AI & The Law Guide 2025 | What Every Lawyer Needs to Know

AI is no longer optional in legal practice. In this video, Tolulope Awoyomi, Lawyer, AI Educator, and Founder of AI & Law Bridge, shares a practical guide for lawyers who want to stay competent, competitive, and compliant in 2025.

You will learn:

Core AI terms explained in plain English (LLMs, RAG, embeddings, hallucinations)- ABA Formal Opinion 512 and what it means for your duty of competence- How firms and clients are already expecting AI-driven efficiency- Tools like CoCounsel, Harvey AI, Relativity aiR, Clio Duo, Spellbook, and more- IP and policy updates shaping your practice (USCO, USPTO, EU AI Act)- A practical 30-60-90 day action plan you can take back to your firm

This is a no-hype, practical guide to staying competitive, competent, and compliant as AI reshapes the profession.

Presenter BioPresenter: Tolulope AwoyomiLawyer | AI Educator | Founder, AI & Law Bridge

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:26 Presenter’s Bio & Webinar Expectation

02:16 Why AI Matters in 2025

03:56 Core AI terms explained in plain English (LLMs, RAG, embeddings, hallucinations)

07:39 ABA Formal Opinion 512 and what it means for your duty of competence

11:58 States Guidance Highlight

14:54 AI Use Cases: Opportunity vs. Oversight

17:03 Tools Lawyers Should Know

17:45 Vendor Checklist (NIST AI RMF-Based)

21:19 IP and Policy Watch

25:01 A practical 30-60-90 day action plan




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