This session was recorded on Wednesday 20 September 2023 as part of the Buzzwords: Generative - live webinar.

Generative AI has been generating a bit of buzz recently. In this session, we will discuss its opportunities and challenges for lawyers, and explore how existing legal obligations can and should be applied to this technology.

Our expert panel will elaborate on various aspects related to generative AI and its impact on legal practice, including:

• What is generative AI, its current landscape, and use within the law,     
• How to avoid new risks that emerge from its use,
• Whether generative AI might be engaging in legal practice and who is responsible when something goes wrong,
• Its current and future impact on the legal profession, including business models and pricing of legal services. 

Get the buzz on generative AI.

We are pleased to deliver this on-demand recording complimentary to members.

Panel Moderator Anneka Ferguson, Senior Lecturer with the UNSW Practical Legal Training Program, Solicitor of Walker Gibbs and King, Member of the Law Society of NSW Ethics Committee

Tom Dreyfus, CEO, Co-founder Josef

Aggie Maisano, General Counsel, Gadens Lawyers, Member of the Law Society of NSW Ethics Committee

Clayton Noble, Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand

Lindsay O’Connor, Head of Core Product – Pacific, LexisNexis

Jennie Pakula Manager, Innovation and Consumer Engagement Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner

Bruno Solia, Partner, MinterEllison

Dr Dilan Thampapillai, Dean and Head of School, The School of Law, the University of Wollongong

This session was recorded on 16 July 2024 as part of the Fundamentals of GenAI for lawyers – live webinar.

Understanding Generative AI is essential for all lawyers. Legal-specific GenAI solutions are being released and solutions such as Copilot are integrating into standard applications like Outlook and Word, and understanding how these solutions work is vital for legal professionals.

In this webinar, Nick Abrahams aims to empower lawyers by showcasing the transformative impact of GenAI on legal productivity. Attendees will discover how leveraging these innovative technologies can revolutionise efficiency and effectiveness in legal practice.

Key Takeaways from the session:

• Understand the landscape of GenAI apps available to help lawyers - from immediately-accessible public apps like ChatGPT and Claude to enterprise solutions like Spellbook, Microsoft Copilot and Thomson Reuters CoCounsel.
• Navigating Ethical and Professional Conduct with GenAI: Gain insights into the key professional and ethical considerations necessary when integrating GenAI into legal practice.
• Implementing GenAI for Enhanced Efficiency: Learn actionable use cases of GenAI in legal settings that you can apply immediately to boost your and your team's efficiency.

Future Learning Opportunities

For those interested in a deeper understanding of Legal GenAI, consider enrolling in the Bond University online, micro credential also taught by Nick Abrahams, The Breakthrough Lawyer: GenAI Productivity Training for Lawyers. Designed for all lawyers, in-house or in private practice. Six hours to gain the detailed knowledge and tools necessary to harness the potential of GenAI for your legal practice.