Justia Connect Webinars Navigating Gen AI: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Legal Practice in the Digital Age

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.

Topics covered include:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legal Ethics Legal Tech

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)

Duration of this webinar: 90 minutes

Originally broadcast: May 12, 2026 9:30 AM PT

Recording Available Soon

Speaker

Avi Aiken Fernandez Attorney

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

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

Texas CLE

Status: Pending

Credits: TBD

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

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 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 Ethics CLE credit in Utah, one and a half hours of Ethics CLE credit in Vermont, and one and a half hours of Ethics and Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Washington. 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. An application for accreditation of this activity has been submitted to the MCLE Committee of the State Bar of Texas and is pending.

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