PD Programs

ChatGPT continues to be one of the most ubiquitous generative AI tools on the market. Join us for this essential series to learn what ChatGPT does and critical considerations for effective use in your legal practice.

Program Dates & Times:

Session 1: Your Introductory Guide to ChatGPT for Lawyers
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm (ET)

Session 2: Prompt Perfection: How to Effectively Use ChatGPT
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm (ET)

Session 3: How You Can Utilize ChatGPT in Your Legal Practice and What to Watch Out For
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 12 pm - 2 pm (ET)

Session 4: Creating GPTs: Tailored ChatGPT for your Firm or Practice
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm (ET)

Session 5: Using ChatGPT for Business Development and Marketing
Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 12 pm - 1 pm (ET)

Everyone is talking about Generative AI and ChatGPT, but what exactly is ChatGPT and how does it work? In this first session of our ChatGPT for Lawyers series, our expert panel will demystify the buzz, untangle the lingo, and get you a practical understanding of:

• How ChatGPT actually works;
• What ChatGPT can and can’t do;
• How ChatGPT compares to other generative AI products on the market;
• Understanding ChatGPT versions and subscription options;
• Accessing ChatGPT and how to use it; and
• What ChatGPT means for legal practice today and going forward.

Program Chair

Paul Lomic, Lomic Law

ChatGPT continues to be one of the most ubiquitous generative AI tools on the market. Join us for this essential series to learn what ChatGPT does and critical considerations for effective use in your legal practice.

The underpinning of effective ChatGPT use is prompting – in essence, your direction or input. A well-directed and detailed prompt enables ChatGPT to deliver a more useful, meaningful and targeted response. Part art and part science, prompting is so critical to AI utilization that so-called “prompt engineers” are becoming one of the hottest and most sought-after tech professionals.

But what makes a good prompt? Join us to unpack the key elements of successful prompting and gain valuable insights to help you craft more effective prompts. Learn how to unlock the power and potential of ChatGPT to better serve you.

ChatGPT continues to be one of the most ubiquitous generative AI tools on the market. Join us for this essential series to learn what ChatGPT does and critical considerations for effective use in your legal practice.

ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for lawyers to enhance efficiencies in legal practice; however, it can also pose tricky ethics and professionalism challenges that must be addressed. Hear practical advice on how you can use ChatGPT to assist you in your practice, while complying with your professional obligations. Our expert panel will unpack:

• Whether you can and/or should use ChatGPT in drafting and research
• How to ground your results in solid legal content
• What are hallucinations and how to identify them
• Safeguarding against other errors or inaccuracies, including bias
• Navigating confidentiality and privilege in an AI space

ChatGPT continues to be one of the most ubiquitous generative AI tools on the market. Join us for this essential series to learn what ChatGPT does and critical considerations for effective use in your legal practice.

GPTs are custom versions of ChatGPT that you can create for a specific purpose. By providing a particular set of instructions, prompts and inputs, your GPT becomes a tailored version of ChatGPT that is uniquely suited to your needs.

Not only do GPTs offer an opportunity for lawyers in their practice, but it is also essential that you are up-to-speed on these tools as your clients may be creating and utilizing GPTs in their own operations.

With no coding experience necessary, join us at this helpful session for a step-by-step guide on creating your own GPTs, including uploading documents to ChatGPT, and insights on how these custom GPTs may be useful in your solicitor or litigation practice.

ChatGPT continues to be one of the most ubiquitous generative AI tools on the market. Join us for this essential series to learn what ChatGPT does and critical considerations for effective use in your legal practice.

ChatGPT can do more than assist lawyers with substantive legal work. Hear about how it can assist you in your business development and marketing efforts.

With the expanding capabilities and use of artificial intelligence (AI) both in legal practice and beyond, it is critical that litigators are well equipped to navigate the evidentiary issues that arise when AI is involved. From AI-generated evidence to experts’ reliance on AI in formulating their opinions to unpacking and challenging underlying AI technologies, the implications of the use of AI and the strategies you need to respond are varied. Ensure you have the insights and expertise you need with this highly practical program.

Through a series of demonstrations and debriefs, our top-notch faculty of AI leaders, members of the judiciary and experienced litigators will share valuable advice on the questions you need to ask and the approaches you should be considering. Walk away ready to tackle the litigation files of the future, and armed with the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead of the curve in this new era of litigation.

Day 1: In Advance of Trial will cover:

• Examinations for Discovery
• Motions
• Pre-Trial Conferences
• And more!

With the expanding capabilities and use of artificial intelligence (AI) both in legal practice and beyond, it is critical that litigators are well equipped to navigate the evidentiary issues that arise when AI is involved. From AI-generated evidence to experts’ reliance on AI in formulating their opinions to unpacking and challenging underlying AI technologies, the implications of the use of AI and the strategies you need to respond are varied. Ensure you have the insights and expertise you need with this highly practical program.

Through a series of demonstrations and debriefs, our top-notch faculty of AI leaders, members of the judiciary and experienced litigators will share valuable advice on the questions you need to ask and the approaches you should be considering. Walk away ready to tackle the litigation files of the future, and armed with the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead of the curve in this new era of litigation.

Day 1: In Advance of Trial will cover:

• Direct and Cross-Examination of Party Witnesses
• Direct and Cross-Examination of Experts
• Closing Statements
• Where We Go From Here?
• And more!

The OBA is bringing you the Real Intelligence on AI with this year’s TECHxpo 2024: AI Edition. TECHxpo 2024 will give you hands-on exposure to the AI products poised to change the legal market. Don’t miss this timely program to gather the latest expert insights and intel on:

• The best AI legal tools on the market
• How to assess your needs and make educated decisions on AI technology investment
• Effectively utilizing AI to take your practice to the next level
• And much more!

AI won’t replace lawyers, but those who know how to expertly leverage its power and potential will gain a distinct advantage in the legal practice of tomorrow. Register now!

In a legal landscape rapidly evolving to accommodate the digital era, the delicate intricacies of personality rights, privacy, and individual identity are facing unprecedented challenges. Join us to explore the complex nexus between Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepfake technology, and the legal framework governing personality rights and Intellectual property rights. Our expert panel will untangle the multifaceted dimensions and legal implications surrounding AI and deepfake technologies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues to ensure you are well-positioned to best advise your clients!

As technology evolves, the legal landscape must adapt to the new challenges and opportunities it brings. The emergence of new technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both exciting advancements and complex legal implications, particularly concerning privacy and data governance. Join our panel of lawyers, IT specialists and physician researchers to gather practical guidance and strategies to assist your clients in introducing emerging technologies into their organizational frameworks, including:

• Navigating gaps in current legislation and risk mitigation in the absence of comprehensive regulatory frameworks
• Strategies for implementing AI, privacy-preserving and federated learning technologies into organizational frameworks
• Advice for structuring an organization for implementation
• Identifying key departments and stakeholders in the implementation processes and when they should be engaged
• Managing implications of cross-border data flows
• Lessons learned from the health sector and how these strategies can be adapted across other industries

Join us to gain knowledge and practical insights necessary to navigate this rapidly evolving terrain effectively.

CThe federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry recently introduced as Bill C-27 -An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts” (the “Act”). This seminar is focused on the implications of regulating artificial intelligence in the private sector as proposed by the Act. The seminar will outline the key new or modified requirements in the Act as they relate to an organization’s privacy compliance program. It will discuss some of the practical challenges these requirements as well provide a review of legislative developments in other jurisdictions.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI, ChatGPT stands at the forefront, sparking a multifaceted legal discussion that encompasses both intellectual property (IP) and non-IP aspects. On the non-IP front, our panel delves into the profound implications of generative AI’s content accuracy, critical concerns of consumer protection, cybersecurity, and privacy. As society grapples with the ethical dimensions and potential biases of AI language models, policymakers are pressed to develop comprehensive legislation to mitigate risks and ensure responsible deployment.

On the IP side, you will learn about the impact on patents, copyrights, and trademarks in the realm of generative AI. Our expert panel will explore the challenges of protecting AI-generated works and outline how best to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and safeguarding creators’ rights.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI, ChatGPT stands at the forefront, sparking a multifaceted legal discussion that encompasses both intellectual property (IP) and non-IP aspects. On the non-IP front, our panel delves into the profound implications of generative AI’s content accuracy, critical concerns of consumer protection, cybersecurity, and privacy. As society grapples with the ethical dimensions and potential biases of AI language models, policymakers are pressed to develop comprehensive legislation to mitigate risks and ensure responsible deployment.

On the IP side, you will learn about the impact on patents, copyrights, and trademarks in the realm of generative AI. Our expert panel will explore the challenges of protecting AI-generated works and outline how best to strike a balance between encouraging innovation and safeguarding creators’ rights.