimize Time and Money Spent Without Jeopardizing Quality

Legal research can be time-consuming, and most attorneys are still spending more money on it than they need to. Now free, powerful platforms rival paid subscriptions in many situations, and AI is rapidly changing what's possible. This intensive, demonstration-driven program takes you inside the most valuable free resources, reveals search techniques that sharpen results, and provides practical use cases for AI tools. You'll leave with a curated resource list, helpful AI prompts, and a proven research workflow you can apply in your next case - register today!

  • Access a curated list of free legal research platforms, along with their pros and cons.
  • Deploy advanced search operators and Boolean techniques that slash research time.
  • Navigate government databases and public record with confidence.
  • Engineer effective AI prompts that produce research-grade results while minimizing hallucination risk.
  • Evaluate AI-powered case analysis tools and how they compare to traditional methods.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Search Mastery: Operators and Techniques Most Attorneys Don't Use
  2. The Free Research Toolkit: Platforms, Strategies, and Workarounds
  3. Government Sources: Agencies, Regulations, and Public Records
  4. AI-Powered Legal Research: Tools and Tactics
  5. Case Analysis: Traditional and AI-Assisted Methods
  6. Ethical Considerations

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Pending 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Search Mastery: Operators and Techniques Most Attorneys Don't Use

    1. Google Operators and Boolean Logic
    2. Site-Specific and Jurisdiction-Targeted Searching
    3. Keyword Refinement Strategies
    4. Search Sequencing for Maximum Efficiency

  2. The Free Research Toolkit: Platforms, Strategies, and Workarounds

    1. Comparing Top Free Resources
    2. How to Access Paid Databases for Free
    3. Citation Chaining: The Fastest Way to the Best Cases

  3. Government Sources: Agencies, Regulations, and Public Records

    1. Federal and State Agency Databases You Need to Know
    2. Locating Hard-to-Find Regulations, Rules, and Administrative Decisions
    3. Mining Court Dockets: PACER, RECAP, and What's Buried in Public Filings

  4. AI-Powered Legal Research: Tools and Tactics

    1. Comparing Top AI Tools for Legal Research
    2. Practical AI Use Cases in Legal Research
    3. Prompting Strategies That Produce Research-Grade Results
    4. Spotting, Verifying, and Correcting AI Hallucinations

  5. Case Analysis: Traditional and AI-Assisted Methods

    1. Shepardizing and KeyCiting Efficiently
    2. Reverse Engineering: Using Citing References to Expand Your Research
    3. AI Case Analysis Tools vs. Traditional Methods
    4. Live AI Case Analysis

  6. Ethical Considerations

    1. Duty of Competence and Technology
    2. Supervising AI-Generated Work
    3. Confidentiality and Data Security
    4. Attorney Fees in the Age of AI

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys. Paralegals and legal assistants will also benefit.

Speakers

Douglas L Lineberry
Douglas L.
Lineberry
Maynard Nexsen
Chelsea Vaughna Hale Esq.
Chelsea
Vaughna Hale, Esq.
Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Ann E Motl
Ann E.
Motl
Bowman and Brooke LLP
Jena G Emory
Jena G.
Emory
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
David Gabor
David
Gabor
The Wagner Law Group
Kevin T Knight
Kevin T.
Knight
DSK Law
Speaker bio
Douglas L Lineberry

Douglas L. Lineberry

Maynard Nexsen
Douglas Lineberry

is a shareholder with Maynard Nexsen. Whether he is assisting clients with the protection of intellectual property through patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, or intellectual property litigation, he focuses on building relationships founded on trust and constant communication. Mr. Lineberry successfully prosecutes patent applications for mechanical, medical, and chemical technologies. He helps clients with establishing and protecting trademark portfolios, guarding against improper third-party use, and conducting enforcement actions. Mr. Lineberry advises his clients on all matters involving intellectual property, trade secrets, branding and marketing issues, and contractual and other business matters. He also works with mid-level companies within the biotech industry. This gives Mr. Lineberry the opportunity to use his broad connections to help bring their inventions to market safely while protecting their intellectual property every step of the way. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association, Greenville Bar Association, Trademark & Copyright Law Association and The Carolina Patent Trademark Copyright Law Association. Mr. Lineberry earned his B.A. degree from Emory & Henry College and his J.D. degree from Mercer University School of Law.

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Chelsea Vaughna Hale Esq.

Chelsea Vaughna Hale, Esq.

Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Chelsea Vaughna Hale

is the law clerk for Judge Jennifer Medley at Orleans Parish Civil District Court. She earned her J.D. degree from Southern University Law Center.

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Ann E Motl

Ann E. Motl

Bowman and Brooke LLP
Ann Motl

is senior counsel with Bowman and Brooke, LLP. She concentrates her practice defending medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers in individual product liability lawsuits, mass torts, multidistrict litigation and class actions, leveraging her mechanical engineering background to practice in the intersection of technology and law. Ms. Motl has experience serving as national coordinating counsel for medical device companies and always strives to preserve company resources while reducing risk. She has appeared in state and federal courts across the country conducting witness interviews, depositions and drafting and arguing motions. Ms. Motl devises and provides technology strategy to her clients in a variety of areas, including discovery, witness interviews, corporate deposition preparation and expert witness work. She is well-versed in eDiscovery and handles almost all aspects of the discovery process for her medical device clients including identification, collection, protective orders, ESI protocols, document review and production of documents.

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Jena G Emory

Jena G. Emory

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Jena Emory

is an associate in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's commercial, class action and product liability litigation practices, with a specialization in insurance coverage. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in complex insurance coverage and general liability cases. Additionally, Ms. Emory has experience managing cases solo in both the Superior and Magistrate courts and drafting motions including complex federal jurisdiction. Ms. Emory currently serves as the programming manager for the Young Lawyers Division and co-chair of the Young Advocates Committee for the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. She is also the former Newsletter co-editor for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, where she played a crucial role in distributing important legal updates and supporting the professional growth of fellow attorneys. Additionally, Ms. Emory is a 2020 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia's YLD Leadership Academy. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

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David Gabor

David Gabor

The Wagner Law Group
David Gabor

is a partner with The Wagner Law Group where he focuses his practice in human resources consulting; which includes drafting policies, negotiation of contracts, training employees, representing employers during audits, and overseeing ADA compliance for websites. Mr. Gabor handles litigation in federal and state courts and at arbitrations in issues arising out of the employer-employee relationship. He also maintains an appellate practice. Mr. Gabor is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the New York State and Massachusetts bar associations, Northeast Human Resources Association, Society for Human Resource Management, and Labor and Employment Law Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Centre.

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Kevin T Knight

Kevin T. Knight

DSK Law
Kevin Knight

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

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