A02 - Legal Research in the AI Era: What's Real, What's Risky, and What to Do About It (2026CLC-A02) [Room 11]

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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The Business, Government, and Technology Track

Presented by the CT Bar Institute

About the Program

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way legal professionals conduct research — but with exciting new tools come significant risks that every attorney needs to understand. This session takes a clear-eyed look at the current state of AI-powered legal research, separating genuine innovation from overhyped promises and examining the real-world pitfalls that have already landed attorneys in ethical and professional hot water. From hallucinated case citations to questions of competence and confidentiality, attendees will gain a practical understanding of where AI can be a powerful ally and where uncritical reliance can prove dangerous. Participants will leave with concrete, actionable strategies for integrating AI tools into their practice responsibly, ensuring they stay on the right side of professional conduct rules while harnessing the full potential of this transformative technology.

You Will Learn

About the current legal AI landscape, risks and benefits

Who Should Attend

Attorneys looking to leverage the power of AI while navigating the risks.

Credit

CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (General)

Speaker

Philip Roenthal1 Philip Rosenthal
Clio.com