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Course Information
  • smart_display Format

    On-Demand

  • signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level

    Intermediate

  • work Practice Area

    Family Law

Date & Time
  • event Date

    Wednesday, February 5, 2025

  • schedule Time

    1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT

  • timer Program Length

    90 minutes

Credit Information

  • This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.

$197.00
CLE
ALL

This CLE webinar will guide counsel through recent artificial intelligence (AI) innovations being used in family law practice to enhance case management, improve decision-making, and streamline client services. The panel will discuss the legal implications of these technologies and offer best practices for integrating AI into family law practice while addressing ethical and privacy concerns.

Faculty

Zain Kalson
CEO, Co-founder
Etheia Consulting, LLC

Mr. Kalson is CEO and Co-founder at Etheia Consulting LLP. 

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Jillian Duggan-Herd
Partner
Cage & Miles, LLP

For over a decade, trial lawyer Ms. Duggan-Herd has represented clients throughout San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. For her entire career, she has exclusively practiced family law. Ms. Duggan-Herd has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Family Law Specialist. She received her B.A. with honors in Sociology with from U.C. San Diego. Ms. Duggan-Herd received her juris doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, where she participated on the National Moot Court Team, was in leadership positions with the Moot Court Honors Council, GSA Outlaws, and served as a practicing intern/extern with a private family law attorney, the Spokane Public Defender, and the Hon. Neal Q. Reilly.

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Drew Vaughn
CMO
Deviant Marketing

Mr. Vaughn has a B.A. from Augustana College, a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. During law school he also studied international law and commercial arbitration at Oxford University, he also has a certificate in data analytics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mr. Vaughn was a celebrity divorce attorney in Chicago and law school professor of family law at Loyola. He was named an Innovator by Crain's Chicago Business after inventing the algorithm that predicts the cost of divorce. Mr. Vaughn was named one of the top 10 Family Law lawyers in Illinois and won every other BS legal award from Superlawyers to Best Lawyers in America. He sold his law firm and retired at the age of 38. Mr. Vaughn now owns an Artificial Intelligence company and a digital marketing firm. He is still active as a lecturer for Bar organizations, a law/tech policy advisor, and is active in assisting court systems with helping pro se litigants. 

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Description

AI is transforming family law practice by providing technological solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy in various aspects of legal work. AI advancements are being used to automate document review and drafting, predict case outcomes, and manage client interactions, thereby enhancing the overall quality of legal services.

However, the integration of AI into family law also brings new challenges and risks. For instance, while AI can help predict case outcomes and streamline case management, it raises questions about data privacy, ethical considerations, and the potential for bias in decision-making. Counsel need to be aware of these issues to effectively mitigate risks and ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Listen as our panel provides an in-depth look at how AI is being used in family law practice, the benefits and risks associated with these technologies, and practical strategies for addressing these challenges. The panel will also offer insights into best practices for drafting agreements, managing client data, and maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Outline

  1. Introduction: AI overview
  2. AI applications in family law practice
    1. Document review and drafting
    2. Predictive analytics for case outcomes
    3. Financial analytics in high net worth divorces
    4. AI-powered case management systems
    5. Virtual assistants for client interactions
  3. Legal and ethical considerations
    1. Data privacy and protection
    2. Ethical implications of AI in legal practice
    3. Potential biases in AI algorithms
  4. Strategies for managing AI-related risks in family law cases
    1. Best practices for drafting agreements involving AI
    2. Ensuring compliance with data protection laws
  5. Best practices for ongoing compliance
    1. Audits and updates of AI systems
    2. Maintaining transparency with clients about AI use
    3. How to get started

Benefits

The panel will review these and other important considerations:

  • How is AI transforming family law practice through document automation and predictive analytics?
  • What are the ethical implications and potential biases associated with using AI in family law?
  • How can data privacy and protection be ensured when integrating AI into legal practice?
  • What best practices should be followed for drafting agreements involving AI technologies?
  • How can legal professionals maintain compliance with evolving data protection laws and ethical standards?
  • What strategies can be employed to manage AI-related risks in family law cases?