The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Library, District of New Mexico Branch and United States District Court, District of New Mexico, along with the New Mexico Bench and Bar, are pleased to host University of New Mexico Law School Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin as she presents AI, Explained: From Code to Courtroom and Beyond. This exciting three-hour session offers legal professionals a clear, accessible, and forward-looking exploration of artificial intelligence. Professor Gipson Rankin will explain how AI systems work, then examine applications in criminal, civil, and transactional practice, including discovery review, contract analysis, translation tools, courtroom use, and algorithmic forensic evidence. Discussion points will address common risks such as bias, data security, and rapid technological change. Also included is a guided, hands-on workshop, ensuring participants leave with the knowledge, skills, and ethical ground to use AI effectively. The presentation has been approved for 3 hours CLE, including 1 hour of ethics and 2 hours of general credits. The New Mexico Bench and Bar is funding the CLE credit fee, so no payment is necessary. Attendees may bring their phones and laptop devices.
The session will take place on Tuesday, December 16 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The session will only be offered in-person at the Pete V. Domenici Federal Courthouse in the Jury Assembly Room. Room capacity limits attendance to the first 150 registrants. The doors will open at 8:30am so you can get settled, mingle with other participants, and enjoy light refreshments. There will NOT be an online component and the session will not be recorded. For more information,view the session agenda and Professor Gipson Rankin's bio.
Preparation for Hands-On Workshop
The interactive session is designed for all experience levels—no technical background needed. We'll explore practical AI applications together in a relaxed, hands-on way. Please bring a laptop or tablet and set up at least one free LLM account before the session:
Tip: You can use a temporary email address to create an account if preferred.
Use the link below to register no later than December 11. You will receive a confirmation email. Following the session, those in attendance, both onsite and online, will receive a follow up email with instructions on submitting a request for CLE.
AI Explained
(If the above link does not work copy and paste this URL into your browser https://forms.office.com/g/znvsXtLwcD).