**Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Capital University Law School**

As technology continues to transform legal practice, I’m honored to announce that I’ll be speaking at the 2026 AI Legal Practice Summit, hosted by my alma mater, Capital University Law School, in Columbus, Ohio. This event brings together attorneys, educators, and technologists to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal field — not just operationally, but ethically and professionally as well.

My presentation, “Smart Practice, Smarter Ethics: Navigating AI Tools Under the ABA Model Rules,” focuses on a topic that’s both timely and critically important: how lawyers can use emerging AI technologies responsibly while meeting their professional obligations under the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

👉 Learn more and view the full schedule at law-capital.libguides.com/2026_AI_Legal_Practice_Summit.
🎟️ Register today through Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/ai-legal-practice-summit-tickets-1986544900273.

Through my work on The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page blog and podcast, I’ve had countless conversations with practitioners who want to use AI to streamline tasks such as research, document drafting, and client management — yet remain uncertain about compliance, bias, and confidentiality. Law practice is evolving rapidly, but our ethical foundations must remain strong.

In my session, I’ll walk through key aspects of how the ABA Model Rules, including Rules 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance), apply in an age of intelligent automation. These rules guide us in assessing not just what technology can do, but how and when it should be used.

We’ll discuss:

Reviewing the tech stack you already own;
How to vet and implement AI-powered tools while maintaining confidentiality.
Questions to ask vendors about data handling and bias;
How to document best practices for firm-wide ethical compliance;
Ways to blend human legal judgment with algorithmic assistance; and
Managing client expectations about AI-enabled legal work.

My goal is to help attorneys approach technology with confidence — to experiment, adopt, and adapt responsibly. Being a “tech‑savvy lawyer” isn’t about mastering every gadget or platform; it’s about understanding how technology fits within the ethical framework of our profession.

The conversation around technological competence has matured since Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 was introduced. It’s no longer optional. Attorneys must understand the benefits, risks, and limitations of relevant technology to provide competent representation. Artificial intelligence highlights that reality better than any emerging tool before it.

Whether you’re a solo practitioner looking to automate administrative tasks, working for a government agency, or part of a large firm implementing AI-assisted legal research or document review, I’ll share specific practices you can adopt immediately.

If you’re attending and seeking Ohio CLE credit, please contact Jenny Wondracek at jwondracek@law.capital.edu for details.

The 2026 AI Legal Practice Summit will feature leading scholars, ethics experts, and seasoned practitioners. I’m looking forward to exchanging ideas, testing assumptions, and continuing a dialogue that helps ensure AI becomes a responsible partner—never a replacement—in the practice of law.

Let’s move forward together, with competence, curiosity, and care.

Learn more about the Summit at law-capital.libguides.com/2026_AI_Legal_Practice_Summit.
Register today: eventbrite.com/e/ai-legal-practice-summit-tickets-1986544900273.

I look forward to seeing you there! ⚖️