Evidentiary Challenges with AI

The National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary (NAALJ) hosted a free webinar titled "Evidentiary Challenges with AI" on August 27, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM. This event was led by the Honorable Paul Grimm, a nationally recognized authority on electronic discovery and electronically stored information (ESI), as well as evidentiary issues involving digital media, including AI. Judge Grimm's landmark opinions have advanced the law concerning ESI issues, such as inadvertent disclosure, waiver of privilege, proper methods for search and retrieval, and the duty of counsel and parties to cooperate during pretrial discovery to reduce the cost and burden, as well as the admissibility, of digital evidence. He has also published extensively on topics related to digital evidence, AI as evidence, and the potential impact of generative AI on the judicial system. Additionally, Judge Grimm has taught courses, lectured, and written extensively on topics relating to e-discovery, technology and law, civil procedure, discovery, and evidence. In September 2009, he was appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and he chaired the subcommittee on discovery until 2015. Judge Grimm served in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland from 1997 to 2006 as a magistrate and served as the Chief Magistrate from 2006 to 2012. In 2012, he was appointed as a District Judge, a position in which he served until his retirement in 2022. He currently serves as the director of the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law School, which seeks to improve the administration of justice and judicial independence through judicial education in the United States and internationally, as well as through its publications, seminars, programs, and symposia.

The webinar focused on the evidentiary challenges posed by artificial intelligence in legal proceedings. Judge Grimm discussed the complexities of handling AI-generated evidence, addressing issues such as the authenticity, reliability, and admissibility of digital media. He also explored the potential impact of generative AI on the judicial system, emphasizing the need for legal professionals to understand the capabilities and limitations of AI tools to ensure fair and just outcomes.

This event was conducted entirely online, providing a platform for legal professionals to engage with cutting-edge discussions on AI's role in the courtroom. While the webinar did not offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, it served as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of technology and law.

Legal professionals, including judges, attorneys, and administrative law judges, would find this webinar particularly beneficial. The session offered insights into the evolving challenges of integrating AI into legal processes, making it a must-attend for those seeking to stay informed about technological advancements in the legal field.