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This class is eligible for CLE Passport use. You will be able to select the CLE Passport as your payment method for no additional cost when registering for this course.Credits: 1.0 Ethics and Professionalism credit hour
Class Description: Artificial intelligence (AI) offers attorneys powerful tools to enhance efficiency and supplement legal expertise, yet its use also brings critical ethical considerations. This final class in our series, led by our distinguished panel, guides you through the professional conduct standards that govern AI use in legal practice, providing practical insights for ethically integrating AI into your workflow. The following are the key areas of focus for this class:
- Competence in Technology – Ensuring lawyers remain proficient with evolving technologies, including AI (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 1.1)
- Supervision of AI Tools – Understanding the attorney's duty to oversee AI's output as if human assistants created it (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 5.3)
- Reasonable Fees – Addressing how AI-related efficiencies impact fee structures and ensure fairness (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 1.5)
- Confidentiality– Safeguarding client information when using AI-driven tools (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 1.6)
- Truth in Advertising – Adhering to honesty in marketing, especially when AI aids legal services (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 7.1)
- Client Communication Standards– Maintaining clear, regular communication with clients about AI use in their cases (D.C. Rules of Prof’l Conduct R. 1.4)
This class provides essential guidance on leveraging AI responsibly while upholding your ethical obligations, making it an invaluable resource for any attorney looking to stay at the forefront of legal technology. Those interested in attending this class, may also be interested in attending Legislation Around AI - What's Here and What's Coming 2025 (On-Demand) and Leveraging ChatGPT: Practical Training for Attorneys 2025 (On-Demand).
Faculty:
Hilary P. Gerzhoy, HWG LLP
Julienne Pasichow, HWG LLP
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