Plenary Sessions
Thursday Opening Plenary Session
June 20, 2024
Using Artificial Intelligence with Both the Benefits and Risks in Mind
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed at an unprecedented pace, surpassing other technologies in its rapid development. But this swift deployment of AI introduces various risks, leaving many in the legal profession apprehensive about safely incorporating it into their practice. Hear from experts who encourage lawyers to harness AI technology in representing clients, while approaching it with the risks in mind. You'll learn from Judge Scott Schlegel, one of the country's technology experts who has experience incorporating AI into the courts. Discover his perspectives on:
The benefits AI brings to court automation and access to justice
Regulation, standards, and best practices for lawyers using AI in generating court documents
Other ways courts could use AI
Increasing judicial awareness of AI
Professor David Kemp will explain strengths and limitations of AI based on his experience teaching legal research and writing and professional responsibility. He will discuss:
Fundamentals of how generative AI models like ChatGPT work*
Strengths and weaknesses of the tool
Ethical considerations
Risk and safety concerns (i.e., privacy, security, inaccurate content, IP issues)
How to assess the suitability of any AI-driven tool.
Be prepared for the future of the legal profession by gaining a better understanding of the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
* Prof. David Kemp will be presenting a separate, stand-alone session entitled “The Practical Applications of AI" following the opening plenary from 9:50 am - 10:50 am.
Speakers:
Hon. Scott U. Schlegel, Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
David S. Kemp, Adjunct Professor, Rutgers Law School
Friday Opening Plenary Session
JUNE 21, 2024
Law Firm Family Feud
In the past year, several new ethics opinions were issued by the ABA Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and by the State Bar's Professional Ethics Committee. In addition, the use of Generative AI has raised a number of ethical issues. This program is designed to provide attorneys with the information they need to comply with their ethical obligations and to provide that information in a way that will be easy to remember.
Participants:
Thomas J. Watson
WILMIC, Madison
Your Game Show Host
Annie Jay
Assistant District Attorney - Dane County, Madison
Contestant
Stacie H. Rosenzweig
Halling & Cayo, S.C., Milwaukee
Contestant
T.R. Williams
Madison
Contestant
Emil Ovbiagele
OVB Law & Consulting, S.C., Milwaukee
Contestant
David H. Perlman
Judicial Education, Madison
Contestant
Timothy C. Samuelson
Office of Lawyer Regulation, Madison
Contestant
Dean R. Dietrich
State Bar President, Weld Riley, Wausau
Panelist
Aviva Meridian Kaiser
Madison
Panelist
Sarah Peterson
State Bar of Wisconsin, Madison
Panelist
Friday Closing Plenary Session
Communicate More Effectively: Power Moves to Increase Confidence and Influence
We spend most of our working hours communicating without purpose, and then wonder why we don't secure that client, receive the promotion, or feel defeated. Whether you communicate in the courtroom, or in the conference room, this program will show how communication behaviors dictate our future success and will include specific tips for women to show up with purpose and power!
Human beings are judged everyday by how we show up, personally and professionally. Our communication style -what we say, how we say it- has become the basis for how others view us and ultimately treat us. Take charge of your personal and professional future by learning how to communicate with precision and intent for dynamic growth!
Participants will learn how to:
Increase awareness of how our communication behaviors dictate how others view us and treat us
Show up confidently (and why that is important)
How to adopt specific body language techniques to increase your influence
Control any fears of speaking in front of others
Communicate purposefully in both formal and informal situations
At the close of the program, attendees will report: (1) An increased knowledge of how their communication behaviors affect other's perception of them and how this influences their career; and (2) Increased ability to implement specific techniques to communicate confidence, expertise, and influence.
Speaker:
Meg Bucaro, Communication Strategist
