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2026-07-15 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-07-15 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
This session applies ABA Formal Opinion 512 and Rule 1.1 to generative AI in practice, covering independent verification standards, the growing sanctions docket, court disclosure orders, and how state bar guidance diverges on the competence floor.
Jan L. Jacobowitz
Robin C. Schard
Christopher B. HopkinsThis session works through Rule 1.6 obligations when using AI tools, distinguishing consumer from enterprise products, addressing vendor data handling, AI transcription tools, informed consent in engagement letters, and the privilege waiver gap after Heppner.
Jan L. Jacobowitz
Robin C. Schard
Christopher B. HopkinsThis session examines Rule 1.4 client communication and Rule 1.5 fee reasonableness when AI shortens task time, working through Opinion 512’s materiality standard, the Virginia LEO 1901 split, and proper pass-through of AI subscription costs.
Jan L. Jacobowitz
Robin C. Schard
Christopher B. HopkinsThis session equips solo and small-firm attorneys with actionable compliance frameworks drawn from Opinion 512, the Heppner ruling, and emerging case law, covering documentation habits, key policy terms, and implementation guidance for an individual or firm AI policy.
Jan L. Jacobowitz
Robin C. Schard
Christopher B. Hopkins
Legal Ethics Advisor

University of Miami School of Law Library

Hopkins PA

Legal Ethics Advisor
Jan L. Jacobowitz is a nationally recognized legal ethics, social media, and technology expert and the founder and owner of Legal Ethics Advisor, through which she provides legal ethics consulting, expert testimony, opinion letters, and CLE training to law firms and legal organizations. Recent engagements have addressed attorney fees, conflicts of interest, the unauthorized practice of law, and innovative collaborations to provide legal services. She also continues to teach at the University of Miami School of Law.

University of Miami School of Law Library
Robin Schard is a librarian and legal information professional with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as Director of the University of Miami School of Law Library. At UM, she teaches courses on legal research, artificial intelligence, and other law-related technology, and has also delivered numerous CLEs and workshops on research and technology. Her work bridges traditional legal research scholarship with the rapidly evolving technology tools that today’s practicing attorneys and law students rely on.

Hopkins PA
Christopher B. Hopkins is a trial and appellate lawyer with Hopkins PA in West Palm Beach, bringing nearly three decades of experience in commercial and civil litigation for businesses and families. He also represents Florida lawyers in bar discipline cases. His practice focuses on emerging technologies, including privacy, defamation, data breaches, and internet crimes. A frequent speaker and prolific author, he has published over 100 articles spanning litigation, technology, and ethics, and integrates cutting-edge technology and AI into his litigation practice.

Legal Ethics Advisor
Jan L. Jacobowitz is a nationally recognized legal ethics, social media, and technology expert and the founder and owner of Legal Ethics Advisor, through which she provides legal ethics consulting, expert testimony, opinion letters, and CLE training to law firms and legal organizations. Recent engagements have addressed attorney fees, conflicts of interest, the unauthorized practice of law, and innovative collaborations to provide legal services. She also continues to teach at the University of Miami School of Law.

University of Miami School of Law Library
Robin Schard is a librarian and legal information professional with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as Director of the University of Miami School of Law Library. At UM, she teaches courses on legal research, artificial intelligence, and other law-related technology, and has also delivered numerous CLEs and workshops on research and technology. Her work bridges traditional legal research scholarship with the rapidly evolving technology tools that today’s practicing attorneys and law students rely on.

Hopkins PA
Christopher B. Hopkins is a trial and appellate lawyer with Hopkins PA in West Palm Beach, bringing nearly three decades of experience in commercial and civil litigation for businesses and families. He also represents Florida lawyers in bar discipline cases. His practice focuses on emerging technologies, including privacy, defamation, data breaches, and internet crimes. A frequent speaker and prolific author, he has published over 100 articles spanning litigation, technology, and ethics, and integrates cutting-edge technology and AI into his litigation practice.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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