ChatGPT in the Legal Field: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Ethical Considerations

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Mindfully leveraging technology such as ChatGPT can help promote attorney well-being by providing lawyers with an effective means to help reduce workload and stress. For example, ChatGPT can help streamline workflow and communication processes, which can have far-reaching positive effects on reducing the anxiety of uncertainty and managing client expectations. Ultimately, harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT lends itself to more balanced work-life integration, including more time for self-care, family, and friends.

Join Attorneys Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett in this cutting-edge CLE course exploring the benefits, pitfalls, and potential ethical ramifications of incorporating ChatGPT into your legal practice. Through real-life examples and live demonstration, we will examine how ChatGPT can enhance legal research, drafting, and client communication. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of AI and the law.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the capabilities of ChatGPT and how it can be used in the legal setting to enhance efficiency
  • Identify the benefits and pitfalls of using ChatGPT in legal practice
  • Investigate the issues related to bias, accuracy, and confidentiality when using ChatGPT
  • Analyze the ethical considerations that arise when using ChatGPT with references to relevant Rules of Professional Conduct

About the Presenters

Cynthia Sharp, Esq.

The Sharper Lawyer

Practice Area: Attorney Well-Being

Veteran attorney Cynthia Sharp (CEO of The Sharper Lawyer) works with motivated lawyers seeking to generate additional revenue for their law firms. She practiced law from 1982–2009 and then embarked on a professional speaking and writing career. Ever since, she has served solo and small firm attorneys throughout North America. In the spring of 2020, she co-founded legalburnout.com, dedicated to helping those in the legal industry succeed by applying principles of mindfulness to all areas of their lives.Cindy, author of The Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Planning published by ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, is also a Contributor ...

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Rebecca Howlett, Esq.

The Legal Burnout Solution

Practice Area: Personal (+ 2 other areas)

Becky Howlett is an attorney, legal educator, and certified contemplative practices teacher committed to promoting well-being in the legal field and beyond. In the spring of 2020, she co-founded legalburnout.com to help legal advocates effectively manage stress, cultivate healthy work environments, and prevent burnout. As Director of Attorney Well-Being, Becky has led live meditations for over 2500 attorneys in the United States and Canada.

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