April Bogard Pinder presented “AI in Practice: From Concept to Experimentation to Integration in the Law Firm” at the North Carolina Bar Association Business Law Section’s 2026 Basics of Business Law CLE on Oct. 22.

During the session, April Bogard Pinder explored how artificial intelligence is being integrated into the daily practice of law through real-world applications in operations, client service and business development. She discussed the change management required to move from experimentation to adoption and highlighted practical ways AI can create capacity, strengthen judgment and improve client outcomes.

April is the CEO of Cranfill Sumner LLP.