Module Rule 1.1: The Ethical Duty to be Tech Competent (MCLE)

In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, your ethical obligation as a legal professional now includes staying current with technological advancements.

Explore the real-world impact of ABA Model Rule 1.1 and discover what it means to be technologically competent in today’s legal landscape. From AI integration and cybersecurity to ethical billing and client confidentiality, this session dives into the tools, risks, and responsibilities you can’t afford to ignore.

Douglas Lusk, J.D. Doug is the founder and CEO of National Society for Legal Technology (NSLT). Doug has authored multiple textbooks and is a nationally recognized expert in the field of legal technology education. The NSLT is used as classroom curriculum in over 320 universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada and have individual members in 11 countries around the world. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of Laverne College of Law, Doug accepted his first Adjunct Professor position at Fullerton College. Never one to turn down a great opportunity, Doug also accepted Adjunct positions at Mt. San Antonio College, Daemen University, Salt Lake Community College, and Pasadena City College. Doug also serves on the Technology Advisory Group for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). CIO Views magazine honored Doug on the cover of their October 2022 edition and listed him in their “Top 10 Most Inspiring People In Legal Services, 2022.” Doug was presented the “Outstanding Leadership Award” at the 2022 Law2.0 conference in recognition for his contributions to the field of law.