With the arrival of a new year, it is an opportune time for attorneys and their clients to reevaluate and address some central ethical issues. This practice not only benefits the delivery of services to clients but also offers a level of protection to the attorneys themselves.
Among the core issues to be kept in mind in 2024 is the approach to generative artificial intelligence. Considering the potential risks and rewards of such groundbreaking technology, it is essential for legal professionals to treat this field with the utmost caution and care to ensure the responsible usage of AI.
Apart from AI, another key area that requires legal professionals’ attention is the pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines. Navigating this aspect effectively can have substantial implications on the client-attorney relationship and the delivery of legal services.
These insights are based on the viewpoints of Amy Richardson, Lauren Snyder, and Deepika Ravi, attorneys at Harrington Willard Griffith (HWG). For further insights on legal ethics considerations for the new year, consider their detailed analysis on Law360.