The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative language models, such as ChatGPT, into the legal profession has revolutionized the way lawyers draft contracts, conduct legal research, write briefs, and communicate with clients. While these technological advancements offer significant benefits, they also bring forth a range of ethical pitfalls that lawyers must navigate to ensure they uphold their professional responsibilities. This presentation explores the major ethical considerations associated with the use of AI in the legal field as they relate to:
- Competence
- Confidentiality
- Unauthorized practice of law
- Billing
- Accountability
- Informed Consent
- Bias and discrimination
In addition to illustrating the potential ethical pitfalls, the presenter will demonstrate some of the capabilities of AI to give lawyers ideas about how they implement this burgeoning technology in their practices today.