The "AI Disclosures: Wording, Liability & Litigation Risks" program is an on-demand Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course offered by the Federal Bar Association. This two-hour session, co-sponsored with myLawCLE, is designed to educate legal professionals on the ethical and practical considerations of integrating generative AI into legal practice.
The course is divided into two sessions. The first session, led by Ron Hedges, focuses on the ethical obligations and disclosure requirements when attorneys utilize AI tools. Topics include determining when AI usage necessitates disclosure, crafting effective disclosure language, understanding liability risks, and addressing billing considerations in the context of AI-accelerated work. The second session features Ron Hedges, Hon. Helen Adams, and Lelia Parker, who discuss the implications of AI in litigation, particularly concerning AI "hallucinations"—instances where AI generates inaccurate or fabricated information. This session covers strategies to prevent such errors, the importance of verifying AI-generated content, supervision of staff using AI, and emerging case law related to AI misuse in legal proceedings.
This program is tailored for attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff seeking to understand the intersection of AI technology and legal ethics. Participants will gain insights into managing risks associated with AI, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and implementing best practices for AI usage in legal settings.
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Speakers(3)
Hon. Helen Adams
U.S. Magistrate Judge at Southern District of Iowa
Helen C. Adams has served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Iowa since February 13, 2014. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Iowa in 1985, and her law degree from the University of Iowa in 1988, with high distinction and Order of the Coif. She began her legal career as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Harold D. Vietor in the Southern District of Iowa from 1988 to 1990.
Lelia Parker
Associate at Covington & Burling LLP
Lelia Parker is an associate at Covington & Burling LLP, where she focuses on litigation and investigations. She has experience representing clients in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters. Lelia earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her B.A. from Yale University.
Ron Hedges
Principal at Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Ronald J. Hedges is the principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC. He served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey from 1986 to 2007. He is a frequent writer and speaker on various topics related to electronic information and is the principal author of the 'Judicial Guide to Social Media'.
Event Details
- Date
- January 29, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $195.00
- Audience
- Attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff interested in understanding the ethical and practical considerations of integrating AI into legal practice.
- CLE Credits
- 2 hour CLE