Professional Responsibility in the Age of AI: The Intersection of Ethics Requirements and AI Use in Litigation
Date: Oct 7, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 10:40 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $254.00
Non-Member Price: $125.00
Section Price: $191.00
Areas of Law: Ethics
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Keynote
Moderator
- Kaitlyn E. Stone, Esq.
- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, Morristown
Presenters
- Randy Gray
- IQVIA, Parsippany
- Candy Mingst
- Manager, Legal Affairs, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into legal practice, lawyers must navigate a complex ethical landscape. This program will explore the ethical implications of AI use in litigation, with a focus on available guidance including the Rules of Professional Conduct, recent court decisions, and guidance issued by state and local bar associations. Topics will include the duty of competence in using generative AI tools, confidentiality risks, and the importance of supervision and human oversight to avoid reliance on inaccurate or fabricated outputs. The session will also address cybersecurity vulnerabilities introduced by AI platforms and the cross-border implications of data sharing and AI-generated content.
Attendees will gain practical insights into developing responsible AI policies, supervising AI use within legal teams, and maintaining client trust in an evolving technological environment while remaining in good ethical standing. The program will provide concrete takeaways tailored to the needs of litigators and in-house counsel, real-world case studies, and legislative and regulatory updates, all grounded in current practice.
Program Agenda:
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9:00 | Introduction
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9:03 | Potential Ethical Challenges Relating to Competency, False Statements and Frivolous Lawsuits, and Diligence
Understanding attorneys’ obligations under RPCs 1.1, 1.3, 3.1, and 4.1, including overviews of how AI technology works, AI use disclosure requirements, cross-border issues to keep in mind, and legal frameworks to review to ensure compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct -
9:35 | Navigating AI Issues Related to Attorneys’ Duty of Candor to the Court (RPCs 1.4, 8.4), Communication with Clients (1.4), and Charging a Reasonable Fee (RPC 1.5)
A deep dive into attorneys’ requirements under RPCs 1.4, 1.5, and 8.4, including how to avoid potential pitfalls in communication with clients and the Court when it comes to AI use in legal practice -
9:50 | Ethical Implications of AI Use for Attorneys’ Confidentiality and Supervisory Obligations
Exploring how to navigate potential confidentiality challenges in AI use, from data overflows and breaches to AI-assisted attacks and theft of technology, in addition to understanding implications of AI use for protective orders and the attorney-client privilege -
10:40 | Adjourn
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