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Practical AI Considerations for Litigators

Join Steno experts for a comprehensive exploration of AI in litigation that bridges ethical obligations with practical implementation. This hands-on session delivers both the ethical framework and tactical skills, like security evaluation and prompt writing, you need to leverage AI tools safely and effectively in your practice. As AI reshapes legal practice, understanding both the ethical implications and practical applications isn't just beneficial-it's becoming essential to maintaining competence. This course directly addresses your professional obligations while providing immediately applicable skills.

Learning Objectives

  • Navigate client confidentiality, data security, and professional responsibility in the AI era

  • Master protocols for protecting client information when using AI tools

  • Craft effective AI prompts for legal tasks

  • Apply AI tools in litigation contexts

  • Identify and avoid common pitfalls in AI implementation

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About the Presenter

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.