Montana Lawyer June/July 2025

JUNE/JULY 2025 VOL. 50 ISS. 3

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STATE BAR OFFICERS President Antoinette “Toni” Tease, Billings President-Elect Aislinn W. Brown, Helena Secretary-Treasurer Erica R. Grinde, Missoula Immediate Past President J. Stuart Segrest, Helena Chair of the Board Albert “Rich” Batterman, Baker BOARD OF TRUSTEES Area A Ryan G. Hennen, Whitefish Area B Beth Hayes, Missoula Dana L. Hupp, Missoula Natasha P. Jones, Missoula Area C Kaylan A. Minor, Dillon Area D Anthony Gallagher, Great Falls Claire Lettow, Great Falls Area E Albert “Rich” Batterman, Baker Area F

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Justice Meets Algorithms: The Rise of Gen AI in Law Firms

Shedding Juror Bias by Violating Expectations

How to Manage the Risks Associated with Substantive Malpractice Missteps

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MISCELLANY 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 6 MEMBER NEWS 8 PRO BONO CHRONICLES 10 FOR YOUR REFERENCE

Craig D. Charlton, Helena Anna M. Kecskes, Helena Lindsey R. Simon, Helena Area G Sherine D. Blackford, Bozeman Matthew A. Haus, Bozeman Area H Shane P. Coleman, Billings Eli J. Patten, Billings Michelle Sullivan, Billings ABA DELEGATES Michael Klepperich, ABA Delegate ( Young Law yers’ Division ) Matt Thiel, Missoula (Statewide Delegate) Tucker Gannett, Billings (State Bar Delegate)

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