Agenda

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Thursday, April 10, 2025

9:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT


Agenda:

What You Should Know About Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI
Presented by Amy Cann

  • Data privacy overview
  • Artificial intelligence overview
  • Cybersecurity overview

Practical Cloud Storage and Data Management
Presented by June Hunter

  • Secure and compliant tools
  • Easy access and collaboration
  • Efficient and scalable storage
  • Reliable backups and recovery

Use of AI for Document Drafting
Presented by Kathleen (Katie) Brown

  • Practical applications of AI in document creation and review
  • AI-powered document drafting for efficiency and accuracy
  • Best practices for enhancing document quality with AI
  • Ethical implications for AI in legal documentation

Use of AI for Document Review/Summarization
Presented by Luke Rushing

  • Why use AI to summarize documents?
  • Choice of models
  • Input considerations
  • AI – proofing your work

Navigating Legal Ethics in the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Management
Presented by C. Sheehan

  • Cybersecurity threats
  • Discussion of Rules 1.1 (competence) and Rule 1.6 (confidentiality)
  • Define artificial intelligence
  • Discussion of ABA Formal Opinion 512 regarding the ethical use of AI, e.g., Rules 1.1, 1.6, 1.4, 1.5, 8.4, 5.2, 5.3, and duties of truthfulness
  • Review of common AI tools and the risks and benefits
  • Ways to ethically use AI

 

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Credits

Paralegals
6.0 CLE Hours (Including 1.0 Ethics Hour)

NFPA - National Federation of Paralegal Associations
6.0 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Ethics Credit)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 CLE hours, including 1.0 ethics hour, for paralegals. Paralegal certification is not required to participate in this course. Licensed paralegals should refer to specific rules to determine eligibility.

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) has approved this course for 6.0 total CLE credits, which includes 5.0 general CLE credits and 1.0 ethics CLE credit.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.

Speakers

Kathleen "Katie" Brown

Associate Dean for Information Resources, Charleston School of Law, in Charleston, SC

Ms. Brown is a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree, recognized for her contributions to integrating technology and ethics into legal education. She is also the recipient of the 2024 AALS Section of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Award. Ms. Brown holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law with an emphasis in intellectual property law, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and a B.F.A. from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLE instructor on legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legal technology, process optimization, and legal research. She has taught law school courses including Legal Technology for Practice and Art of Advocacy, in addition to several courses on artificial intelligence, and various specialized legal research topics. Ms. Brown is an active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). She has held numerous leadership positions within the organization, including serving on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Her research interests include intellectual property, acting skills for lawyers, legal technology in education, and artificial intelligence. She is co-author of the forthcoming book Strategic Tech Integration in the Legal Academy: A Comprehensive Guide for Aligning with ABA Standards and Modern Legal Practice.

Amy M. Cann, Esq.

Cann Law, PC

Cann Law, PC 
Amy M. Cann is the founder of Cann Law, P.C., where she practices business, employment, and technology law. Before becoming an attorney, Amy owned a consulting firm serving businesses throughout New England and worked extensively in business operations, organizational leadership, and human resources. She previously practiced at McLane Middleton, P.C. 

In addition to her JD degree, she earned an MBA and certifications in data privacy and cybersecurity, and has a particular interest in the practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in legal practice. 

Amy serves as co-chair of the NHBA Solo/Small Firm Practice Section and as a volunteer mediator for the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. She regularly presents continuing legal education and professional training programs on employment law, workplace investigations, technology, and the use of AI in legal practice for UNH and several national organizations. 

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-cann/  

June Hunter

Technical Enablement Lead, DISCO Law Better

June Hunter is a technical enablement lead for legal software company, DISCO, where she works daily to train individuals on legal technology. Before joining DISCO, Ms. Hunter worked as a paralegal/IT services provider/e-discovery Specialist at CGS3, LLP, a boutique real estate firm in San Diego. She is equipped with a powerful combination of IT systems expertise and legal experience and has a unique capability for recognizing and resolving the complex technology issues encountered in a law firm environment. A graduate of the ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program at UC San Diego, Ms. Hunter has worked in the legal field for 34+ years in roles such as legal secretary, paralegal, litigation support, and computer software trainer. Her industry experience and talent has made her a go-to provider of clear, hands-on training for other legal professionals on effectively using legal software.

Luke Rushing

General Commercial Litigator with Huth Reynolds LLP, in Huntington, NY

A former entertainment lawyer with significant experience representing creative entities, Luke Rushing is now a general commercial litigator with a strong focus on maritime law and artificial intelligence. As Co-Chair of the ABA Committee on Artificial Robotics and Intelligence, Luke has been at the forefront of educating lawyers on this new technology. As a maritime attorney, Luke has been a lead team member of several of the most high-profile cases ever in front of the Federal Maritime Commission, including a case where his client was given the largest award in FMC history. A James Kent Scholar at Columbia University School of Law — where he also earned a certificate in foreign and comparative law and served as an Articles Editor of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law — he also speaks business proficient Japanese. Luke holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and previously externed for the Hon. Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. 

Cari L. Sheehan

Assistant General Counsel, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Cari L. Sheehan is an assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. With over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility, she serves as the firm’s assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. In addition, she assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers and engagement letters, and other items with ethical implications. She also assists in providing ethical training and education within the firm to its attorneys and staff. Ms. Sheehan is an adjunct professor at the IU Robert H. McKinney School where she teaches Professional Responsibility. She is also a former assistant clinical professor of Business Law and Ethics at the Kelley School of Business. She is passionate about promoting ethical awareness, integrity, and professionalism in the legal and business fields and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in these domains. Ms. Sheehan is a frequent presenter and author on ethics and professionalism in the legal industry. She is a recurring author with the Res Gestae regarding the ethics curbstone and has been quoted in publications for her knowledge on ethical topics. Ms. Sheehan is also an avid speaker, having given over 200 seminars on ethics and professionalism for various local and national platforms. Her primary area of research is regarding the ethics of AI and how it affects the legal and business community.

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