Responsible AI Adoption in Law Practice: Leveraging Power and Ensuring Compliance

Marissa J. Moran | CUNY

Marissa J. Moran is an attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, New York State, New Jersey, and the United States District Courts. She received her B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from Fordham University, and is a member of the Sigma Alpha Nu Honor Society. She received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School, was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and received the American Jurisprudence Awards in Evidence; Real Estate Practice; and Trial Advocacy. While in law school she interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York (SDNY) and upon graduation, clerked for U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge Burton R. Lifland, SDNY. She later worked as an associate at Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler and Emmet, Marvin and Martin.

She is currently a professor at CUNY in the Department of Law and Paralegal Studies, New York City College of Technology, an ABA approved degree, where she teaches Legal Technology, Forensic Science & The Legal Process, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibilities, and Theatre of Law. Marissa has served as the college’s grievance counselor and chaired the Faculty Student Disciplinary Committee. She has also taught business law courses as an adjunct clinical professor at New York University, Stern School of Business. She currently serves on the National Association of Legal Assistants Certifying Board Exam Development Commission Essay Grading Committees.

Marissa has written articles for the Legal Educator, a publication of the American Association of Paralegal Educators, and has spoken at several New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and New Jersey State Bar Association CLEs, and national and local conferences Paralegal Educators conferences on such topics as Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Forensic Science & Law. Her article on biometrics and facial recognition technology appeared on the cover of the May/June 2023 NYSBA Journal.

Marissa serves as a judge for the We the People High School Competitions, Mock Trial NYC High School Tournaments, the ABA Law Student Division, National Appellate Advocacy Competitions, the ABA Dispute Resolution/Mediation Competitions, and Cardozo Law School Monrad G. Paulsen Moot Court Competitions, International Moot Court Honor Society, Oxford Competitions, BMI Entertainment and Media Moot and the Monroe Price Media Law Moot Court Competitions.

She is a member of the NYSBA Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, the Vice Chair of the NYSBA, Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession, and a member of the NYSBA, Committee on Continuing Legal Education, NYSBA, Committee on Committees, and the ABA International Law Section, Privacy, Cybersecurity and Digital Rights Committee.

Tom Martin | LawDroid & Foresight Legal

Tom Martin is a visionary legal AI advocate, coder, philosopher, lawyer, author, and sought-after speaker. As the CEO and founder of LawDroid, a pioneering Generative AI Legal Technology company and co-founder of the American Legal Technology Awards, Tom is at the forefront of transforming the legal industry. Recognized as an ABA Legal Rebel and Fastcase 50 Honoree, Tom is a thought leader in the legal technology space. He has captivated audiences as a speaker at renowned events such as ABA TechShow, LegalWeek, ILTACON, Clio Con, and Legal Innovators. His insightful writing has been featured in prominent publications, including the ABA’s Law Practice Today, Law Technology Today, and GP Solo Magazine.

Tom has also been a guest on popular podcasts like Legal Rebels, Un-Billable Hour, Lawyerist, the Digital Edge, and New Solo. With a passion for education, Tom hosts the weekly newsletter and podcast “LawDroid Manifesto,” where he explores the intersection of AI and the law. Tom also serves as a mentor at the Yale Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking and ATJ Tech Fellows, giving back to the next generation of legal innovators. He holds degrees from Yale University and UCLA School of Law. Tom is also a proud father to two amazing daughters and lives in Vancouver, Canada.

Session I – Great Power Brings with it Great Responsibility: Leveraging the Power of Generative AI in Law Practice while Aware of our Responsibilities | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

• Relevant ABA Model Rules (Competency, Confidentiality, Duty to Supervise, UPL, etc.)
• Public, private, and closed/enterprise GenAI platforms: Key distinctions
• Automating legal research, document drafting, and contract analysis
• Impact on administrative tasks (marketing, business development)
• Efficiency gains vs. maintaining quality and legal judgment
• Factors to consider when choosing an AI tool: Firm needs, practice areas, cost, and return on investment

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

Session II – AI in Legal Practice: Unlocking Innovation and Ensuring Compliance | 2:10pm – 3:10pm

• Enhancing Access to Justice through AI
• Understanding Client Expectations and Behaviors
• Collaborative AI
• Building a Culture of Innovation
• Privacy and data control measures
• Mitigating the risks of AI hallucinations
• The evolution of document automation in light of generative AI
• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards in AI adoption
• Fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in AI usage