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AI Insights & Resources HUB

"There is no greater challenge today than the advancement of technology in all phases of our lives, including within the legal profession."

Marisa A. Trasatti, MSBA President, 2025-26

As artificial intelligence forges an uncharted path through the legal landscape, staying informed is no longer optional—it's essential. The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), assisted by the expertise of our AI & Legal Technology Task Force, is a national leader in this space, providing our members with critical updates, news, and in-depth insights into the emerging issues attorneys must navigate. The AI Resource Hub is your exclusive guide to understanding this transformative technology.

AI Basics

What is generative artificial intelligence? What are its risks and benefits? Find out the answers and more in the FAQ section.

AI Tools

We provide a curated collection of information on AI technology for general use and legal tasks to help you leverage AI effectively and responsibly in your legal practice based on your business needs.

AI Ethical Considerations

AI is a powerful technology that has the potential to significantly empower lawyers, but it also carries professional and ethical risks. We provide information on the ethical considerations lawyers should consider before using the technology.

AI & Legal Technology Task Force

The MSBA AI & Legal Technology Task Force is charged to monitor legal and technological developments in this evolving field and provide thought-leadership and updates on the interplay between AI and other legal technologies.

The MSBA AI and Legal Technology Task Force published an Overview of Ethical Considerations for Attorney Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies to educate Maryland attorneys on the use of AI, and understanding and navigating “the risks of implementing GAI tools into their legal practice.”

The MSBA AI & Legal Technology Task Force has developed four specialized policy templates to develop an AI use policy. Establishing an AI use policy is an effective strategy for legal teams to address the ethical and professional challenges of AI technology. The selection of templates, with their customizable language to support your legal team’s approach to developing an AI Policy, offers varying levels of specificity and style to accommodate diverse organizational needs.

Self-Paced AI Learning

Access a broad catalog of Self-Paced AI Learning modules, designed to fit your schedule and learning style. Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, you can gain a deeper understanding of this evolving technology, develop practical skills, and review opportunities and risks in its use, ensuring you stay at the forefront of AI innovation in legal practice.

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2025 Criminal Law Update - On-Demand Click for more info: 2025 Criminal Law Update CLE 3.0
2026 Legal Summit Series: How Law Firms Can Leverage AIEdit Click for more info: 2026 Legal Summit Series: How Law Firms Can Leverage AI
AI in Healthcare, and its Impact on the Legal Profession Click for more info: AI in Healthcare, and its Impact on the Legal Profession CLE 1.0
AI in the Courtroom: Evidentiary Challenges and Best Practices Click for more info: AI in the Courtroom: Evidentiary Challenges and Best Practices CLE 1.5
AI: The Attorney's Secret Weapon Click for more info: AI: The Attorney's Secret Weapon CLE 1.0
Artificial Intelligence and the Attorney's Duty of Technical Competence Click for more info: Artificial Intelligence and the Attorney's Duty of Technic CLE 1.0
Artificial Intelligence and the Death of the Billable Hour Click for more info: Artificial Intelligence and the Death of the Billable Hour CLE 1.0
Business Law & Technology: What Transactional Lawyers Need to Know About AI and Cybersecurity Click for more info: Business Law & Technology: What Transactional Lawyers Need t CLE 5.0
Ethical Uses of Generative AI in the Practice of Law Click for more info: Ethical Uses of Generative AI in the Practice of Law CLE 1.0
Navigating the AI Revolution in the Workplace: Legal Landscape and Practical Solutions Click for more info: Navigating the AI Revolution in the Workplace: Legal Landscape and Practical Solutions CLE 1.0
Overview of Intellectual Property, Including AI Click for more info: Overview of Intellectual Property, Including AI CLE 1.0
Tech to Make You More Efficient: Leveraging Mainstream AI Tools in Your Organization or Practice Click for more info: Tech to Make You More Efficient: Leveraging Mainstream AI Tools in your Organization or Practice CLE 1.0
The Admissibility of Artificial Intelligence as Evidence in Family Law Cases Click for more info: The Admissibility of Artificial Intelligence as Evidence in CLE 1.5
The Future of Law: How Solo & Small Firms Can Harness the Potential of Generative AI Click for more info: The Future of Law: How Solo & Small Firms Can Harness the Potential of Generative AI CLE 1.0

Upcoming Events & Learning featuring AI

Stay ahead of the curve with our upcoming educational events. The MSBA is committed to providing you with the essential knowledge and practical strategies needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in legal practice.

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Raise the Bar with AI: Practical Tools for Lawyers Who Don't Have Time for Hype

June 30

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2026 Solo & Small Firm Symposium: The Resilient Practice

October 22

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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit: Public Admonishment for Citing Nonexistent Cases

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AI Platforms and Confidentiality: A Closer Look at United States v. Heppner

February 24, 2026A recent court ruling determined if attorney-client privilege or work-product protections apply to information a client independently uploaded into a consumer grade AI tool and its outputs, without his attorney's involvement or direction.

Maryland Online Data Privacy Act

February 18, 2026The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 establishes regulations for the processing, protection, and management of consumer personal data by controllers and processors.

Disclaimer: Given the rapidly evolving nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the materials and resources provided on this page are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. The Maryland State Bar Association does not endorse, warrant, or recommend any specific product, vendor, or service mentioned herein; their inclusion is solely to foster awareness and discussion. Users are urged to exercise independent professional judgment and conduct their own due diligence regarding the security, accuracy, and ethical compliance of any AI tool prior to adoption.