AI & Law: Navigating the Path Forward TogetherArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025A note from the most current ChatGPT model published by OpenAI.
AI in the Small Law Firm – The Need for a Formal Written PolicyBy Edward J. Jarot, Jr. & William D. LohrmanArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025Carefully drafted policies are especially critical in the setting of a small firm, where the attorney is constantly torn between performing legal services while also balancing the legal and ethical limitations and pitfalls. For all the power that AI offers, small firms are strongly encouraged to develop and refine an express policy for the use of chatbots, generative AI, and the other AI tools currently available, along with those that will be created in the immediate future. This article contains a sample AI policy.
Allerton Conference 2025: Exploring the Future of Law with Artificial IntelligenceBy Mallory P. SanzeriArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025The Illinois State Bar Association’s biennial Allerton Conference is just around the corner, and this year’s theme is one that every legal professional should have on their radar: "Generative Artificial Intelligence – Fact or Fiction: Transforming the Legal Practice." Held from April 2-4, 2025, at the I Hotel & Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Co-hosted by the ISBA Civil Practice and Procedure Section and the ISBA Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Practice of Law, and sponsored by ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, the conference will feature leading legal scholars, judges, and technology experts discussing the opportunities and challenges AI presents for attorneys.
Crafting Influence: The Role of Language and AI in Legal AdvocacyBy Mark C. PalmerArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025A good lawyer also knows that words which may work wonderfully before a jury could backfire in a brief as inappropriate exaggeration or inflammatory and emotional. As lawyers, we must know our audience. Just how powerful are words in shaping perception and future action? Let us turn to quantum theory to better understand their impact.
Deepfakes in the Courtroom: Problems and SolutionsBy George BellasArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025“Deepfakes” are altered or completely fabricated AI-generated images, audio, or video, that are also extremely realistic, making them difficult to discern from reality. In a sense, they’re AI’s version of photoshopping. Lawyers need to educate themselves and their firms on what deepfakes are and how to spot them, develop a healthy skepticism of content they encounter, and question its source. Take nothing at face value, and closely scrutinize details of that content to look for anything inconsistent with reality, such as people with more or less than five fingers.
How to Maintain the Ethical Use of AI in Personal Injury MattersBy Michael McCreadyArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025Ethical concerns are rightly of primary concern for attorneys using AI tools in their practice. Key among them are data privacy, algorithmic bias, and client confidentiality. Best practices are essential to navigating these challenges.
Letter from the EditorBy James E. CooganArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, March 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
The Sword of Damocles and Artificial Intelligence in LawBy Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily HolmesReal Estate Law, March 2025A discussion of the Sword of Damocles story to draw a lesson—artificial intelligence should be used only as an augmentation of the attorney. The attorney needs to have a metaphorical sword over their head.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2025Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal FeesBy Mark C. PalmerArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025The author explores the ethical implications of the use of generative AI tools in client billing and considers ethics statements from other bodies and jurisdictions.
From the Bench: AI in the CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025A judicial perspective on the use of generative AI in legal work product before the bench accompanied by the 22nd Circuit Standing Order.
Letter from the EditorBy James E. CooganArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025An introduction to the inaugural issue of The Prompt.
Leveraging Generative AI: Transforming the Practice of LawBy George "Geo" BellasArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025A general review of how legal practitioners can use these tools in their practice from a broad perspective.
Update on Artificial Intelligence in the Illinois CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielLaw Related Education for the Public, December 2024To some extent, the fury involved with Artificial Intelligence has slowed, but be advised AI continues to evolve and impact the fray of legal practice in Illinois and beyond.
Business Data Privacy Standards and the Impact of Artificial IntelligenceBy Rita W. GarryPrivacy and Information Security Law, October 2024In an era where data is often likened to the new oil, its management, protection, and ethical use have become paramount concerns for businesses worldwide. As businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence to derive insights and streamline operations, the need for robust data privacy standards and effective governance frameworks has never been more critical.
Update on Artificial Intelligence in the Illinois CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2024To some extent, the fury involved with Artificial Intelligence has slowed, but be advised AI continues to evolve and impact the fray of legal practice in Illinois and beyond.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, July 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
Emerging Tools for Combating Deep FakesBy Beverly A. BernemanIntellectual Property, June 2024As the technology evolves, so does the law. The law may lag behind the technology, but anyone using, publishing, or distributing generative artificial intelligence of a celebrity should be cautious.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlCorporate Law Departments, May 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlInsurance Law, May 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
Artificial Intelligence: Key Legal Issues for BusinessesBy Daliah Saper & Jay SchleppenbachBusiness and Securities Law, May 2024Several key legal areas that businesses will want to keep an eye on as artificial intelligence technology evolves.
Artificial Intelligence: Key Legal Issues for BusinessesBy Daliah Saper & Jay SchleppenbachBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2024Several key legal areas that businesses will want to keep an eye on as artificial intelligence technology evolves.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlBench and Bar, April 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
AI and Law: An Opportunity to Improve Legal PracticeBy Damien RiehlEmployee Benefits, March 2024Recent exponential leaps in advanced large language models have presented both opportunities and challenges that have the capacity to reshape the legal landscape.
