Artificial Intelligence Is Spawning New Guidelines and Calls for Studies

Commerce Magazine asked law firm managing partners about artificial intelligence and how it is being used in the legal industry. Sills Cummis Managing Partner Max Crane had this to say: “Artificial intelligence is being used by law firms in a variety of ways to better serve clients. These can range from performing research to assisting with document review to automating repetitive tasks for improved efficiency, among many others. Sills Cummis uses AI on a frequent basis to better serve clients since many software programs used by its lawyers include AI components, such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. As with any computer-generated research, oversight is always needed with any AI use and is especially critical if the AI being used is open source. AI use in the practice of law is still being looked at in a variety of ways. In fact, in September 2023, the New Jersey Supreme Court formed a Committee on Artificial Intelligence and the Courts, which will engage in a comprehensive review of the many issues AI presents for the courts. In all events, AI, in all of its forms, will likely continue to be a useful tool, but only one of many, to improve the delivery of top-notch client service.”