The Oklahoma Bar Journal June 2024

it is crucial to address the ethical implications surrounding its use. No lawyer would want to submit a brief to a court containing hal lucinated cases and quotes. This session will explore ethical con siderations, potential biases and best practices when integrating AI technologies into legal practice. The Oklahoma Bar Association’s AI conference offers a unique opportunity for legal professionals to engage in dis cussions, gain valuable insights and network with experts in the field. Attendees will leave with an improved understanding of the potential of AI in law practice and be inspired to adapt their practices to meet the demands of the future. Mark your calendars for July 12, and join us at our Annual Meeting for this exclusive AI conference.

OBA Practice Management Advisor Julie Bays and Catherine Sanders Reach will then take the stage to present “AI Tools For Today’s Lawyer.” The session will highlight a range of AI tools available that can aid lawyers in tasks like legal research, document analysis and data visualization. If one has a specific task they want to improve with AI, sometimes the lesser-known tools that are not legal industry-specific can be very useful. By leveraging AI tools, legal professionals can save time, improve accuracy and make data driven decisions with confidence. The conference will culminate with a session on the “Ethics of Using AI Today,” led by OBA General Counsel Gina Hendryx and me. As AI becomes more prevalent in the legal profession,

Another crucial aspect of AI adoption in the legal profession is leveraging it for knowledge management. Ben Schorr and Catherine Sanders Reach, direc tor for the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, will lead a ses sion on “AI and Knowledge Management,” where they will discuss how law firms can har ness AI technologies to organize and access large amounts of legal knowledge effectively. They will cover AI-powered solutions that enable lawyers to quickly find rele vant information, summarize long documents, draft accurate legal documents and deliver exceptional client service. They will also give us a peek at what they believe are the next significant AI develop ments coming up.

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