GenAI in Court Filings

GenerativeAI isn't for every lawyer and more attorneys should use it. Litigators are now routinely in the news for misusing GenerativeAI. That is a shame and easily avoidable. If using GenerativeAI for legal research--and ultimately brief and motion writing--you must trust but verify its work. You are the teacher. It is the student. The student must show their work. The teacher must check and recheck the student's work. That is a bare-minimum ethical obligation lawyers must comply with. Some courts--very few so far, but becoming more common--are instituting local rules to address this. The model rules outline what GenerativeAI is, describe its purpose, and require attorneys to certify when, what, and how they use GenerativeAI in court filings. Below, you'll find a model rule and attorney certification I've drafted and that I am encouraging my local courts (state and federal) to adopt. GenerativeAI is here to stay. It has lots of fun and helpful uses, including with legal research and writing. But, you must be mindful of its limits and consider when disclosure of its use is appropriate--and potentially required. ❤️🔥✌🏻 ---- If you want to learn more about harnessing your POWER to build a sustainable career, follow me Emily Logan Stedman and repost to spread the word. #biglaw #professionalwomen #emilylitigates