Description
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to evolve, their integration into legal practice presents both exciting opportunities and complex ethical challenges. This session will examine the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice, providing attendees with essential insights into how these technologies are reshaping professional responsibilities and opportunities.
Join us for this engaging aging session to gain a foundational understanding of current AI capabilities in legal contexts, emerging best practices for implementation, and strategies for addressing new ethical challenges while maximizing client and public benefit.
A distinguished panel of leaders from alternative dispute resolution, corporate counsel, public interest advocacy, and legal education will share their experiences and explore key issues surrounding AI's influence on legal practice, including:
1. AI Adoption Across Legal Sectors – A substantive briefing on the current state of AI adoption in legal contexts, including emerging research on the capabilities of AI tools and attitudes among legal professionals toward their use.
2. Real-World Applications of AI in Legal Practice – Specific examples of how AI is reshaping corporate legal operations, alternative dispute resolution, and access to justice initiatives, as shared by leaders in the field.
3. Ethical Challenges and Professional Standards – Presenting the most pressing ethical questions for the legal profession regarding AI integration, including how lawyers can responsibly adopt AI tools while navigating evolving professional standards and ensuring the best interests of clients and the public.
Our expert panel features the President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association, who will share how she is leading an AI-first approach to the future of dispute resolution; the Program Officer for Technology III from Legal Services Corporation, who oversees innovative AI implementations designed to expand access to justice for underserved communities; and the Associate General Counsel & Managing Director of Policy & Legal Operations+ at Ford Motor Company, who leads corporate legal transformation initiatives that leverage AI for improved efficiency, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The moderator, founder of Creative Lawyers, has expertise in legal education and strategic AI integration in legal and will share some perspectives on the future of lawyer formation and skill development. Together, these leaders offer unique perspectives on how AI is creating both challenges and opportunities across the spectrum of legal practice.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting your career, staying ahead of the curve in AI adoption is essential for maintaining professional relevance and ethical standards. This session will provide critical insights for all legal professionals, regardless of their practice area, by addressing the strategic, ethical, and practical considerations of AI integration. Those involved in corporate counsel, alternative dispute resolution, public interest advocacy, or legal education will find the discussion especially valuable as it covers diverse applications of AI and offers insights on the future of legal practice. AI is reshaping how legal services are delivered, and understanding its ethical implications and practical applications is vital for adapting to the future of legal practice.