The April edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the emergence of artificial intelligence in the law and the many ways it can reach attorneys in practice.
The magazine, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, features seven articles that explore a wide swath of issues which arise in the law office, the courts and in legal practice due to the evolution of AI. The articles, written by NJSBA past presidents, judges, experienced practitioners and AI experts, tackle AI’s role in bridging the access to justice gap, the technology’s impact on the Rules of Professional Conduct, AI in witness preparation and other timely topics.
The edition also features practice tips on improving legal writing by using the active voice and how to manage the endless stream of emails at work. NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. also reflects on the Association’s many achievements during his tenure – on attorney disbarment, referral fees and AI – in his final column as president.
Here is the full list of articles from the edition:
• Bridging the Civil Justice Gap with AI: Expanding Access to Legal Resources and Services – By Jessica Lewis Kelly and NJSBA Past President Timothy F. McGoughran
• Artificial Intelligence and States’ Role in Protecting Their Citizens – By NJSBA Trustee Steven Eisenstein
• Ethics and the Rise of AI: As Technology Evolves, So Will the Impact on Rules of Professional Conduct – By Hon. Heidi W. Currier, Jessica Lewis Kelly, Natalya Johnson and NJSBA Past President Robert B. Hille
• Balancing Technology and Judgment: AI’s Ongoing Impact on the Legal Field – By Dr. Robert Spangler
• When Algorithms Take the Stand: AI’s Role in Transforming Expert Testimony in Complex Science Litigation – By David Shafiei
• Science Fiction Cinema’s Lessons for AI Integration in Legal Practice – By Alan N. Walter
• How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Website ADA Compliance – By NJSBA Trustee Steven Eisenstein
The full issue of New Jersey Lawyer is available on njsba.com.