IBA 2020 - Virtually Together
2 Nov - 27 Nov 2020
Session information
The duty of technological competency: ethical practice in an AI-powered age
Monday 16 November (2000 - 2100)
Committee(s)
North American Regional Forum
(Lead)
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit
Rule of Law Forum
Description
As LegalTech becomes increasingly sophisticated and ubiquitous, the need to clarify the corresponding effect on lawyer’s professional obligations will only become more critical. However, most codes of conduct, ethics board advisory opinions and law firm policies do not provide clear answers to novel questions being raised with regards to technological competency, confidentiality, fee arrangements, responsible outsourcing, conflicts of interest, and responsible practice of law. This session will tackle these questions while providing an opportunity to share developments and best practices from around the world.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Anna Midori Yamaoka-Enkerlin | Technology Law Committee Liaison Officer, North American Regional Forum |
Speakers
| Anurag Bana | International Bar Association, London, England |
| Martin Kovnats | Aird & Berlis LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Member, Professional Ethics Committee Advisory Board |
| Daniel W. Linna Jr. | Northwestern Pritzker School of Law & McCormick School of Engineering, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Robert Russell | Robert S. Russell Professional Corporation, Bolton, Ontario, Canada; Secretary, North American Regional Forum |
| Hin Han Shum | Squire Patton Boggs, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR; Young Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer, Anti-Corruption Committee |