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CLE Event: The Ethical Use of Generative AI in Legal Research and Drafting
Live In-person & Live Webinar
CLE Event: The Ethical Use of Generative AI in Legal Research and Drafting
Start
10/26/2026 - 6:05 PM
End
10/26/2026 - 7:05 PM
COURSE DETAILS
This program will examine the ethical and professional responsibility issues that arise when attorneys incorporate artificial intelligence into their practice. Topics will include the duty of competence under Rule 1.1, with a focus on understanding both the capabilities and limitations of AI tools before relying on their outputs, as well as the confidentiality obligations imposed by Rule 1.6 and the risks associated with entering client or case-specific information into AI platforms. The program will also address the duty of candor to the tribunal under Rule 3.3, including the importance of independently verifying legal research, citations, and authorities, and will review recent sanctions cases involving AI-generated inaccuracies and fabricated citations.
In addition, the program will discuss supervisory responsibilities under Rules 5.1 and 5.3, emphasizing attorneys’ ongoing responsibility for AI-assisted work product and the need for appropriate oversight of both lawyers and nonlawyers using these technologies. Participants will gain practical guidance on developing a responsible workflow for integrating AI into legal research and drafting, including strategies for validation, quality control, and risk management. The program will conclude with a judicial perspective on the use of AI in litigation and legal practice, highlighting what courts expect from attorneys who incorporate AI tools into their professional work.
Attorneys who attend this program will receive an insight into:
- Identify and apply key professional responsibility rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, including duties of competence, confidentiality, candor, and supervision.
- Recognize and mitigate ethical and practical risks associated with AI-assisted legal work, including the protection of client information and the verification of AI-generated research and citations.
- Develop a responsible workflow for incorporating AI into legal research, drafting, and other legal tasks, with appropriate quality-control measures and attorney oversight.
- Understand current judicial expectations regarding the use of AI in litigation and legal practice, including lessons from sanctions decisions and best practices for maintaining credibility before courts and tribunals.
FACULTY
Hon. Ronald Castorina, Jr., New York City Civil Court – Richmond County
CLE CREDITS
1 NY Credit: 1 Ethics; Transitional and Non-Transitional
GENERAL INFORMATION
To Register: Click the Register button below. You will be prompted to log in or create an account to complete your checkout. To receive the membership discount you must be a member before completing your checkout. Click here to learn more about becoming a member.
In-person Location: 111 Broadway 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006.
Webinar Link: After completing the checkout, you will receive a separate email with webinar access instructions. That email will arrive closer to the program start time.
Course Materials: We will email the link to download course materials 30 minutes before the program starts.
CLE Certificates: After verifying your attendance, we will add your certificate to the “Download CLE Certificates” page, which you can access from your “My Account” page.
Tuition Assistance: Tuition Assistance is available to qualified attorneys. Click here for the application and submission procedure.
For assistance please contact cle@nycla.org or dial 212-267-6646 ext 215. For technical assistance please contact Daler Radjabov or dial 212-267-6646 ext 238.