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.

Cybersecurity failures directly implicate lawyers’ ethical duties. This program connects real-world cyber threats—such as ransomware, phishing, and vendor breaches—to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct, including competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication with clients regarding breaches (Rule 1.4), and supervision of staff and vendors (Rules 5.1–5.3). The focus is on practical steps lawyers must take to protect client information and comply with ethical obligations.

An insider’s guide to the Pennsylvania attorney disciplinary system, from grievance through final disposition. This program addresses the ethical duties implicated in discipline matters, including competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication (Rule 1.4), misconduct (Rule 8.4), and obligations during investigations. The course also focuses on risk mitigation and avoiding the most common causes of discipline.

Pennsylvania lawyers have an affirmative duty to maintain technological competence. This program explains that obligation under Rule 1.1 (Competence), as informed by Comment [8], and explores how failures in technology understanding can also implicate Rules 1.6 (Confidentiality) and 5.1–5.3 (Supervision). The emphasis is on practical knowledge lawyers must possess to meet ethical requirements.