CPD 455 – Modern Lawyer: AI & Microsoft Copilot for Lawyers

Recorded: 2026-05-27
Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour, all of which qualifies for Ethics.
 

A practical, lawyer friendly introduction to Microsoft Copilot

Artificial Intelligence is no longer theoretical in the legal profession — it is embedded directly into Microsoft 365 tools lawyers already use every day. This 60-minute webinar introduces legal professionals to Microsoft 365 Copilot, explaining what it is, how it works, and how to use it responsibly within real legal workflows.

Designed for busy lawyers, this session focuses only on the essentials: AI fundamentals, ethical and compliance considerations, and practical demonstrations of Copilot inside Word, Outlook, and across Microsoft 365 — without hype, jargon, or technical overload.

Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand what Microsoft 365 Copilot is and how it fits into modern legal practice
• Recognize ethical, privacy, and confidentiality considerations when using AI in legal work
• Write clear, effective prompts to improve the quality of Copilot outputs
• Identify practical, immediate use cases for Copilot in everyday legal tasks

Why This Matters for Legal Professionals
AI adoption in law is accelerating, and clients increasingly expect efficiency, accuracy, and modern service delivery. This webinar helps legal professionals understand how to engage with AI safely and strategically rather than reactively.

• Reduce time spent on repetitive drafting, review, and administrative work
• Improve consistency and quality in documents and communications
• Maintain compliance with professional obligations, privacy rules, and client confidentiality
• Build AI literacy now to remain competitive as AI becomes standard in legal environments

Who Should Attend

• Lawyers in private practice (solo, small, mid‑size, and large firms)
• In‑house counsel and legal operations professionals
• Court staff and legal administrators
• Practice managers and legal support professionals
• Any legal professional curious about AI but unsure where to start

Presenter:
Nathan Lee, Origin GRC

———-

This content has been prepared for use in conjunction with a CPD program hosted by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Reproduction of any portion of the program content, for purposes other than personal use, without the express written consent of the Law Society is strictly prohibited. The presenters have assumed that viewers will exercise their professional judgment regarding the correctness and applicability of the program content. The Law Society can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions and expressly disclaims any such responsibility.

This transcript has been generated by an automated speech recognition system and may contain misspellings, mistranslations, or errors. It may be incomplete or inaccurate due to inaudible passages or speech recognition errors. It is provided as-is without any warranties or guarantees of accuracy. The Law Society of Saskatchewan does not assume any responsibility or liability for the use or interpretation of this transcript.