Kellen M. Shearin
Associate | Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PCNavigating the Ethical Frontier: AI in Legal Practice | Live Webinar
Broadcast Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET) | On-Demand 24 hrs later
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the legal landscape, attorneys face new ethical dilemmas, regulatory uncertainties, and professional responsibilities. With increasing reliance on AI for legal research, drafting, and client interaction, understanding its implications is essential. This session will explore the intersection of AI and legal ethics, offering practical guidance on responsible use. Topics include bias and fairness in AI tools, confidentiality and data privacy, competence in using AI, and how existing professional conduct rules are being interpreted and adapted in response to AI. Attendees will gain insight into emerging ethical standards and leave equipped to make informed, compliant decisions in an AI-driven practice.
Key Topics:
- Identify key ethical risks and regulatory considerations associated with AI use in legal practice.
- Evaluate the duty of technological competence in relation to AI-assisted tools and services.
- Apply professional responsibility rules to ensure ethical decision-making when integrating AI into client services.
Agenda:
Kellen M. Shearin, Associate, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC & Nadel LLP
Who Should Attend:
- Attorneys and Legal Advisors
- In-house Counsel and General Counsel
- Law Firm Partners and Associates
- Ethics and Compliance Officers
- Legal Tech and Innovation Officers
- Legal Educators and Bar Association Leaders
- Risk Management and Professional Responsibility Professionals
- Legal IT and Operations Teams
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: None
Course Code: 1411534 | Total Credits: 2.0
CLE Credits:
CA CLE 2.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 1/14/2028
PA CLE 2.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 1/14/2028
VT CLE 2.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 12/31/2027
NJ CLE 2.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 2.00 Ethics and Professionalism – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 2.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 2.00 Ethics – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 2.00 Ethics – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 2.00 Ethics – Approved Until: 1/14/2028
Pending CLE Application:
GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HI