Master ethical AI use in law. Learn critical ABA rules to confidently leverage generative AI, safeguarding client data, ensuring accuracy, and upholding professional integrity.

The course "Before You ‘Just Ask AI’—Check the ABA Rules" directly addresses the critical ethical responsibilities for lawyers integrating generative AI into practice. As this transformative technology reshapes the legal landscape, understanding its implications under the ABA Model Rules is essential. This course examines ABA Formal Opinion 512, providing practical guidance to ensure responsible AI utilization.
You will learn how established ethical duties apply to AI-assisted workflows, covering:
Equip yourself with best practices to verify AI outputs, protect client data, ensure transparent communication, and manage billing ethically. Master responsible innovation to leverage AI's benefits while upholding professional judgment and client trust.

Principal Attorney, Commercial Agreements at GlobalFoundries
Teena M. Amador, Esq. is Principal Attorney, Commercial Agreements at GlobalFoundries, a global semiconductor company, where she advises on strategic commercial agreements, NDAs, legal operations, and general corporate matters. Previously, Teena worked as legal counsel across industries like industrial chemicals and medical devices, supporting global business needs in contracts and IP. Teena holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Villanova University and a J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. She is currently licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California. In addition to practicing law, Teena also teaches courses in Commercial Contract Management, Contract Law, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property as an adjunct professor for Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two children, and family dog, Oliver. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, strength training, and time with her family.