AI Ethics and Professional Responsibility

• Format: Accredited Video
• Program date: May 8, 2026 - 1:00 pm est.

• Educator: The Hon. Justice Rick Libman, Ph.D. (Osgoode) of the Ontario Court of Justice

Ethics, Professionalism, and EDI in the AI Era- Mod 1: Course 1.1 (AI Ethics & Prof. Responsibility) - Registration for Standalone Credits

Description

This course addresses the fundamental shift in a lawyer's ethical obligations in an AI-saturated landscape. It provides a roadmap for maintaining professional integrity and protecting solicitor-client privilege while utilizing automated systems.

• Key Learning Outcomes:

  • The Duty of Technological Competence: Understanding the LSO/LSBC mandate to maintain a functional knowledge of the risks and benefits of the technology used in your practice.

  • Confidentiality & Data Sovereignty: How to prevent "data leakage" into public AI models and ensuring your firm's cloud-based LLMs meet professional secrecy standards.

  • The Duty of Supervision: Establishing internal firm protocols for reviewing AI-generated work product (drafting, research, and analysis) to prevent "hallucinations" and factual errors.

  • Client Disclosure & Transparency: Developing clear, defensible retainer clauses and communication strategies to inform clients of AI involvement in their matters.

Registration Details & Format

Admission Requirement: Registrants must be licensed legal practitioners in good standing (Canada or International).

Learning Formats:

• Online: 24/7 On-Demand Video 

• Online: Live Interactive Sessions 

Registration Instructions

Upon successful payment, an automated email will be sent within 5 minutes. Registrants must check their email account, including the spam/junk folder, for further access instructions.

Professional Declaration & Terms

• Privacy & Data Policy: Registrants agree that they will not use real, sensitive, or identifiable client data during any AI tool demonstrations or practical labs if applicable. 

• Attendance Verification: Registrants understand that for "Audit-Proof" certification, attendance (live) or watch-time (on-demand) will be tracked, and if applicable Registrants may participate in a brief knowledge assessment at the end of each module.

• Refund Policy: Registrants acknowledge that module fees are non-refundable once digital course materials or videos have been accessed.

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