Chances are, you're already using extractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in some areas of your legal practice — whether that be for case search, client management, document preparation, or some combination of these. Now, generative AI – the type of AI that powers tools like ChatGPT — is on the verge of changing the way you research again. This CLE will detail how AI can be harnessed in the legal industry, offering examples, resources, and tips. Additionally, the CLE will cover a lawyers ethical duty to use generative AI responsibly to ensure the information generative AI is accurate and reliable to ensure the best outcome for your clients.
Aaron S. Book
Founding Partner
Webster Book LLP
Aaron S. Book is a founding partner of Webster Book LLP, located in Alexandria, Virginia. He has been named a “Top Lawyer” by Washingtonian Magazine, is listed in the “Best Lawyers in America®,” and also is named a Virginia “SuperLawyer®.” Aaron maintains an active trial practice in both civil and criminal law. In addition to federal and state trial work, Aaron has argued cases before the Virginia Supreme Court. Aaron’s trial practice areas include complex commercial disputes, white collar criminal defense, partnership disputes, real estate disputes, professional malpractice, and general criminal defense. Recent criminal cases include murder, bank robbery, assault, grand larceny, drug possession, and witness tampering. Aaron is licensed in Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Aaron enjoys taking on court-appointed criminal cases at the state and federal level as well as handling certain matters on a pro bono basis. Aaron serves as a Guardian ad Litem for children in the Arlington and Alexandria courts in custody and foster care matters. He also focuses on representation of juveniles in criminal matters. Aaron also is an attorney for individuals with mental health issues subject to the involuntary commitment process and has served in that role in over 450 involuntary commitment hearings.
Prior to forming Webster Book, Aaron spent six years as a trial lawyer with Reed Smith LLP, a large international law firm. Aaron also worked for the U.S. Office of Government Ethics as a management analyst. Aaron received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Virginia, and received his J.D. from William & Mary Law School, where he served as Senior Articles Editor of the William & Mary Law Review. Aaron is a member of Virginia and District of Columbia Bars, The Barristers, the George Mason University American Inn of Court where he was President for the 2013-14 Inn year, the Federal Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Aaron lives with his wife and twins in Washington, DC, and his hobbies include weight training, boxing, and guitar.
Donna Baird
Research Consultant
LexisNexis
Donna Baird is a seasoned expert in legal research with over 30 years of experience training legal professionals in the state of Virginia. Renowned for her deep knowledge of legal research products and methodologies, Donna has dedicated her career to helping attorneys, paralegals, and legal researchers enhance their skills and efficiency.
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