Whether you're AI-curious or already implementing these tools, this course provides the ethical framework and practical skills needed to maintain competence in an evolving legal landscape. Transform Your Practice with Confidence & Compliance.

Join Steno expert, Joe Stephens, for a comprehensive exploration of AI in litigation that bridges ethical obligations with practical implementation. This hands-on session delivers both the ethical framework and tactical skills, like security evaluation and prompt writing, you need to leverage AI tools safely and effectively in your practice. As AI reshapes legal practice, understanding both the ethical implications and practical applications isn't just beneficial—it's becoming essential to maintaining competence. This course directly addresses your professional obligations while providing immediately applicable skills.

In this presentation, attorneys will learn:

• Ethical AI Implementation: Navigate client confidentiality, data security, and professional responsibility in the AI era
• Security-First Approach: Master protocols for protecting client information when using AI tools
• Practical Prompt Writing: Learn hands-on techniques for crafting effective AI prompts for legal tasks
• Real-World Applications: See live demonstrations of AI tools in litigation contexts
• Risk Management: Identify and avoid common pitfalls in AI implementation.

Rhonda Mallory, drawing on 35 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, unpacks the realities of mediating claims involving government defendants. This program explores why mediating with public entities often requires a more complex, time-consuming process—complete with multi-level approval structures, limited negotiation flexibility, and post-settlement delays.

Join the BHBA Art Law Section for an in-depth look at the fair use defense in recent AI litigation and changes in applications of fair use in light of the Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith and the pre-publication version of the Copyright Office's report, released in May 2025, on copyright and generative AI training.