A08

June 2, 2026

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

The AI Track

Presented by the Generative AI Committee

About the Program

AI-powered tools have become a prominent feature of the legal technology landscape, offering solutions for a multitude of functions including research, drafting and analysis. As these tools continue to shape how legal work is performed, attorneys must understand their capabilities and limitations in order to remain effective and competitive. This session provides an overview of what AI is, highlights common tools and use cases, and explores the potential risks and benefits they present. Attendees will be equipped with a practical framework for evaluating which AI tools to incorporate into their own practices, positioning them to build an AI toolkit tailored to meet their specific needs.

You Will Learn

About various AI tools, their risks and benefits
About the framework for assessing whether a particular AI tool is the right fit for your practice

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in learning about specific AI tools and their risks and benefits.  

Credit

CT: 1.0 CLE Credit (General)
NY: 1.0 CLE Credit (LPM)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

Elizabeith Salsedo-Surovov1 Elizabeth Salsedo
Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford

Lorena Thompson1 Lorena B. Thompson
Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport




C08

June 2, 2026

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The AI Track

Presented by the Generative AI Committee

About the Program

A federal judge recently ruled for the first time that a client's AI chatbot exchanges are not privileged — while on the same day, another court held that a litigant's AI-assisted legal analysis is protected work product. Generative AI is now an everyday part of law practice, and courts, bar associations, and state legislatures are racing to catch up. This program will examine the first wave of federal decisions applying attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine to AI-generated materials — including the dueling rulings in United States v. Heppner and Warner v. Gilbarco — and survey the evolving landscape of jurisdiction-specific ethics rules and guidance shaping how lawyers must use these tools. The program will also cover new developments in AI use for client communications, recording and transcription, and document preparation, equipping attendees to integrate AI into their workflows competently, ethically, and without jeopardizing their clients' interests.

You Will Learn

About recent court decisions about AI chatbot exchanges which are contradictory
About jurisdiction specific ethics rules and guidance shaping how lawyers must use AI tools
About new developments in the use of AI in the practice of law

Who Should Attend

Attorneys interested in the fast paced changes and ethical challenges associated with the use of AI in the practice of law.

Credit

CT: 1.5 CLE Credit (0.75General; 0.75 Ethics)
NY: 1.5 CLE Credit (0.75 AOP; 0.75 Cybersecurity Ethics)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

Hon. Vernon D. Oliver
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, Hartford

Corea-Andy1 Andy I. Corea
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC, New Haven

dubin-ashley1 Ashley Picker Dubin
Day Pitney LLP, Hartford

Daniel Schwartz1 Daniel A. Schwartz
Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Hartford

Moderator

jonathan-m-shapiro Jonathan M. Shapiro
Aeton Law Partners LLP, Middletown




D08

June 2, 2026

3:45 PM to 5:15 PM

The AI Track

Presented by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

About the Program

Arbitration and Mediation are intended to make the resolution of disputes faster, fairer, and more efficient. This program will address the potential benefits of using Artificial Intelligence to fulfill those goals. But, it will also look at the practical and ethical risks of using these tools to perform traditionally human tasks in dispute resolution. The ultimate question – will AI ever take over the Arbitrator’s job? 

The panel, which includes ethics counsel, information specialists, and a representative of the leading ADR institution, will address the upside and downside of merging ADR and AI. 

You Will Learn

About the benefits of using AI with arbitration and mediation
About practical and ethical risks of using AI with arbitration and mediation

Who Should Attend

Litigation counsel and ADR professionals who want to streamline the ADR process. Lawyers who want to assure that their use of AI complies with ethical standards. Business Lawyers who want to draft dispute resolution clauses that address the rising AI trend.  

Credit

CT: 1.5 CLE Credit (1 General; 0.5 Ethics)
NY: 1.5 CLE Credit (1 AOP; 0.5 Ethics)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for newly admitted and experienced attorneys CLE credits. 

Attorneys seeking NY CLE credit who have been admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less must attend the live seminar for skills or ethics credit, a fully interactive videoconference, or simultaneous transmission with synchronous interactivity. Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias CLE credits are only available as non-transitional credits. For further information please see the NYCourts.gov page on CLE: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/index.shtml. 

Speakers

Jordan Jefferson1 Jordan A. Jefferson
Quinnipiac University School of Law, North Haven

David Reif David A. Reif
Reif ADR, New Haven

Lisa Romeo1 Lisa Romeo
American Arbitration Association

James Sullivan1 James F. Sullivan
Logan Vance Sullivan & Kores LLP, Torrington