Generative artificial intelligence is transforming the practice of law, but it also presents significant ethical and professional responsibility challenges. This program examines how lawyers can use AI effectively while complying with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, including duties of competence, confidentiality, candor, communication, supervision, and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law. Through real-world examples of AI hallucinations, false citations, recent disciplinary cases, and practical guidance, attendees will learn best practices for integrating AI into their practices responsibly and ethically.
- Why AI Matters
- Why ChatGPT changed everything
- What Is Artificial Intelligence?
- AI vs. Generative AI
- Growth of AI
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Helpful AI uses
- Deepfakes
- False citations
- Hallucinations
- Bias
- The Steven Schwartz Story (Mata v. Avianca)
- What happened and why
- Lessons for every lawyer
- Verify everything
- AI as a Tool – Not a Lawyer
- Appropriate uses
- Productivity benefits
- Why AI wants to “please you”
- Human judgment remains essential
- Ethics Under the Model Rules
- Rule 1.1: competence
- Rule 1.6: confidentiality
- Rule 1.4: communication
- Rules 1.7 and 1.9: conflicts
- Rules 3.1 and 3.3: candor and truthful filings
- Rules 5.1 and 5.3: supervision
- Rule 5.5: unauthorized practice
- Pennsylvania Joint Opinion and Best Practices
- PBA/Philadelphia Joint Opinion 2024-200
- Internal office policies
- Protecting confidential information
- Client consent
- Billing considerations
- Practical safeguards
- Ten Practical Takeaways
- Verify every citation
- Never trust AI legal research alone
- Protect confidential information
- Supervise AI like a junior associate
- Explain AI use to clients when appropriate
- Watch for bias
- Keep learning
- Develop firm policies
- Remember AI is a tool – not the lawyer
- Your signature makes it your work
- Final Thoughts
- Q&A (As Time Permits)
Attorney Daniel J. Siegel is a nationally recognized authority on legal ethics, technology, data protection, cybersecurity, civil litigation, workers’ compensation, and law-practice workflow management. He is the principal of both the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC, where he addresses the complex legal, ethical, and operational issues that frequently challenge lawyers and law firms. Read More ›
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Format: On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Ethics
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Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Ethics
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Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Technology in the Practice of Law
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Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Enhanced Ethics
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Credits: 1.00 Ethics
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Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility - Ethics / Civility / Professionalism / Sexual Harassment Prevention
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Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility
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Credits: 1.20 Ethics/Professionalism
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Credits: 1.00 Technology Training
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Credits: 1.00 Attorney Professional Conduct
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Credits: 1.00 Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse
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Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility
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Status: Approved
Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Ethics
Status: Approved
Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand
Credits: 1.00 Ethics
This presentation is approved for one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Alabama, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Alaska, one hour of Technology in the Practice of Law CLE credit in California, one hour of Enhanced Ethics CLE credit in Delaware, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Hawaii, one hour of Professional Responsibility - Ethics / Civility / Professionalism / Sexual Harassment Prevention CLE credit in Illinois, one hour of Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Nebraska, one hour of Technology Training CLE credit in North Carolina, one hour of Attorney Professional Conduct CLE credit in Ohio, one hour of Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse CLE credit in Pennsylvania, one hour of Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Utah, and one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Vermont. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 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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