Webinar – Legal Research Best Practices: Using ChatGPT and AI in Legal Practice what you need to know before your filing goes out the door – October 20, 2026 - Legal Professionals, Inc. - LPI : Legal Professionals, Inc.

October 20, 2026 - 12:00-1:00PM

Presented by: Bethany S. Ensz, M.S.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession, but with convenience comes responsibility. This practical and engaging class explores how legal professionals can effectively and ethically use AI tools like ChatGPT to support legal research, drafting, citation review, and workflow efficiency—without compromising accuracy or professional standards. Participants will learn best practices for verifying AI-generated content, identifying hallucinated cases and citations, protecting confidentiality, and maintaining compliance with court rules and ethical obligations. Through real-world examples and practical tips, this course provides the knowledge legal teams need to confidently use AI while ensuring every filing is accurate, credible, and ready before it goes out the door.

Bethany S. Ensz, M.S., is a Legal Research and Analysis instructor at UCSD Division of Extended Studies. She previously worked as a corporate paralegal and office manager at Breakwater Law Group, LLP, and held positions at Sheppard Mullin and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (now Dentons). Bethany holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University and an M.S. in Legal Studies from the University of San Diego School of Law. She earned her paralegal certificate from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, where she was inducted into the LEX Honor Society. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

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Cancellations or refunds are not available after the event. However, if a cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the event, LPI will provide a full refund, minus any applicable processing fees. For more information or group registrations, please email: training@legalprofessionalsinc.org.