Overview 

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming legal practice by improving efficiency, accelerating research and drafting, and enhancing service delivery. However, while AI presents significant opportunities, it also introduces new legal, ethical, and operational risks that law firms must actively manage. 

This webinar highlights a critical principle: AI is a tool — but governance is what protects your firm, your clients, and your professional reputation. Without proper oversight, the use of AI may expose practitioners to confidentiality breaches, inaccurate outputs, regulatory non-compliance, and professional liability risks. 

The session focuses on helping South African law firms adopt AI responsibly by aligning technological innovation with governance, compliance, and ethical obligations. Participants will explore practical frameworks for implementing AI policies, managing risk exposure, and maintaining client trust while leveraging AI-driven efficiencies. 

Join Nicolene Schoeman-Louw on the 20th of May 2026 from 10:00 to 12:00 as she provides practical guidance on implementing responsible AI governance, navigating South African compliance requirements, and managing risk in modern legal practice. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand practical applications of AI within legal practice environments  

• Identify legal, ethical, and professional risks associated with AI usage  

• Apply South African compliance principles, including POPIA considerations  

• Implement governance structures and policies for responsible AI adoption  

• Manage risk effectively while maintaining transparency and client trust 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• AI in Legal Practice 

  • AI use cases in legal service delivery  

  • Automated drafting and document analysis  

  • Legal research augmentation  

  • Workflow and productivity enhancement through AI tools  

Legal and Ethical Risk Identification 

• Confidentiality and data protection risks  

• AI inaccuracies and hallucinations  

• Algorithmic bias and fairness considerations  

• Professional responsibility and accountability exposure  

• Ethical obligations under legal professional standards  

South African Regulatory and Compliance Framework 

• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) compliance principles  

• Data processing and privacy safeguards  

• Legal Practice Council expectations and professional conduct standards  

• Risk of reputational harm and damages  

AI Governance Frameworks for Law Firms 

• AI governance policy design  

• Roles and responsibilities for AI oversight  

• Acceptable-use protocols and internal controls  

• Risk assessment and monitoring mechanisms  

• Documentation and audit readiness  

Risk Management and Client Trust 

• Safeguards for responsible AI implementation  

• Human oversight and verification processes  

• Transparency in AI-assisted services  

• Client communication regarding AI usage  

• Building credibility through controlled adoption  

Contract Law and Litigation Considerations 

• AI-assisted drafting risks in contractual documents  

• Liability implications arising from AI-generated outputs  

• Evidentiary considerations in litigation involving AI tools 

About the presenter 

Nicolene  Schoeman-Louw   

Nicolene  Schoeman-Louw is the Founder and Managing Director of Schoeman Law Inc in Cape Town, South Africa. She is an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, Conveyancer, Notary Public and Mediator with a passion for assisting entrepreneurs to reach their most ambitious goals.   

Nicolene holds an LLB degree cum laude, LLM from the University of the Free State and a postgraduate diploma in financial planning (CFP) from the University of Stellenbosch. She lectured at the University of the Free State during her studies, presently guest-lectures at Stellenbosch Business School. She also presents seminars and workshops on a wide range of legal topics for various organizations. Nicolene is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of PocketAdvisor where she also doubles up as a skilled facilitator.  

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Attorneys. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academics. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law Students. 

• Paralegals. 

Price 

• R 400.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

Steps to register for the event:  

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Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

About SA Legal Academy 

Welcome to SA Legal Academy (SALA), a provider of courses to help you succeed in your chosen career. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality training and support, to ensure that your skills and knowledge are up to date and ready to face the challenges of the modern workplace. Our courses are designed to ensure that you reach your professional goals and enhance your career prospects. With our experienced training staff and comprehensive resources, you can be confident that you will receive the highest quality of training from SA Legal Academy. 

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