This presentation, co-led by Alicia Pollard Esq., AIGP, CIPP/US and Avi Aiken Fernandez, J.D., will explore the critical legal and ethical challenges posed by the rapid integration of Generative AI into legal practice. Drawing on Ms. Fernandezʼs expertise in the anticipatory governance of AI and her background in criminal prosecution and constitutional law, alongside Ms. Pollard's specialized focus on data privacy and information governance, the discussion will bridge legal theory with real-world implementation.
The session will focus on the 'Crossroads of Personality & Practice,' examining how individual leadership and a commitment to justice (the 'Personality') must guide the adoption of technology within legal institutions (the 'Practice'). Attendees will gain actionable insights on maintaining institutional trust, navigating AI-related ethical ambiguities, and proactively addressing the policy challenges of this evolving technological landscape, ensuring ethical leadership in the future of law.
- Overview
- Changing workplace dynamics in the legal field and workplace challenges requiring leadership awareness and involvement
- Poll asking the audience about familiarity with personality profiles MBTI and DiSC
- How the usage of Generative AI is informed by leadership and personality profiles
- Personality Profiles
- Discussion of the personality profiles that can inform leadership styles:
- Framework I: The DiSC Model
- Framework II: Myers-Briggs
- Review of Interactive Generative AI Use Cases
- Workplace Scenario / Use Case 1 - The Board
- Workplace Scenario / Use Case 2 - The Generational Gap
- Workplace Scenario / Use Case 3 - The Miscommunication
- Ethical Use of Generative AI
- Review of cases that relate to the ethical usage of AI in leadership, including:
- Mata v. Avianca, Inc., No. 1:2022cv01461, (S.D.N.Y. 2023)
- Park v. Kim, No. 22-2057 (2d Cir. 2024)
- Hanson, Jr. et al v. Nest Home Lending, LLC et al, No.25-cv-02599-GPG-KAS (D. Colo. 2025)
- Key Takeaways
- ABA Rules of Professional Conduct [Model Rule 1.1, 1.6, and 3.3]
- Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11
- Local/State Rules that are similar to the ABA and Federal rules covered
- (See handout for authorities and additional case examples)
- Q&A (As time permits)
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Alicia Pollard has served as a legal and strategic advisor in many different fields: from corporate matters in Big Law; transitioning to business and legal affairs in media & entertainment; and later centering her practice around technology, with a particular emphasis on data protection and AI risk management. Alicia has worked with a diverse range of companies and tech enterprises to ensure digital responsibility and security in all areas of commercial transactions. She is certified through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in Information Privacy and AI Governance. Read More ›
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 ›
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Credits: 1.00 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility
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Credits: 1.00 Ethics
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Credits: 1.20 Legal Ethics, etc.
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