Self Study: AI on Trial
Self Study: AI on Trial
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This is a recording of "AI on Trial: Top 10 Sanctions Cases and the Ethics of Generative AI in Legal Practice," presented by Hon. Vedica Puri (Ret.) from ADR Services, Inc.
This CLE presentation dives into the Top 10 sanctions cases involving generative AI, including headline-making decisions such as Mata v. Avianca, Lacey v. State Farm, and Quinteros v. Harbor Distributing. Each case is analyzed for its ethical implications, procedural fallout, and the evolving standards of attorney conduct in the AI era.
Participants will learn:
- How courts are responding to AI-generated filings containing fake citations or misrepresentations.
- What professional rules of conduct (e.g., ABA Model Rules, California Rules of Professional Conduct) are triggered by AI misuse.
- Practical guidelines for ethically integrating AI tools into legal workflows.
- The importance of disclosure, supervision, and verification when using generative tools in client matters.
- What the future of AI accountability looks like—from sanctions and corrective orders to emerging court rules and disclosure requirements.
Whether you're a technophile or a tech skeptic, this program offers a cautionary yet constructive roadmap for practicing law ethically and effectively in the age of AI.
Judge Vedica Puri has dedicated over 30 years to litigation and dispute resolution—first as a trial lawyer, then as a respected judge, and now as a mediator. Appointed to the San Francisco Superior Court in 2019, she presided over a wide range of civil and criminal matters, managing trials, settlement conferences, and intricate legal motions with fairness and efficiency. Now focusing on mediation with ADR Services, Inc., she leverages her deep courtroom experience and evaluative approach to help parties reach clear, practical resolutions.
This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. This program qualifies for 1.0 hour of Self-Study Legal Ethics MCLE credit. SCCTLA is a certified provider. Provider # 3376.