Program Summary:
Live Webinar with Michael Waddington
Get Expert Guidance. Customize Your Prompts. Maximize Your Results.
You've got The AI Playbook for Defenders—now learn how to get the most out of it. Join author Michael Waddington for a live, interactive webinar designed to help criminal defense lawyers unlock the full potential of the book's AI prompts and apply them more effectively to their cases.
Whether you're just getting started or already incorporating the prompts into your defense practice, this open learning forum is your opportunity to ask questions directly to the author, troubleshoot challenges, and discover ways to customize the prompts to fit your specific cases, workflow, and litigation strategies. Explore how to refine prompts for stronger results, adapt them to different types of criminal cases, and use AI more effectively for discovery analysis, investigation, motion practice, cross-examination, trial preparation, and more.
This isn't another lecture on AI. It's an opportunity to get practical answers to your questions from the person who created the system. Bring your questions, share your challenges, and gain insights that will help you work more efficiently, strengthen your defense preparation, and maximize the value of The AI Playbook for Defenders—while keeping your professional judgment and strategic decisions firmly in your hands.
DATE: Wednesday, January 13, 2027
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/11:00am - 12:00pm PT
COST: FREE (registration is required)
CLE CREDIT: N/A
LOCATION: Zoom link will be sent after registration
Bio:
Michael Waddington is a criminal defense lawyer and best-selling author of NACDL’s The AI Playbook for Defenders. He defends cases in military courts worldwide and defends military personnel who are under investigation and have not yet been charged. Mr. Waddington focuses on defending serious criminal cases including sex crimes, war crimes, military sex crimes, violent crimes, and white-collar crimes. Beyond the courtroom, Michael harnesses his fervor and discipline through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting his unwavering commitment in both his professional endeavors and personal passions. Michael instructs both civilian and military criminal defense attorneys on the art of effectively cross-examining and discrediting adversarial witnesses. Drawing from his three best-selling books on cross-examination and years of experience confronting numerous cunning and aggressive prosecution witnesses. He has been reported on and quoted by hundreds of major media sources worldwide and has provided consultation services to CNN Investigative Reports, 60 Minutes, Katie Couric, ABC’s “Nightline,” the BBC, German Public Television, CNN, CBS, the Golden Globe-winning TV series “The Good Wife,” and various other international media outlets.
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