Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT: Uses, Abuses, and Ethical Standards

This course focuses on the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal field, addressing its evolution, potential benefits, risks ,and ethical considerations associated with implementing and utilizing AI-based resources. The program will cover AI's history and its transformative impact on the legal industry.  The program will identify practical applications of AI in legal practice, highlighting how AI-powered tools can enhance legal research, document analysis, predictive analytics, and even client interaction through legal chatbots. This program will discuss critical ethical questions, particularly concerning client confidentiality, lawyers' competence in using AI, billing practices, and AI's implications on legal advertising. This program will benefit attorneys currently practicing with today's technology as well as those who have not yet jumped into the pool.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools into legal research, document analysis, and case prediction to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of legal services

2. Prepare to address ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in legal practice, including ensuring client confidentiality, maintaining the competence of legal work, and adhering to billing and advertising guidelines

3. Evaluate the implications of AI technologies on the legal profession respecting interactions with clients and colleagues, focusing on potential benefits and challenges, and the importance of staying informed about technological advancements

4. Consider the impact of future AI developments on legal practice and client services, staying ahead of trends and regulatory changes to leverage AI responsibly and effectively

5. Implement best practices for evaluating and choosing AI tools, including understanding their data retention and sharing policies, verifying the accuracy of AI-generated information, and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards