Topic: Artificial Intelligence and the Ethical Practice of Law: New Tools and Old Rules

This presentation is a continuation of our September meeting and will cover ethical issues related to the use of AI in the practice of law.

While the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of law grows exponentially, the professional ethics rules governing the practice of law do not (or cannot) change to keep up. But should they? While we touched briefly on the topic of AI and the ethical practice of law in our September 2026 meeting, this presentation will take a deeper look at cases exploring whether the use of new technological tools alters the fundamental duties defining the ethical practice of law. 

Speaker: David Watson

David Watson joined the Office of Lawyer Professional Responsibility as Assistant Director in January 2026. Before joining the OLPR, David practiced in Minnesota as a civil litigator, including prosecuting, litigating large-loss fire and explosion cases from initial investigation through appeal, insurance defense and coverage disputes, and maritime cargo losses. David served as a district court law clerk for two years in the Seventh Judicial District in Minnesota after receiving his JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2015.

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

Ethics CLE credit has been applied for this session from NFPA.

Please RSVP by November 10, 2026.

Sponsored by: Probate & Tax Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrea MacLean at Andrea.MacLean@bravlaw.com.