ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

This special ethics CLE* session features Rebecca A. Hobbs, CELA, of O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C.!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession, offering attorneys new ways to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and deliver more value to clients. However, these benefits also come with significant ethical responsibilities.

In this session, you’ll gain practical insights into how AI can be effectively integrated into your practice while remaining compliant with professional standards.

Special attention will be given to ABA Formal Opinion 512, which provides clear guidance on a lawyer’s duties when using AI. You’ll learn:

• What competency means in the context of emerging technology
• How to protect client confidentiality when relying on third-party tools
• What steps you can take to avoid inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information

We’ll also address the importance of supervision, diligence, and transparency when delegating tasks to AI or relying on its outputs.

By the end of the session, you’ll not only understand the opportunities AI presents, but also the guardrails necessary to use it responsibly.

Viewers will walk away with actionable strategies for balancing innovation with ethical compliance—ensuring that technology strengthens, rather than compromises, their practice!

*1.0 Ethics hour pending