Upcoming events calendar
Ryan McCarl, litigation attorney and author of Elegant Legal Writing, hosts events on legal writing, argumentation, and AI. All events begin at noon Pacific (3 p.m. Eastern) and are held live online through Zoom. Participants leave with a handout describing the techniques covered:
October 15 — AI Workflows for Lawyers (Presentation)
60-minute presentation and Q&A · $149
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McCarl regularly gives presentations to audiences of judges, law firms, and government agencies. Before co-founding Rushing McCarl LLP, he taught advanced legal writing and served as an AI Law and Policy research fellow at UCLA Law.
“I cannot overstate how beneficial the session was … Having the space to collaborate, dissect sentences, and actively refine our craft in a focused, interactive setting made all the difference in translating theory into practice. It was a fantastic opportunity to step back and sharpen the saw alongside other professionals.”
—Steven D. Sciple, civil-litigation attorney, after attending the Concision and Plain Language workshop
Workshops focus mainly on live writing exercises along with teaching explanations and Q&A. They are participatory — though passive attendance with microphone and camera off is fine — and limited to small groups to allow real-time feedback. Presentations use a live lecture-and-demonstration format and Q&A.
Legal AI
AI Workflows for Lawyers (Presentation)
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: Noon–1 p.m. Pacific (3:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern)
Format: Live presentation and Q&A on Zoom, not recorded
Rate: $149
I’ll show you legal-AI workflows you haven’t seen before — ones requiring no software beyond a subscription to Claude or ChatGPT. I use AI to run detailed cite-checks against authoritative sources, exposing weak support so it can be replaced or attacked; map evidence to pleadings and transcripts, checking for inconsistencies and gaps; and edit documents by talking about them.
I’m a practicing litigator who knows how to code. I spent two years researching AI on the UCLA Law faculty, and I track AI developments every day. Join me for a live Zoom presentation and Q&A. You’ll leave with a handout of tips, custom instructions, and prompts.
Register for AI Workflows for Lawyers (10/15)
Future workshops and presentations
Future events will discuss topics such as using legal authority, mapping legal arguments, and more. Subscribe to the blog and follow Ryan (and the new ELW page) on LinkedIn for announcements. McCarl also conducts private workshops for law firms and agencies, and offers legal consulting and representation through his firm Rushing McCarl LLP. Contact him through email or LinkedIn to learn more.