Jeff Howell, Esq. – CLE Faculty on Legal AI, Ethics, and Governance
His programs help attorneys understand how tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and Perplexity affect professional responsibility, client trust, and law firm risk.
“This was my second lecture with this instructor, and this one was even better than the first. The course was incredibly informative and engaging.” NACLE Course Participant
Featured CLE Programs
These programs have been delivered through leading CLE providers and can be scheduled for state and local bar associations, law firms, in-house departments, and legal organizations.
AI and the Attorney Client Privilege: Protecting Confidentiality in the Age of Large Language Models
A practical framework for using AI tools in research, drafting, and client communication while preserving privilege, confidentiality, and evidentiary integrity.
View program on NACLEEthics in the Age of AI: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Legal Practice
How duties of competence, supervision, transparency, and communication apply when AI is integrated into everyday legal work, with concrete safeguards lawyers can implement.
View program on NACLEBuilding an AI Governance Framework for Your Law Firm: Policies, Procedures, and Ongoing Compliance
A step by step governance blueprint covering AI policies, approvals, documentation, monitoring, and training so firms can scale AI use with defensible controls.
View program on NACLECode, Clients and Consequences: Navigating AI’s Impact on Legal Ethics
Explores how AI tools affect confidentiality, diligence, supervision, and automation in modern practice, with scenarios to help attorneys identify and manage risk.
View via Jeff’s LexVid speaker profileAI and the Future of Legal Search: What Attorneys Need to Know Now
How AI driven search and answer engines are reshaping client discovery and what law firms should do to position their expertise.
View course on LexVidAI Governance in Law Firms: Policies, Audits and Risk Management
A governance focused program covering practical policies, internal controls, auditing concepts, and risk management considerations for law firms adopting AI tools.
View course on LawlineAnswer Engine Optimization: How AI Decides Who Clients See First
Explains how AI driven search and answer systems surface attorneys, how authority signals function, and what firms can implement to improve machine readable trust.
View course on LawlineClient Communication in the Age of AI: Building Trust Through Transparency, Ethics and Oversight
A client trust program focused on transparent AI usage, supervision, ethical oversight, and communication practices that reduce risk and strengthen credibility.
View course on LawlineLive and in person CLE programs
In addition to on demand courses, Jeff presents live CLE programs and custom trainings for bar associations, firm retreats, and legal teams.
- AI Ethics and Compliance – Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section, live presentation, Austin, Texas, September 9, 2025. Austin Bar Family Law Section
- Custom AI governance briefings and training sessions for law firm leadership and practice group retreats. (Details available on request.)
About Jeff Howell
Jeff Howell, Esq. is a licensed attorney in Texas and California and the founder of Lex Wire Media. He presents accredited programs on AI governance, legal ethics, confidentiality, and AI driven search, helping legal organizations implement AI in ways that are practical, defensible, and aligned with professional responsibility.Attorney Licensure and Bar Admissions
Public bar association profiles are provided for verification:
- State Bar of California California Bar Attorney Profile – License No. 239410
- State Bar of Texas Texas Bar Attorney Profile – Member Directory
“Clarity with substance as well as pronunciation. Effective and practical advice on navigating the legal frontier of artificial intelligence.” NACLE Course Participant
Programs Are Ideal For
- State and local bar associations
- Law firms and practice groups
- In-house legal departments
- Legal technology and innovation teams
- Judicial and court sponsored education programs
Key Outcomes For Attendees
- Use AI tools without compromising privilege or confidentiality.
- Align AI workflows with professional responsibility and ethics rules.
- Build and maintain an AI governance framework that withstands scrutiny.
- Develop policies and training that reduce risk and support adoption.
- Prepare for how AI driven systems affect visibility and reputation.
Book Jeff Howell for Your Next CLE Program
To schedule a live or virtual presentation, customize a program for your audience, or request verification materials, contact Jeff directly.Existing courses are referenced for verification and can be accessed through their respective platforms.
