Addressing AI use in the Legal Profession
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a routine part of legal practice. Lawyers use generative AI to conduct legal research, draft documents, and perform administrative functions . AI tools can reduce the time required to perform routine tasks which lowers client costs and expands access to justice . However, its use also raises concerns around client confidentiality, data security, and reliability of work products. Despite these risks, the Rules of Professional Conduct (“the Rules”) do...