Generative AI and In-House Lawyering

Ethical and professional duties for attorneys require them to “stay abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology.” This program will advance the education and awareness of how generative AI can, will, and should transform the legal landscape and the day-to-day practice as lawyers. This program offers snapshots of innovative uses of AI in legal problem-solving, ethical considerations, and practical strategies for incorporating AI responsibly into daily workflows.

Attendees will learn about creative and innovative developments in the use of generative AI within the legal field, including AI-assisted interpretation of language and contracts. The speakers will explore case studies highlighting both successful and flawed applications of AI by attorneys, gaining a nuanced understanding of the ethical and professional implications. In-house lawyers will discover how AI can enhance contract management, regulatory tracking, internal communications, reporting, and people management. The program will equip attorneys with practical takeaways and protocols to effectively and integrate AI into daily practice.

This course is suitable for a wide range of attorneys in any field who are interested in exploring the avenues AI has to offer.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore how AI can assist in predicting ambiguities in contract interpretation so legal drafters can avoid conflict in contract administration and enforcement
• Assess how AI might assist in interpretation of language in legal drafting
• Evaluate potential pitfalls in deploying AI in legal research and writing, and how to establish workflow protocols to prevent AI mishaps
• Predict how Gen AI tools might be deployed by in-house legal departments for advising clients and managing the department’s work
• Analyze how to mitigate risks of using Gen AI tools and to ensure that those tools improve, rather drag upon, productivity