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ChatGPT in the Legal Field: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence

Total Credits: 1 including 1 Ethics

Average Rating:
   101
Categories:
Legal Ethics |  Technology Proficiency
Faculty:
Becky Howlett, Esq |  Cynthia Sharp, Esq.
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Hour 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 60 day(s) after purchase.
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Tags: Artificial Intelligence Law Office Technology Legal Ethics Legal Research Legal Writing Office Productivity Technology Time Management ChatGPT

Description

Join Attorneys Cynthia Sharp and Rebecca Howlett in this cutting-edge CLE course exploring the benefits, pitfalls and potential ethical considerations as you incorporate ChatGPT into your legal practice. Through real-life examples and live demonstration, we will examine how ChatGPT can enhance legal research, drafting, client communication and even marketing. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the law. The presenters provide tips on how to comply with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct while integrating ChatGPT into their daily practice lives. Our discussion will include details about MRPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.6 and 5.3 and their relevance in the AI context.

Mindfully leveraging technology such as ChatGPT can help promote attorney wellbeing 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.

Learning objectives include:
     ● Understand 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.
     ● Discussion of issues related to bias, accuracy, and confidentiality when using ChatGPT.
     ● Understand the ethical considerations that arise when using ChatGPT with references to relevant Rules of Professional Conduct.
 

Handouts

ChatGPT CLE Materials (4.5 MB) 102 Pages Available after Purchase

Faculty

Becky Howlett, Esq's Profile

Becky Howlett, Esq Related Seminars and Products

Legal Burnout Solution

Becky Howlett is an attorney, consultant, and educator dedicated to facilitating positive relationships with others and ourselves.  After graduating from KU Law cum laude with a Tribal Lawyers Certificate in 2014, Becky focused her career on Indian Country advocacy, developing an expertise in federal Indian law and policy and tribal law. After experiencing burnout early on in her legal career, Becky felt compelled to do an in-depth study of meditation techniques and share these practices with others. In spring 2020, she co-founded legalburnout.com with the mission of empowering others to effectively manage their stress by promoting mindfulness practices in the legal field.

Cynthia Sharp, Esq.'s Profile

Cynthia Sharp, Esq. Related Seminars and Products

Director of Attorney Development

The Sharper Lawyer

Veteran Attorney Cynthia Sharp works with motivated lawyers seeking to build sustainable law practices. After building and selling her boutique firm which she ran for over a quarter of a century, she embarked on a professional speaking and consulting career.  For the past 10 years, she has dedicated herself to sharing practice building strategies and processes with solo and small firm attorneys throughout North America. In recognition of her contributions to the profession, the ABA GPSolo Division named her Trainer of the Year.  

As Director of Attorney Development, Cindy has established an international presence as an author and speaker on the topics of law firm branding and marketing strategies. She also shares practice management techniques with an emphasis on ethical implications - lecturing extensively to law firms, bar associations and other legal organizations.

She can be reached via email at cindy@thesharperlawyer.com.

Reviews

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Overall:      4.5

Total Reviews: 101

Comments

Kayla R - Portland, Maine

"Interesting topic and learnings about the plug-ins"

William B - Portland, Maine

"I greatly appreciated the discussion about how AI/ChatGPT could provide benefits in the administrative aspects of practicing law. Most information I’ve seen has focused on legal filings and client facing materials which are obviously potential issues."

Robert S - Roswell, New Mexico

"Drafting staff guidelines"

Ryne S - Albuquerque, New Mexico

"ChatGpt and their list"

Catherine A - Albuquerque, New Mexico

"All of it! I had no idea."

Emily P - Bedford, Massachusetts

"I learned how to customize ChatGPT instructions re: writing style, document length, etcc"

Jacob M - Houston, Texas

"Use AI for Legal Assistants to Improve Efficiency and legal research "

Dov S - Auburn, Maine

"Be very careful when using AI in my legal practice!!"

Kristin T - Portland, Maine

"Use ChatGPT for legal research and writing"

Mark R - Salem, Oregon

"Neither strategy nor tool. I intend to look further into the uses and potential benefits of chatGPT for blogs and other office uses. I have no prior experience, so I am beginning my journey with this technology."
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