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Examines ethical obligations when using AI in legal practice, covering ABA Opinion 512, confidentiality concerns, deep fakes, and emerging court rules.

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What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to responsibly use AI tools while maintaining ethical obligations under ABA Model Rules and Formal Opinion 512.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of AI terminology, available legal technology tools, local court AI disclosure rules, and strategies for avoiding hallucinations.

AI Fundamentals
Understanding machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, and generative AI terminology.
Ethical Obligations
ABA Formal Opinion 512 requirements for competence, diligence, confidentiality, and candor.
Legal Tools
Available AI platforms including Westlaw Co-Counsel, Lex Machina, and ChatGPT applications.
Deep Fakes
Identifying AI-generated fake video, image, and audio content in legal matters.
Court Rules
Local AI disclosure requirements in Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.
Bias Prevention
Recognizing AI hallucinations and inherent biases from human-created training data.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn how to responsibly use AI tools while maintaining ethical obligations under ABA Model Rules and Formal Opinion 512.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical knowledge of AI terminology, available legal technology tools, local court AI disclosure rules, and strategies for avoiding hallucinations.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding Deepfakes: AI-Generated Media and Detection Challenges

Session 2

Legal and Ethical Implications of Deepfake Technology

Session 3

Authentication Standards for Digital Evidence in Court

Session 4

Current Case Law Addressing Deepfake Evidence Issues

Session 5

Deepfakes Impact on Witness Credibility and Juries

Session 6

Forensic Tools and Techniques for Deepfake Detection

Session 7

Privacy Law Concerns in the Deepfake Era

Session 8

Admissibility Standards for AI-Generated Deepfake Evidence

Session 9

Expert Testimony Requirements in Deepfake Litigation Cases

Session 10

Future of AI, Legal Standards, and Digital Evidence

clock 2:00 pm - 2:12 pm EST

Understanding Deepfakes: AI-Generated Media and Detection Challenges

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

This session introduces deepfake technology, explaining how AI and machine learning create highly realistic fake video, image, and audio content. Participants will learn why detection capabilities continue to lag behind creation technology and examine real-world examples of deepfake identification challenges.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 2:12 pm - 2:24 pm EST

Legal and Ethical Implications of Deepfake Technology

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Explore the ethical obligations attorneys face when encountering deepfake evidence under ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. This session covers duties of competence, candor toward tribunals, and the responsibility to verify AI-generated content before court submission.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 2:24 pm - 2:36 pm EST

Authentication Standards for Digital Evidence in Court

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

This session examines the authentication requirements for digital evidence and how deepfakes complicate traditional verification methods. Participants will learn about proposed Federal Rules of Evidence amendments, including potential Rule 901(c) addressing AI-generated content authentication.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 2:36 pm - 2:48 pm EST

Current Case Law Addressing Deepfake Evidence Issues

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Review key cases including Wadsworth v. Walmart where attorneys faced sanctions for relying on AI-generated false citations. This session analyzes how courts are responding to AI hallucinations and the consequences of submitting unverified AI content.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 2:48 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Deepfakes Impact on Witness Credibility and Juries

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Examine how deepfake technology affects jury perception and witness credibility assessments in litigation. This session explores the challenges of distinguishing authentic evidence from sophisticated AI-generated fabrications and implications for trial advocacy.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 3:10 pm - 3:22 pm EST

Forensic Tools and Techniques for Deepfake Detection

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Discover the forensic approaches available for identifying deepfake content, including analysis of skin perfection and other telltale signs. This session covers potential safeguards such as watermarking original recordings and creating traceability mechanisms for authentic content.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 3:22 pm - 3:34 pm EST

Privacy Law Concerns in the Deepfake Era

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Address the significant privacy implications of AI platforms that collect vast amounts of data without guaranteed protection. This session explores confidentiality obligations under Model Rule 1.6 and risks of inputting sensitive information into off-the-shelf AI tools.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 3:34 pm - 3:46 pm EST

Admissibility Standards for AI-Generated Deepfake Evidence

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Analyze the evidentiary standards governing admissibility of potentially AI-generated content and how courts evaluate reliability. This session covers local court rules requiring AI disclosure, including requirements from the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 3:46 pm - 3:58 pm EST

Expert Testimony Requirements in Deepfake Litigation Cases

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Learn when and how to engage technology experts to address AI limitations and ensure compliance with competence requirements. This session covers the role of expert witnesses in authenticating or challenging digital evidence and explaining AI technology to courts.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

clock 3:58 pm - 4:10 pm EST

Future of AI, Legal Standards, and Digital Evidence

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Explore the evolving landscape of AI regulation and anticipated amendments to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure regarding AI disclosures. This session provides practical guidance on implementing AI policies, continuing education requirements, and maintaining ethical compliance as technology advances.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Marlon A. Primes is a member of Brennan, Manna & Diamond’s Cleveland office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Business and Tort Litigation Practice. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio with more than three decades of experience, he now represents companies across the United States in high-stakes litigation. His work has included complex civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Primes has been recognized for his leadership within the legal profession and for his civic and community contributions.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Primes earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where he studied broadcast news and political science. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the District of Columbia, and all Ohio state courts.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Primes has received numerous professional honors recognizing his legal service, teaching, and leadership. His awards include the Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Business Institute (2025), the Trailblazer Award from the Norman S. Minor Bar Association (2023), and the President’s Award from the National Bar Association (2022). Earlier in his career he received the Craig Tame Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio and recognition from Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of its “People on the Move.” He is also a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Foundation, distinctions reserved for a small percentage of attorneys recognized for professional achievement and leadership.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Primes has played an active role in professional organizations and bar leadership. He served as President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, becoming both the first African American attorney and the first government attorney to hold that role. He also served as National Vice President of the National Bar Association, the largest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the United States, and as Chair of the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association. His professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the American Law Institute, the Ohio State Bar Association, and leadership roles in several legal and civic organizations.

Experience

Mr. Primes has handled complex civil litigation throughout his career, including matters involving business disputes, employment law, securities litigation, healthcare and medical malpractice, education law, and internal corporate investigations. During his more than 30-year tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio, he represented federal agencies and institutions such as the Veterans Affairs Medical System and other government entities in litigation matters. In private practice, he continues to represent corporations and organizations in high-stakes litigation, jury trials, and appellate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. He also frequently lectures and teaches legal topics and has served as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center, which trains federal prosecutors and attorneys.

Marlon Primes

Brennan, Manna & Diamond

Marlon A. Primes is a member of Brennan, Manna & Diamond’s Cleveland office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Business and Tort Litigation Practice. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio with more than three decades of experience, he now represents companies across the United States in high-stakes litigation. His work has included complex civil matters in state, federal, and appellate courts, including jury trials and appellate proceedings. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Primes has been recognized for his leadership within the legal profession and for his civic and community contributions.

Education & Credentials

Mr. Primes earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, where he studied broadcast news and political science. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio, the District of Columbia, and all Ohio state courts.

Recognition & Leadership

Mr. Primes has received numerous professional honors recognizing his legal service, teaching, and leadership. His awards include the Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Business Institute (2025), the Trailblazer Award from the Norman S. Minor Bar Association (2023), and the President’s Award from the National Bar Association (2022). Earlier in his career he received the Craig Tame Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio and recognition from Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of its “People on the Move.” He is also a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Ohio State Bar Foundation, distinctions reserved for a small percentage of attorneys recognized for professional achievement and leadership.

Professional Involvement

Mr. Primes has played an active role in professional organizations and bar leadership. He served as President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, becoming both the first African American attorney and the first government attorney to hold that role. He also served as National Vice President of the National Bar Association, the largest association of African-American lawyers and judges in the United States, and as Chair of the Litigation Section of the Ohio State Bar Association. His professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the American Law Institute, the Ohio State Bar Association, and leadership roles in several legal and civic organizations.

Experience

Mr. Primes has handled complex civil litigation throughout his career, including matters involving business disputes, employment law, securities litigation, healthcare and medical malpractice, education law, and internal corporate investigations. During his more than 30-year tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio, he represented federal agencies and institutions such as the Veterans Affairs Medical System and other government entities in litigation matters. In private practice, he continues to represent corporations and organizations in high-stakes litigation, jury trials, and appellate proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. He also frequently lectures and teaches legal topics and has served as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center, which trains federal prosecutors and attorneys.

Philip Favro

Innovative Driven

Philip Favro is a leading expert on issues relating to the discovery of electronically stored information, serving as a court-appointed special master, expert witness, and trusted advisor to law firms and organizations on matters involving electronic discovery and ESI.

Recognition & Leadership

He is a nationally recognized scholar on electronic discovery, with courts and academic journals citing his articles.

Professional Involvement

Phil regularly provides training to judges on electronic discovery and ESI.

Experience

He is a licensed attorney who in private practice represented organizations and individuals in litigation across the spectrum of business disputes. He has extensive experience in the courtroom including motion practice involving summary judgment, preliminary injunctions, and discovery disputes, together with trial and arbitration experience.

Markus Primes

Federal Aviation Administration

Markus Primes is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Manager currently leading strategic initiatives in aviation and aerospace at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with expertise in integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced data visualization.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Technology from Purdue University, Master's degree in Systems Engineering from George Washington University, MBA from Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

Experience

Over a decade of proven experience in aviation and aerospace, optimizing performance and ensuring mission success in highly regulated environments.

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