Program Details
2025-11-06 13:45:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-11-06 13:45:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
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1:45 pm - 2:05 pm ESTThis session explores the competence requirements lawyers must meet when using generative AI tools, with particular focus on the hallucination problem and verification responsibilities. Participants will learn practical strategies for staying within their expertise, recognizing AI-generated errors, and understanding the lessons from cases like Avianca where attorneys submitted fabricated citations.
Eric T. Cooperstein 2:05 pm - 2:25 pm ESTThis session examines the evolving landscape of confidentiality protections when using generative AI, including the shift from initial uncertainty to current privacy policy protections offered by major platforms. Attendees will learn the reasonableness standard under Rule 1.6, how to conduct due diligence on AI tools, and clarification on common misconceptions about HIPAA applicability to legal practice.
Eric T. Cooperstein 2:25 pm - 2:45 pm ESTThis session addresses the billing implications of AI-enhanced efficiency, including why hourly billing must reflect actual time spent and alternative fee structures to capture value. Participants will also explore supervision responsibilities for AI use by staff, developing firm policies, and practical approaches to client disclosures in retainer agreements.
Eric T. CoopersteinKnown as the ‘Ethics Maven,’ Eric T. Cooperstein has represented or advised over 1,500 lawyers, judges, law firms, and bar applicants in nearly twenty years of private practice, specializing in legal ethics and law practice management.
Known as the ‘Ethics Maven,’ Eric T. Cooperstein has represented or advised over 1,500 lawyers, judges, law firms, and bar applicants in nearly twenty years of private practice, specializing in legal ethics and law practice management.
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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