Ethical AI and the Future of Litigation Workflows (03/31/26)

Litigators face increasing pressure to adopt AI tools for efficiency, but generic models pose risks. Join a unique panel-former State’s attorney, a NASA Engineer/IP Litigator, and the Executive Director of the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board for a deep dive. 

Topics and Speakers:
The Practitioner’s Dilemma: The tension between expanding caseloads and the ethical risks of AI.
Ke Ma, Former Assistant State’s Attorney, Northwestern JD; Co-Founder, Concorda

The Reality of AI: A technical explanation of "Probabilistic Token Prediction" (why ChatGPT fabricates citations) vs. Rules Based Programming. 
Sam Oh, IP Litigator, Ex-NASA Engineer, University of Chicago JD/MBA; Co-Founder, Concorda 

The Tribunal’s View: An adjudicator’s perspective on the Mata v. Avianca sanctions and the administrative burden of unverified filings.
Michael O’Malley, JD, CPA: Executive Director, Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

Ethical Workflows & Live Demonstration: Speakers will demonstrate practical examples of ethical, high-volume automation. Workflow A: Using responsible tools to respond faster to interrogatories and Workflow B: The "Human-in-the-Loop" Redline.

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