How Law Firms Can Build a Practical AI Strategy for Lasting Success
PLI and AAA offer a free, self-paced course for law firm leaders to build practical AI strategies using real-world insights. Enrollment opens June 17, 2025.
Building a Law Firm AI Strategy: A Practical Course for Legal Leaders
The Practising Law Institute (PLI) and the American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) have launched a new course titled Building a Law Firm AI Strategy. This six-module, self-paced program is available at no cost for PLI Privileged Members starting June 17, 2025, and open for enrollment through the AAA for others interested.
Designed specifically for law firm leaders, the course offers clear, actionable guidance on integrating generative AI into legal practice. It draws on AAA’s own AI transformation as a case study, providing a real-world example to help participants develop an effective AI roadmap.
What the Course Covers
- How to leverage AI tools while maintaining and enhancing human expertise
- Adapting to changing client expectations related to technology and service delivery
- Building a culture that supports innovation and smart AI adoption
- Structuring AI projects and prioritizing use cases that deliver value
- Positioning AI as a strategic advisor to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Balancing AI adoption with long-term business sustainability
- Leadership strategies to overcome resistance and manage organizational change
The course emphasizes a practical approach over hype, helping law firm executives make informed decisions that fit their unique operations.
Insights from Leadership
Bridget M. McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA, highlights the need for clear planning in AI adoption: “Law firm leaders don’t need hype — they need a plan. This course provides a clear, practical framework for responsible AI adoption grounded in the realities of law firm operations.” She stresses that effective AI use requires thoughtful decision-making rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sharon L. Crane, PLI President, notes the strong interest in AI education among legal professionals and the value of sharing AAA’s experience. This course adds to PLI’s extensive library of legal learning resources, helping lawyers stay current with technology trends.
Accessing the Course
PLI Privileged Members can learn more and start the course here. Law firm leaders interested in the open enrollment option can register through the AAA.
For legal professionals seeking additional AI training tailored to their field, resources are also available at Complete AI Training.
About the American Arbitration Association
The AAA is a nonprofit provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, having administered over eight million cases since 1926. With offices across the U.S. and in Singapore, the AAA serves organizations of all sizes and industries. More information is available at adr.org.
About Practising Law Institute (PLI)
Founded in 1933, PLI is a nonprofit dedicated to continuing legal education. It offers accredited programs led by thousands of volunteer experts and publishes a wide range of legal reference materials. PLI also supports the pro bono community and operates offices in New York and San Francisco. Visit pli.edu for more details.
