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Avi Aiken Fernandez
Avi Aiken Fernandez Attorney
Navigating Gen AI Avoiding the Pitfalls of Legal Practice in the Digital Age
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Navigating Gen AI: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Legal Practice in the Digital Age

This professional responsibility and technology ethics-based session provides a comprehensive analysis of the procedural risks and emerging 2026 case law surrounding Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in U.S. court systems. Utilizing the speaker’s proprietary “3C’s of GenAi* in Legal,” participants will practice identifying the essential guideposts — anchored in ABA Model Rules and FRCP Rule 11 — to establish protocols and navigate the non-compliance pitfalls of modern practice.

Agenda:
  • Intro and Overview
    • Understanding the foundations and framework of artificial intelligence (AI), GenAI, AgenticAI
    • Definitions of AI, GenAI, and AgenticAI
    • Why are we using GenAI

  • Mata v. Avianca, Inc., No. 1:2022cv01461, (S.D.N.Y. 2023)
    • Facts, holding, key takeaways

  • Anchoring Your Practice With the 3C’s of GenAi for Legal
    • Competence [Model Rule 1.1], Client-Centered [Model Rule 1.6], Courts [Model Rule 3.3]
    • Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11

  • 2026 Cases and What We Can Learn From Them
    • Fletcher v. Experian Info Solutions, No. 25-20086, 2026 WL 1032549 (5th Cir. Feb. 18, 2026)
    • Gardner v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC et al, No. 2:2025cv02828 (D. Ariz. Jan. 9, 2026)
    • Lexos Media IP, LLC v. Overstock.Com, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-02324 (D. Kan. Feb. 2, 2026) (Doc. 214)
    • Washburn v. Houston, No. 1 CA-CV 24-0315 FC (Ariz. Ct. App. Jan. 2, 2026)
    • Hodges v. Meridian Waste Acquisitions, LLC et al (3:25-cv-00062) District Court, (M.D. Florida Feb 03, 2026) and Rieske v. Accounting Fulfillment Services LLC et al, (5:25-cv-00045) District Court, (M.D. Florida Feb. 03, 2026)
    • Allen v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., et al, No. 2:25-cv-00404, 2026 WL (D. Idaho 2026)

  • Recap / Takeaways
    • Remember the 3C’s of GenAi for Legal with specific tie-ins to 2026 cases
    • Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11
    • Local Rules (that mirror ones covered)

  • Q&A (As Time Permits)
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Duration of this webinar: 90 minutes
When: Premieres in 39 days | May 12, 2026 9:30 AM PT
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Speaker
Avi Aiken Fernandez

Avi Aiken Fernandez is an accomplished attorney, legal scholar, and political scientist who explores the convergence of emerging technology, law, and leadership. Her current research focuses on the critical issues of anticipatory governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how judicial institutions can be strengthened to better serve the public interest and maintain trust in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Read More ›

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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Alabama CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

Alaska CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Technology in the Practice of Law

Delaware CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Enhanced Ethics

Hawaii CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

Illinois CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Professional Responsibility - Ethics / Civility / Professionalism / Sexual Harassment Prevention

Louisiana CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Legal Ethics

Maine CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics and Professionalism

Missouri CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.80 Ethics

Nebraska CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Professional Responsibility

Nevada CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics and Professional Conduct

New Jersey CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.80 Ethics/Professionalism

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

Ohio CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Attorney Professional Conduct

Pennsylvania CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse

Rhode Island CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Legal Ethics

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Utah CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

Vermont CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics

Washington CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.50 Ethics and Professional Responsibility

West Virginia CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.80 Legal Ethics, etc.


This presentation is approved for one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Alabama, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Alaska, one and a half hours of Technology in the Practice of Law CLE credit in California, one and a half hours of Enhanced Ethics CLE credit in Delaware, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Hawaii, one and a half hours of Professional Responsibility - Ethics / Civility / Professionalism / Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE credit in Illinois, one and a half hours of Legal Ethics CLE credit in Louisiana, one and a half hours of Ethics and Professionalism CLE credit in Maine, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Missouri, one and a half hours of Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Nebraska, one and a half hours of Ethics and Professional Conduct CLE credit in Nevada, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in North Carolina, one and a half hours of Attorney Professional Conduct CLE credit in Ohio, one and a half hours of Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse CLE credit in Pennsylvania, one and a half hours of Legal Ethics CLE credit in Rhode Island, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Utah, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Vermont, one and a half hours of Ethics and Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Washington, and one hour of Legal Ethics, etc. CLE credit in West Virginia. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.80 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.80 qualify as total hours of credit for Ethics/Professionalism. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.50 credit hours, of which 1.50 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

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