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Master the essential tools, ethical guardrails, and practical applications of AI to streamline your litigation practice.
Join us for part one of this three-part series for litigators on successfully using AI. Andrew Smiley will review what AI is, how to use it, and why "generic" AI fails attorneys.
This part provides a foundational overview of artificial intelligence specifically tailored for trial attorneys, covering the distinction between general AI models and specialized legal tools. It addresses the critical importance of data privacy, confidentiality, and the ethical risks associated with AI-generated hallucinations in legal filings.
Participants will examine the mechanics of large language models, the necessity of rigorous prompt engineering, and the professional responsibility to verify all AI-produced citations and work product. The content emphasizes practical, supervised use of AI as a tireless junior associate to enhance efficiency in deposition preparation, case management, and legal research.
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Managing Partner at Smiley & Smiley, LLP
Andrew J. Smiley is the managing partner and senior trial attorney at Smiley & Smiley, LLP, a New York City-based personal injury law firm. Since joining the firm in 1996, he has secured significant verdicts and settlements in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Admitted to practice in New York State Courts and various U.S. District Courts since 1997, Mr. Smiley has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2023. He has held leadership roles, including President of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and Chairman of the Board of Governors for the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Smiley founded and hosts "The Mentor Esq." podcast and authored "How to Successfully Litigate a Personal Injury Case – A Practical Guide." He earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.A. in Psychology from Tulane University.