SEMINAR IN THE VINEYARD
Friday, August 1, 2025
CLOVIS POINT
1935 Main Road, Jamesport, New York 11947
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M: PANEL DISCUSSION AND Q & A
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: LUNCH & WINE TASTING*
$125 includes CLE and Wine Tasting
"AI" THE IMPORTANT WORD IS INTELLIGENCE. HOW LAWYERS CAN USE IT WITH INTELLIGENCE.
2 CLE Credits (pending) 2 credits in Ethics and Professionalism
This program is presented by a panel consisting of experienced practitioners who are or have been members of the Committee on Character & Fitness or the Grievance Committee, a defense lawyer who represents lawyers and judges, and an expert on AI.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our practices in many ways. Trial lawyers must grapple with the ethical challenges AI presents. We will focus on how AI tools are shaping advocacy and trial practice—and what ethical standards guide their use. We will review legal standards, new rules, and the ethical pitfalls of using AI-generated evidence or arguments in court proceedings. Additionally, we will discuss the rules relating to confidentiality once AI systems are engaged, as well as the rapidly developing rules regarding the disclosure of AI use in court proceedings. While AI presents challenges, an attorney’s obligation to practice with competence (their own, not artificial) can never be substituted – or can it?
The CLE will also include an explanation of what AI is, how it works, and how it’s already reshaping legal practice. Understanding AI's impact on legal practice is not just important, it's crucial. There will also be an explanation of key types of AI—LLMs, agents, media generators—and how each one affects your cases, clients, and strategies. You will learn how AI can fabricate evidence, create deepfakes, or cause cybersecurity risks. You will also learn how lawyers can safely deploy AI tools while preserving client privacy and staying compliant. The CLE includes how LLMs process language, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to maximize their capabilities. There will be a demonstration of when you need full AI agents versus when a chatbot is enough. Advanced prompting techniques and an explanation of why hallucinations happen will be included. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) will be explained as the key to scaling AI across massive case files. A demonstration of TruthSuite, designed to provide lawyers with faster answers while ensuring full document coverage and accurate citations, will be given at the end of the CLE.
PRESENTERS:
DEBORAH A. SCALISE
Scalise & Hamilton, P.C.
JOSH SILBER, ESQ.
Abend & Silber, PLLC
DR. MATTHEW MIRMAN
TruthSuite
*This program is pending approval in accordance with the requirements of the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 2.0 credit hours in Ethics and Professionalism, acceptable for transitional credit for established and newly admitted attorneys. Full and partial scholarships for this program based on financial needs are available. Waiver of fees for attorneys in public service is available upon request. For information on the guidelines and procedures for applying, please contact WTLC Marea L. Wachsman, Esq., at Marea@medmalawyer.com. All requests are confidential.
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: LUNCH & WINE TASTING*
*Tasting of all 5 wines on the current flight and a glass of the guest’s choice after tasting.
All guests will enjoy a 10% discount on purchases.
SEMINAR FEE OF $125 includes CLE and Wine Tasting - Sponsored by CREATIVE CAPITAL and lunch sponsored by GERARD MISK, ESQ.
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