Innovate and Regulate, covering AI use in the profession, was the topic at the QUT Law, Innovation and Technology industry panel event held at Law Society House recently.
The panel included Queensland Law Society Special Counsel Ethics David Bowles, Josh Williams (Ashurst Perkins Cole), Luke Furness (Clayton Utz), Robyna May (McInnes Wilson), Liam Blundell (Pwc Australia) and Malcolm Burrows (Dundas Lawyers).
The panel explored how generative AI is being adopted across legal practice, the professional and ethical risks arising from its use, and whether current regulatory safeguards are keeping pace.
The discussion included the practical use of AI in legal work, confidentiality, hallucinated authorities, supervision, junior lawyer development and client expectations, current court requirements, QLS guidance, firm policies and the potential need for more consistent national standards.
QLS AI in Legal Practice Committee members Andrew Shute and Siew Mei also attended the event.
The panel discussion was followed with a question-and-answer session and networking.
The QUT LITS is a student-led organisation focused on law and technology, aiming to equip students with skill and insights for the tech-driven legal landscape.
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