The Ethics of AI in a Legal Aid Practice

The fourth of five webinars in the "Into to AI" series explores the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in a legal aid practice, including guidance from the ABA and legal regulators on various topics including bias, privacy, transparency, and ensuring AI tools align with the rules of professional responsibility. 

Presented by Sari Montgomery, Partner at Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke LLC, and Wendy Muchman, Professor of Practice Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcuqprjIoHNIM2B9OWYxKXLvH-aideSRr

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Register for and access the entire Intro to AI webinar series at the following links: 

January 7 at 12:00 pm - "What is Artificial Intelligence?"
Presented by Marcelo Halpern, Perkins Coie technology transactions and privacy lawyer
Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This AI primer will break down what is artificial intelligence, how it works (on a non-technical level), and some of the basics of how to approach AI as tool. This is a great way to learn the basics of AI before attending the rest of the webinar series! 
Join at https://zoom.us/j/96922085496 - no registration required

January 17 at 11:00 am – “Effective Communication with AI” 
Presented by Damien Riehl, VP, Solutions Champion at vLex
Do you want to use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist you in your work, but you don’t know how to start? Learn how AI can be used in a legal aid program, along with the basics and best practices for interacting with AI tools and chatbots (called “prompting”) to get the results you want. 
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlfu2gpzIqHdBivmJjretkVxZXwXLyzabk

January 21 at 12:00 pm – “What is an AI Use Policy, Why Do I Need It, and How Do I Get One?” 
Presented by Trisha Rich, Partner & Chair of the Legal Profession Team, Holland & Knight; Professor of Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility at NYU School of Law
Designed for program leaders to learn the essentials of AI use policies, why they are critical for your organization, and practical steps to develop one that ensures ethical and responsible AI adoption by your team. 
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpcuuupjktGtDnQfy-yKe4-mkqDgrmenbB

February 6 at 12:00 pm – “The Ethics of AI in a Legal Aid Practice”
Presented by Sari Montgomery, Partner at Robinson, Stewart, Montgomery & Doppke LLC, and Wendy Muchman, Professor of Practice Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Explore the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in a legal aid practice, including guidance from the ABA and legal regulators on various topics including bias, privacy, transparency, and ensuring AI tools align with the rules of professional responsibility. 
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqcuqprjIoHNIM2B9OWYxKXLvH-aideSRr

February 18 at 12:00 pm – “Legal Aid Community Perspectives on AI”
Presented by Lisa Colpoys, Senior Consultant, AI Initiative, and Hanna Kaufman, Director of Justice Innovation Initiatives, Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
In October 2024 the Lawyers Trust Fund conducted a survey of the Illinois legal aid community’s knowledge of and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Learn current community perspectives on AI and how the results of this survey, along with dozens of discovery interviews, are shaping the direction of LTF’s AI Initiative. 
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcOygqjMoG9z7fSwRtM_8g1HsVPzp5mSq