Presented by: Leah Wilson, Executive Director of the State Bar of California

Ms. Wilson will be discussing the numerous changes at the State Bar, including Civility, Client Trust Accounting and more.

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Learn the California rules that govern ex parte communications with witnesses, unrepresented parties, the judges or court personnel to ensure to stay within the law. Learn when and what is ok to discuss and who needs to be copied before you make your next phone call or send your next email!

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With all the hype recently about generative AI and other AI software being used, it is imperative the legal professionals understand “the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology” to maintain their ethical duty of technology competence. From disinformation, to convincing content, to efficiencies gained by generative AI, the technology has exploded in use in a short span of time.

Learn the positive along with the cautions of how this emerging (or shall we say already emerged) technology affects our day-to-day working and personal lives, and its impact on the legal industry. Key takeaways from the presentation include; “new” AI technology isn’t as new as we think; responsible AI use and understanding of how it works; embracing AI tools intelligently for productivity gains while mitigating risk; use of generative AI in the practice of law; and discovery implications of generative AI.

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