Oral Advocacy and Credibility at Trial: Lessons from High Stakes AI Litigation

Credibility is built, not claimed. In an era where copyright, technology, and artificial intelligence collide in the courtroom, the lawyers who win are the ones who can make a judge or jury trust them on subjects most people find bewildering. Angela Dunning, Cleary Gottlieb, examines how oral advocacy and authenticity translate into results in high stakes AI litigation, drawing on the bedrock holdings now shaping how courts treat ownership, copyright, and emerging technology. The program leans into craft: how to break down a difficult technical concept so it lands, how to project authenticity under pressure, and how to build credibility that survives cross examination. It also takes up the AI ownership and copyright questions directly, where the law stands now and where it is headed. Learn how to present complex technical issues persuasively, establish credibility with the court, and navigate the unsettled questions at the center of AI litigation. Audio versions of Beverly Hills Bar Association programs are eligible for Self-Study CLE credit in California. Visit www.bhba.org/podcasts for more information.