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Daniel J. Siegel
Daniel J. Siegel Attorney
Navigating Generative AI Ethics, Risks, and Responsible Use for Lawyers
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Navigating Generative AI: Ethics, Risks, and Responsible Use for Lawyers

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.

Agenda:
  • 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)
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Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes
When: Premieres in 6 days | September 16, 2026 10:00 AM PT
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Speaker
Daniel J. Siegel

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 ›

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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Alabama CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Alaska CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

California CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Technology in the Practice of Law

Delaware CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Enhanced Ethics

Hawaii CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Illinois CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility - Ethics / Civility / Professionalism / Sexual Harassment Prevention

Louisiana CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics

Maine CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Ethics and Professionalism

Missouri CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.20 Ethics

Nebraska CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Professional Responsibility

Nevada CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Ethics and Professional Conduct

New Jersey CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.20 Ethics/Professionalism

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Technology Training

Ohio CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Attorney Professional Conduct

Pennsylvania CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Ethics, Professionalism, or Substance Abuse

Rhode Island CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics

South Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Difficulty: All Levels

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Utah CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Vermont CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual), On-Demand

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

West Virginia CLE

Status: Approved

Format: Live (Virtual)

Credits: 1.20 Legal Ethics, etc.


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 Legal Ethics CLE credit in Louisiana, one hour of Ethics and Professionalism CLE credit in Maine, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Missouri, one hour of Professional Responsibility CLE credit in Nebraska, one hour of Ethics and Professional Conduct CLE credit in Nevada, 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 CLE credit in Rhode Island, one hour of Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Utah, one hour of Ethics CLE credit in Vermont, 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 1.20 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.20 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 1.00 credit hours, of which 1.00 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

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