Generative AI – Gamechanger for Attorneys But Presents Ethical Risks
Generative AI is a game-changing technology – but it also comes with ethical risks for attorneys and law firms. Developing an AI policy for your law firm is now crucial and involves addressing ethical considerations and ensuring compliance with legal standards while leveraging the benefits of AI.
The Ethics of AI
This CLE explores the ethical, practical and regulatory implications of integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice. It covers core technologies like machine learning and generative AI, their application in law firms and the ethical responsibilities attorneys under the ABA Model Rules and various state bar ethics opinions.
Confidentiality, Billing, Transparency & More Ethical Attorney Issues
Desire’e Martinelli and Jeff Lantz are both attorneys and they work with attorneys around the country on a daily basis. They have seen the benefits – and risks – of attorneys that have begun to deploy AI in their law practices. In this CLE they will show attorneys how to assess confidentiality risks, ensure transparency in billing, combat AI bias and develop firm-wide AI policies that uphold professional conduct and client trust. To access the course please click here: AI, Ethics and Developing Your Law Firm AI Policy.
Learning Objectives:
* Identify key AI technologies used in legal practice and their core functions.
* Understand the ethical rules and responsibilities triggered by AI use, including competence, confidentiality, and candor.
* Evaluate the risks of AI bias, misinformation, and data security breaches.
* Develop a compliant AI policy aligned with ABA Model Rules and state bar guidance.
* Communicate transparently with clients about AI use and its implications for fees, privacy, and case strategy.
Desire’e Martinelli & Jeff Lantz – Digital Marketing for Attorneys & Law Firms
Desire’e is the Director of Marketing & Analytics of Esquire Interactive LLC. Jeff Lantz is an attorney, entrepreneur and the CEO of Esquire Interactive LLC, an interactive digital marketing agency for attorneys and law firms.
This CLE course is offered in the following states:
* Alaska (AK)
* Alabama (AL)
* Arizona (AZ)
* California (CA)
* Connecticut (CT)
* District of Columbia (DC)
* Illinois (IL)
* Maryland (MD)
* Massachusetts (MA)
* Michigan (MI)
* Missouri (MO)
* New Hampshire (NH)
* New Jersey (NJ)
* New York (NY)
* North Dakota (ND)
* Ohio (OH)
* Oregon (OR)
* Pennsylvania (PA)
* South Dakota (SD)
* Tennessee (TN)
* Vermont (VT)
* Washington (WA)
California CLE
Attorney Credits offers CLE for attorneys in California and around the country. For more information about CLE in California please click the following link: CA CLE.