*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

Our expert panel will lead you on a comprehensive exploration, covering AI stakeholders, capabilities, and critical considerations such as legalities, compliance, safety, and ethics. By the CLE’s conclusion, you’ll depart with a practical blueprint and hands-on experience from real-world examples and actionable takeaways.

You’ll gain insights and updates on pivotal AI topics, including:

• Clarifying fundamental concepts: bias, responsible use, safety, deep learning, and more
• Understanding distinctions between AI, algorithmic decision-making, machine learning, and data analytics
• Key regulations and engaging legal risks for algorithmic decision-making and bias testing
• Adapting legal compliance frameworks to evolving AI dynamics, particularly in automated decision-making
• Defining “Responsible AI usage” for internal policies
• Addressing new privacy concerns across AI applications: A primer on US federal and state laws and regulations and GDPR restrictions
• Navigating the role and ethical considerations of natural language processing (NLP) in AI
• Investigating AI tool capabilities and associated risks, with a focus on privacy and compliance
• A primer on CHATGPT, GEMINI, MICROSOFT COPILOT, and more tools for Attorneys

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

NYCLA’s CLE Institute welcome back Rudy Carmenaty for a two-part program.

The evening will begin with a look at the life and lasting impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Not only was Justice Ginsburg a remarkable woman jurist, she also left a huge legacy by leading the gender equality movement that continues today, displaying courageous leadership skills, providing a roadmap for logical reasoning, showing the importance of perseverance and resilience, while advocating for emphatic listening and humility.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the second session focuses on the contributions made by Hispanic combatants in fighting against bigotry, hate, and injustice directed toward persons of Hispanic heritage in such areas as segregation, inadequate health care, educational opportunities, treatment of migrant workers … and more.

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

Join us for a look at the life and lasting impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Not only was Justice Ginsburg a remarkable woman jurist, she also left a huge legacy by leading the gender equality movement that continues today, displaying courageous leadership skills, providing a roadmap for ogical reasoning, showing the importance of perseverance and resilience, while advocating for emphatic listening and humility.

*Part of 3 Evening BTG Skills and Ethics

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join Rudy Carmenaty as he discusses the contributions made by Hispanic combatants in fighting against bigotry, hate and injustice directed toward persons of Hispanic heritage in such areas as segregation, inadequate healthcare, educational opportunities, treatment of migrant workers … and more. Celebrate the contributions made by many persons of Hispanic descent through the years.

NYCLA’s Civil Court Practice Section, the Columbian Lawyers Association, First Department, Inc., New York Women’s Bar Association, Civil Courts & Litigation Committees cordially invite you to join us for a CLE program on Artificial Intelligence: Toy or Tool?

Join noted legal writing expert Hon. Gerald Lebovits for an engaging and informative program where he shares insights on how to improve your legal writing skills, with practical advice and real-world guidance. If you are interested in becoming a better writer, this is one program you do not want to miss!!! There will also be an optional on-line networking session with Judge Lebovitz and your peers.

Program (Including Questions and Answers): 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM

On-line Networking with your Peers and Judge Lebovitz: 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM

Attorneys, policymakers, and academics working in the field of reproductive rights will survey the current state of litigation, legislation, and policy.

Attorneys representing Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the Lawyering Project will discuss ongoing litigation over state-specific abortion bans; state referenda and ballot proposals concerning abortion rights; and ongoing litigation concerning medication abortion. They will also discuss the implications for abortion rights in a potential second Trump administration or a potential Harris administration.

A representative from the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) will provide an overview of Prop 1, the equal rights amendment that New Yorkers will be voting on in November, as well as an update on New York’s legislative and policy priorities relating to reproductive rights in the upcoming legislative session.

Professors Cohen and Joffe will serve as our keynote speakers, presenting the research and findings that inform their forthcoming book, After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe But Not Abortion.

Join our speakers from H.S. Grace & Company (HSG) for a program that will focus on corporate governance and ethics. The discussion will include:

• a discussion of economic fundamentals and specific legal issues
• an analysis of corporate management, the legal liability of directors and officers,
• an examination of how the corporate board has evolved and changed,
• board management relationships, importance of internal reporting, intellectual capital, board selection,
• related ethical issues,
• … and more!

Our panelists will share their wisdom and experience by providing a unique and focused perspective to help you evaluate and understand the actions of directors and officers and their implications for corporate executives, legal counsel, business managers, stockholders, and consumers. They will also provide essential guidance to develop a comprehensive, strategic view of organizational responsibility and ethics implications.

Understand how the actions of the President effect the legal system, as well as how the way society reacts is impacted by the culture of the United States at that time.

Explore the evolving legitimacy of presidential actions, limits on authority, how presidents justify their authority and gain support — or lose it — in an ever-changing society.

Look at how the power of the president has existed in response to a living Constitution which is subject to the cultural norms of the times. And look at the lawyers’ role in supporting or challenging those actions based on the tenor of the times.