Daily Educational Programming Schedule – By Area Of Law

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Showing Programs In The Following: AI Track

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
11:00AM - 12:30PM

Opening Business Session and Keynote Presentation: Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on the Practice of Law

Presidential/For All Attorneys, Technology Track (Music Box Theatre)

Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), but do lawyers really need to know about it? Join us for this discussion that will explore how AI is shaping our profession and what opportunities may now open for you and what you should be concerned about.CLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.2 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.0 professional practice credit
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive credit pending

Keynote:
Dr. Chris Mattmann, President and Founder, Mattmann.AI, LLC, International Expert in Artificial Intelligence, Author and Speaker
  
Moderator/Speaker:
Thomas P. Scrivo, Esq., O'Toole Scrivo LLC
  
Speakers:
Hon. Glenn A. Grant, Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, Administrative Office of the Courts
Hon. Jaynee LaVecchia (Ret.), McCarter & English, LLP
Hon. Katherine B. Forrest, U.S.D.C. (Ret.), Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Patrick Fuller, Chief Legal Strategist, ALM
William H. Mergner Jr., Esq., Leary Bride Mergner & Bongiovanni PA, NJSBA President-Elect
Jennifer N. Sellitti, Esq., New Jersey Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
1:30PM - 3:00PM

AI Task Force: Basic Session on AI and the Law

Technology Track (Central Meeting Room 2/3)

The NJSBA AI Task Force on Artificial Intelligence program is pleased to present this comprehensive “crash course” designed to equip New Jersey attorneys, judges, and other legal professionals with essential knowledge about artificial intelligence. The program will focus on key areas that every attorney should be familiar with, including but not limited to: Gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its applications in the legal field. Addressing ethical considerations when using AI in legal practice. Exploring the impact of AI on legal processes and decision making. Identifying the potential risks and challenges posed by AI in the legal sector. The faculty of this program will be comprised of distinguished members of the NJSBA AI Task Force, who will bring their expertise and insights to provide a well-rounded understanding of artificial intelligence in the context of law. This program will be an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and law.CLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Karen P. Randall, Esq., Connell Foley LLP
  
Speakers:
Cristina Dolan, Senior Lecturer, Program Curriculum Committee Member, Columbia University
Harry Halikias, Sr. Director, Global Information Security, Sony Music
Philip W. Lamparello, Esq., Chasan Lamparello Mallon & Cappuzzo, PC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
3:45PM - 5:15PM

Artificial Intelligence and Minority Communities – Navigating the Coming Wave

Diversity and Inclusion, Technology Track (Luna)

As artificial intelligence seeps into every facet of our lives, its potential to magnify existing inequities demands scrutiny. For instance, artificial Intelligence can exacerbate the disinformation problem, automate preestablished patterns of discrimination and increase threats to privacy through facial recognition software. In this program, participants will hear from a panel with diverse views on the subject that will make for a robust and comprehensive dialogue.CLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Anthony Vaughn, Jr., Esq.
  
Speakers:
Hon. Ronald J. Hedges (Ret.), Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Clifford D. Dawkins, Esq., Rutgers Law School
Trina L. Glass, Esq., Duane Morris LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 16
8:30AM - 10:00AM

Advanced Issues With AI: Balancing Innovation and Risk (NJSBA AI Task Force Program 2)

Technology Track (Central Ballroom CD)

Designed for attorneys already acquainted with AI and Generative AI, this program offers a non-technical exploration into some of the more advanced legal considerations and applications arising as a result of AI. The panel will explore topics like the impact of AI on document creation, review, and negotiation, its role in the courtroom, and its influence on legal staffing and discovery processes. You’ll also learn how AI is utilized as a marketing tool and the implications it holds for client interactions. Finally, the panel will examine the sociological and cultural shifts that are likely to take place within the legal profession as a result of this new technology. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead in understanding the evolving role of technology in law.CLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE: This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour)
NY CLE: (Non-transitional): 1.5 professional practice credits
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Dr. Robert Spangler, NJSBA
  
Speakers:
Steven J. Eisenstein, Esq., Lum Drasco & Positan LLC
Jessica Lewis Kelly, Esq., Administrative Office Of The Courts
Naju R. Lathia, Esq., Day Pitney
Rebecca L. Rakoski, Esq., XPAN Law Partners LLP

THURSDAY, MAY 16
10:30AM - 12:00PM

AI/GAI and Its Use for Lawyers and Employers: What Can Go Wrong?

Diversity and Inclusion, Labor, Technology, Young Lawyers Track (Luna)

Join us for a discussion of how these tools are used in law firms; what it means for hiring, recruiting, interviewing and more in the employment context; the impact AI will have on diversity, hiring and retention; the latest case updates; EEOC and DOJ guidance and much more.CLE Credits For This Program:

CLE Credits For This Program:
NJ CLE:  This program has been approved for 1.8 credits (50-minute hour), including 0.6 diversity and inclusion credits
NY CLE: (Transitional & Non-transitional): 1.0 professional practice and (Non-transitional) 0.5 diversity, inclusion and elimination of bias credits
PA CLE: 1.0 substantive and 0.5 ethics credits pending

Moderator/Speaker:
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton Law Firm PC
  
Speakers:
Hon. Ronald J. Hedges (Ret.), Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Diana-Marie Laventure, Esq., Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
NaSheena Porter Poznansky, Esq., Assistant United States Attorney, District of New Jersey
Stephanie Wilson, Esq., Reed Smith, LLP

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From section, committee and division meetings with valuable CLE credit, to receptions and dinners and special events, the New Jersey State Bar Association regularly holds meetings so our members can meet their mandatory CLE requirements and network with the state’s largest attorney membership.

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2024 Annual Meeting & Convention


The New Jersey State Bar Association is thrilled to announce the 2024 Annual Meeting & Convention will be held at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa May 15-17

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The New Jersey State Bar Association is thrilled to announce the 2024 Mid-Year Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland at The Shelbourne Hotel, Nov. 2-9.

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