COURSE DESCRIPTION
Enter the uncharted territory where artificial intelligence meets professional responsibility as technology transforms legal practice in ways that challenge traditional ethical frameworks. This groundbreaking program addresses the complex ethical implications of AI integration in legal services, from competence requirements to client confidentiality in automated systems. Master the emerging ethical landscape that will define the future of legal practice in an AI-powered world.
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Understand competence and supervision requirements for AI-assisted legal research and document review
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Navigate confidentiality and data security obligations when using cloud-based AI systems
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Address billing practices and client disclosure requirements for AI-enhanced legal services
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Master emerging guidelines for responsible AI use while maintaining professional integrity and client protection
Speaker:
David Hricik is a Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law, where he teaches courses in legal ethics, patent law and litigation, and federal civil procedure. He has authored or co-authored numerous books on topics such as property law, statutory interpretation, civil procedure, and ethical issues in patent prosecution and litigation. A graduate of the University of Arizona, where he earned his undergraduate degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and Northwestern University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, Professor Hricik practiced law for 15 years before transitioning to academia. He is a member of the American Law Institute and a fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and he continues to serve as counsel in legal malpractice and ethics matters.