Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services
Our firm uses artificial intelligence and other advanced legal technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client value, while maintaining full professional responsibility for all legal work.
How AI Is Used
AI tools may be used to assist with, among other things:
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Analyzing and synthesizing large volumes of information or data
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Preparing preliminary research or “first-cut” drafts of work product
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Refining, organizing, or polishing attorney-generated work product
These tools are used to support legal work, NOT to replace legal judgment.
The Sweet Spot: Technology and Judgment
There is a deliberate and disciplined balance – the sweet spot – between technology and professional judgment.
All legal advice, conclusions, strategy, and advocacy are the product of independent professional judgment, experience, and accountability.
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No AI tool controls legal advice, exercises discretion, or substitutes for attorney review.
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Review, Supervision, and Professional Responsibility
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All AI-assisted work is carefully reviewed, critically evaluated for accuracy and reliability, and finalized by our principal attorney, Isaac H. Winer. We remain fully responsible for the accuracy, quality, and substance of all work product issued by our office.
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AI outputs are managed consistent with applicable rules of professional responsibility.
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Confidentiality and Client Protection
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Client confidentiality remains paramount. We use AI tools and configurations designed to provide appropriate confidentiality and security protections, and we do not use systems that would train on or disclose client confidential information in a manner that risks improper disclosure without appropriate safeguards or authorization.
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Where AI tools are used in connection with client information, reasonable steps are taken to limit unnecessary identifying details and to consider provider terms, security practices, and data-retention policies, consistent with California law.
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Client Benefit and Communication
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Our approach to using AI allows clients to benefit from increased efficiency and responsiveness, while ensuring that judgment, strategy, and accountability remain where they belong – with the attorney. Where appropriate, we are prepared to discuss how technology is used in our practice.