We're running out of time to identify the functions and design the competencies of the post-AI legal profession. Here's my latest "Future Lawyer Starter Kit." Tell me what you think.

It’s the end of the legal industry as we know it and I feel fine. I really do. The legal industry as we know it is already over. The seismic event that triggered this evolutionary shift happened in…

A senior executive with ContractPodAi discusses how legal AI poses economic benefits for in-house departments and disruption risks for law firm billing models.

A new survey of 475 inhouse professionals across the US has found that 58% of them expect a ‘reduced reliance on outside providers for routine tasks’, because of the use of genAI. Meanwhile, 23% of…

Artificial intelligence and automation are fueling the marriage of data governance, ESG framework management and cybersecurity into overdrive.

Discover how generative AI and deepfakes are challenging the authenticity of digital evidence, raising concerns for courts, legal professionals, and cybersecurity experts in the age of "deep doubt.

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. **** Technology Competence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence With technology evolving so quickly, powered by the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, keeping pace with change becomes all the more critical. For lawyers, the ethical requirement of maintaining technology competence plays a large part in that endeavor. The duty of technology competence is relatively broad, and the obligations required by this ethical rule can sometimes be unclear, especially when applied to emerging technologies like AI. Rule 1.1 states that a “lawyer...

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. **** Legal Ethics in the AI Era: The NYC Bar Weighs In Since November 2022, when the release of ChatGPT was first announced, many jurisdictions have released AI guidance. In this column, I’ve covered the advice rendered by many state ethics committees, including California, Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, the American Bar Association, and most recently, Virginia. Now, the New York City Bar Association has entered the ring, issuing Formal Ethics Opinion 2024-5 on August 7th. The New York City Bar...

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. **** Practical and Adaptable AI Guidance Arrives From the Virginia State Bar If you're concerned about the ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) tools, the good news is that there's no shortage of guidance. A wealth of resources, guidelines, and recommendations are now available to help you navigate these concerns. Traditionally, bar associations have taken years to analyze the ethical implications of new and emerging technologies. However, generative AI has reversed this trend. Ethics guidance has emerged far more quickly, which is a very...

Spellbook, a pioneer in legal genAI, has launched ‘the first full-fledged AI agent’ for legal work. The agentic capability, branded ‘Associate’, aims to eliminate drudgery and unlock a new level of…

As we enter the Age of Accessible Law, a wave of new demand is coming our way — but AI will meet most of the surge. What will be left for lawyers? Just the most valuable and irreplaceable role in law.

Here is my recent Daily Record column. My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. **** New Report Highlights GenAI Adoption Trends in Law For legal professionals facing an ever-evolving technology landscape shaped by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, data-driven decisions are the key to successful adaptation. Because change is occurring quickly, up-to-date information is key. That’s where the Thomson Reuters Institute 2024 Generative AI in Professional Services Report comes in. This report highlights how professionals, including lawyers, view and use generative AI (GenAI). It offers insights into legal professionals’ attitudes and adoption rates and provides law firm leaders...

In a proposal he said “many will reflexively condemn as heresy,” Judge Kevin Newsom suggests that those who follow an “ordinary meaning” approach to law should consider how AI-powered LLMs such as ChatGPT can “inform the interpretive analysis.”

Melissa Rogozinski's story of sexual assault in 2016 serves as a reminder that when lawyers are accused of sexual misconduct, there is rarely substantial punishment, one expert says.

Don't tell me about your effort. Show me your results. Tim Fargo  I have recently attended several legal tech conferences and other lawyer meetings,

Fed up with what they see as their industry's tolerance of men's transgressions and predatory behavior, women are telling their stories — in person, in group chats and on LinkedIn.