More Intelligent, Less Artificial:
Using AI To Make Pro Bono More Human (and Ethical)
Presented by ISBA’s Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services
Live Webcast
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
12:00 – 1:05 p.m.
1.0 hour MCLE credit, including 1.0 hour approved Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, Legal Ethics, or Sexual Harassment Prevention credit
Join us for an in-depth look at what you can do to give your pro bono work a human touch and the ethical issues to consider when using artificial intelligence throughout your pro bono practice. Attorneys with all levels of practice experience who attend this online program will gain a better understanding of the following topics:
- Navigating the Tension Between Innovation and Integrity – Learn how to maintain your technological competence and use emerging tools responsibly as we discuss your ethical duty under Rule 1.1 (Competence).
- Redefining the Attorney’s Role: Humans, Not Machines – Explore the contrast of mechanical productivity against the deeper ethical value of human presence in lawyering, particularly in a pro bono and public service context.
- Strategies for Human-Centered Pro Bono Practice – Get practical strategies for integrating AI into your pro bono practice that will enhance (not erode) the human connection.
- Lawyer Well-Being and Reflective Practice – Discover how AI integration ties into your personal and professional wellness.
Program Coordinator:
Andrew Sharp, CARPLS Legal Aid, Chicago
Program Chat Moderator:
William Tasch, CTM Legal Group, Chicago
Program Speaker:
Andrew Sharp, CARPLS Legal Aid, Chicago
