Continuing Legal Education

March 12-14, 2024

The CLE (Continuing Legal Education) program at SXSW is an unparalleled gathering of influential thinkers and leaders from across the globe, offering sponsors a prestigious platform to showcase their brands. The event is a beacon for high-caliber professionals, including trailblazers in technology, legal ethics, and corporate innovation, as well as prominent figures from the financial and entertainment industries.



CLE Sessions


About CLE at SXSW

 

Come to SXSW 2024 to get your CLE credit during the day — and then experience the Film & TV Festival, Music Festival, Comedy Festival, and hundreds of SXSW networking opportunities after these sessions conclude in the late afternoon.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming occurs at the Downtown Hilton from the morning of Tuesday, March 12 through Thursday, March 14. CLE programming is open to all SXSW badge types.

The CLE program at SXSW is presented in partnership with Promise Legal. Experience the leading-edge in legal with Promise at SXSW.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Elevate your brand by sponsoring an innovative CLE experience at SXSW, where the vibrancy of a global festival meets the rigor of legal education. Our program reshapes the typical CLE narrative, offering sponsors a chance to engage with a diverse group of high-caliber legal professionals committed to fulfilling their continuing education in an environment that pulses with energy and excitement.

Email cle@sxsw.com for more information on sponsoring the CLE at SXSW 2024

Questions

For questions related to 2024 SXSW CLE programming, please connect with us at cle@sxsw.com.

CLE Sessions

2024 CLE Sessions

 

See below for a handful of this year's CLE content. The full, day-by-day lineup of panels, presentations, and speakers for the 2024 CLE program at SXSW will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Beyond Code: The Legal Matrix of Artificial Intelligence

As technological advancements redefine possibilities, they also raise unprecedented legal challenges and opportunities. This session will equip legal professionals with the crucial knowledge to navigate the legal landscapes shaped by AI.

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Contracts and Quests: Legal Adventures in Digital Realms

Whether it's a trade between players, the creation of virtual businesses, or the intricate web of developer-user agreements, this course breaks down how these virtual contracts translate into real-world legal obligations and enforceability.

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Good to Great: The Operational Secrets of Top-Tier Law Firms

Our expert speakers will share their insights on strategic planning, financial management, and operational optimization—secrets that underscore the success of leading firms worldwide.

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The Highs and Lows of Cannabis Regulation

Dive into the controversial and rapidly evolving legal environment around cannabis. Once relegated to the fringes of medicine and law, cannabis is now gaining in popularity for adult, therapeutic and ritualistic uses.

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High Stakes: Navigating the Haze of Corporate Cannabis Law

From understanding the intricacies of state vs. federal laws, navigating licensing and compliance challenges, to mastering the nuances of mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property in the cannabis sector, this course covers it all.

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Melody Monopoly: AI's Full-Scale Assault on Copyright Law

In an era where AI churns out music and art by the billions, we confront the burning question: where does originality lie in a machine's composition? This hard-hitting CLE dissects the collision of creativity and code, daring to ask if a simple human touch can morph the unoriginal into the copyrightable.

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Party Talk for Lawyers: Understanding Election Law

Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the intersection of law and democracy, this session promises to be an enlightening and engaging exploration of one of the most critical issues facing our nation today.

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Tech for Good: AI's Human Rights Challenge

Explore the intricate dance between artificial intelligence advancements and the foundational principles of human rights in our dynamic session. As AI systems become more integrated into our daily lives, from predictive policing to decision-making algorithms, the urgency to address their implications on privacy, equality, and freedom intensifies.

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Mentor Sessions & Workshops

Get one-on-one coaching by industry professionals. Advance sign-up is required and access is limited to the primary badge type listed on the SXSW Schedule.

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Music Mentor Session - Jenni Sperandeo - 2019 - Photo by Edward Bennett

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