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.

Adobe Acrobat is one of the most powerful—and underutilized—tools in legal practice. This program teaches lawyers how to move beyond basic PDF viewing and develop efficient, repeatable workflows for pleadings, exhibits, records, and discovery, including automation and AI features. While primarily substantive, the course also addresses risk reduction and accuracy in document handling.

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.