Lawyerist Podcast #543: AI Ethics: What Lawyers Need to Know, with Hilary Gerzhoy
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Jan 30, 2025 In this conversation, Hilary Gerzhoy, a legal ethics and malpractice litigator, dives deep into the complex world of AI in the legal field. She explores the ethical risks, like confidentiality, that lawyers face when adopting AI technologies. The discussion highlights the evolving billing models and the potential impact of AI on accessibility to legal services. Gerzhoy emphasizes the importance of viewing AI as a thought partner, enhancing critical thinking rather than displacing jobs, and shares insights on how to navigate these changes responsibly.
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Adapting to AI
- Lawyers initially resisted technologies like email due to security concerns.
- They gradually adopted AI tools for document review, demonstrating how the profession adapts to tech advancements.
AI's Role in Legal Work
- Use AI for brainstorming and final checks, but not for core legal analysis.
- Verify AI's output, especially citations and legal arguments, to avoid errors like citing fake cases.
Confidentiality and AI Systems
- Client confidentiality necessitates using closed AI systems like VLex, not open systems like ChatGPT.
- Closed systems don't share client data, making them suitable for tasks like document review and contract analysis.