The Ethics & Malpractice Risks of A.I.
3 CLE / 3 E - On Demand Seminar
The Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct requires lawyers to “keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology”. This program will look at the relevance of A.I. on the profession and the ethics and malpractice considerations when using it in your practice.
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TOPICS:
The QUIZ
A potpourri of the hottest topics in legal malpractice and ethics, and what you need to know to protect yourself from novel malpractice risks and ethics complaints.
The Ethics & Malpractice Risks of A.I.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has the potential to change the practice of law with real opportunities for growth and advancement for attorneys who knowledgeably adopt and use A.I. tools. However, ignoring AI technology or hastily rushing its implementation can create ethics and malpractice risks. A look at AI and Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1. Competence; 1.5. Fees; 1.6. Confidentiality of Information; 1.18. Duties to Prospective Client; 3.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions; 3.3. Candor Toward the Tribunal; 4.1. Truthfulness in Statements to Others; 4.4. Respect for Rights of Third Persons; and 5.3. Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants.
Bias & Secondary Trauma in the Legal Profession
It is common for clients to have been traumatized as victims of abuse, crime or other adversity. It is just as common for attorneys, law firm staff and others in the profession to be affected emotionally by this trauma. This session helps identify situations leading to secondary trauma, symptoms, and ethical considerations under the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1. Competence; 1.3. Diligence; 1.4 Communication; and 8.4 Misconduct.
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FACULTY:
Christian A. Stiegemeyer
The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, St Louis, MO
Christian A Stiegemeyer is the Director of Risk Management for The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company and Executive Vice President of The Bar Plan Foundation. He annually conducts more than seventy Risk Management seminars, on a wide variety of ethical and legal malpractice issues, covering current issues concerning professionalism and providing practical solutions for dealing with malpractice and ethical concerns.
The Ethics & Malpractice Risks of A.I.
3 CLE / 3 E - On Demand Seminar
ICLEF • Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Indianapolis, IN • Premier Indiana CLE