Nick Psyhogeos

This is a transactional skills development course that focuses on IP law and emerging technologies. Students take on the persona of law firm associates of a niche IP law firm and work through actual cases. It is well suited for lawyers seeking to improve both (a) their substantive knowledge of IP law as applied to today’s cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and (b) their practical legal skills including communication, written & oral advocacy, cross examination, and deal-making & negotiations. Students will examine actual pending IP AI cases (like Author’s Guild v OpenAI) and conduct simulated exercises – taking on the role of plaintiff, defendant, law clerk, and judge – in litigating the cases. Whether you are counsel to engineers, sales, marketing or business development professionals, or managers or organizational leaders who create or use IP – or looking to sharpen your transactional skills as a lawyer - this program is for you.

In our modern global information economy, the law of intellectual property has taken on enormous importance to both creators and users. This course introduces students to the principles of trade secret, patent, copyright, and trademark law, and explores the ways in which those principles are shifting and adapting in response to new technology. The course will also focus on the international comparative aspects of intellectual property and address the practical application of key IP concepts for global practitioners. The course is open to LLM students in the ALP and IP programs, without prerequisite. No scientific or technical background is required.

This skills seminar focuses on the intersection of law and technology, with an emphasis on AI and Intellectual Property law. Students take on the persona of law firm associates and work through actual cases and scenarios involving AI technologies. It is well suited for non-specialists seeking to improve (a) their substantive knowledge of IP law as applied to today’s cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI and (b) their practical legal skills including communication, written & oral advocacy, deal-making & negotiations, and the role of AI in the law. Students will examine actual pending IP AI cases (like Author’s Guild v OpenAI and Raine v OAI) and conduct simulated exercises – taking on the role of plaintiff, defendant, law clerk, and judge – in advocating their clients’ cases. UPPER-CLASS WRITING REQUIREMENT: A limited number of students may partially satisfy the requirement with a 3,000-word paper with approval of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.

This is a practical, hands-on course designed to prepare 2L and 3L law students for the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enhanced legal practice. This course bridges the gap between traditional legal education and the technological competencies required in modern law firms, corporate legal departments, and solo practices. Students will gain foundational footing on how AI is reshaping the labor market, and most importantly, the practice of law. You will explore legal practice within the growing number of “AI-Native” law firms that are disrupting the legal status quo. You will study and, where applicable, access and use leading-edge AI tools that are transforming core legal functions including legal research, e-discovery, contract analysis, brief writing, and client advisory services. Beyond substantive legal work, the course explores how AI is revolutionizing the business of law—from client development and marketing to talent recruitment and development. Through a combination of demonstrations, practical exercises, case studies, and guest speakers from leading law firms and legal tech companies, students will develop both technical skills and strategic judgment about when and how to deploy AI tools effectively and ethically. The course emphasizes practical application: students will use AI tools to complete realistic legal tasks, critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and bias, and understand the ethical obligations surrounding AI use in legal practice. By the end of this course, students will be equipped to leverage AI in their legal careers while maintaining the professional judgment, ethical standards, and client-centered approach that define excellent lawyering. The course will culminate in a capstone group project that involves students taking the persona of Head of AI of a legal institution of their choosing – law firm, in-house dept, law school, etc. – and developing a PowerPoint presentation (10 slides or less) of a workplace AI Strategy Plan. PREREQUISITES: None. No prior technical experience required.