Artificial intelligence tools are now embedded in legal research, drafting, document review, and client communications, raising significant ethical concerns. This program examines AI use under the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct, including competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication with clients (Rule 1.4), supervision of lawyers and nonlawyers (Rules 5.1–5.3), and candor to the tribunal (Rule 3.3). The course focuses on avoiding improper delegation of legal judgment to AI and implementing ethical guardrails for responsible use.

This program cuts through AI hype and focuses on realistic, lawyer-controlled use of generative AI for drafting, analysis, and document review. While primarily substantive, the course emphasizes accuracy, verification, and integration into existing workflows without displacing professional judgment.