| (Webinar via Zoom) [RME elective] Managing the Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice in Hong Kong |
| Date: |
12 August 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Time: |
2:30pm - 5:45pm |
| Level: |
I (Intermediate)
For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area |
| Language: |
English |
| Fee: |
HK$ 1,850 |
| Accreditation: |
3 CPD pts (Accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong)
3 RME pts (Accredited by The Law Society of Hong Kong [RME Elective]) |
| Ref: |
L25OT19 |
| Venue: |
Webinar Course
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Presenter's Biography:
Steven Gallagher was awarded a first class LL.B. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2006. Steven teaches equity and trusts, and property law courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Steven also teaches a course on art, antiquities, cultural heritage and the law. Steven has presented continuing professional development courses for solicitors in Hong Kong on many topics associated with property. Steven's research interests include equity and the law of trusts, cultural heritage law, legal history, and law and technology.
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Objective:
This three-hour course will consider the risks of using artificial intelligence in legal practice as a solicitor in Hong Kong. It is almost impossible to avoid using artificial intelligence in our modern world. This is particularly true for the modern solicitor whether it is indirectly or directly using artificial intelligence systems in general use or by using advanced applications of artificial intelligence in the practice of law, for example e-due diligence systems, e-discovery systems, and generative text systems such as ChatGPT. This use comes with risks. Some of the risks associated with lawyers using artificial intelligence are common to the use of artificial intelligence- they are risks faced by all who use it. Some risks are particular to or at least particularly concerning for solicitors, because of their roles, responsibilities and duties. The special considerations for solicitors arise because of their contract with their client, their fiduciary obligations to their clients, their duties to the court and the profession, the Solicitors' Practice Rules (Cap. 159H), and the Law Society's Hong Kong Solicitors' Guide to Professional Conduct. These risks arise in three main ways: first, there is risk because of the way artificial intelligence works, second, there is risk in the way that lawyers use artificial intelligence, and third, there is risk because of the particular nature of solicitors' duties and obligations. This seminar considers these risks, the liability solicitors in Hong Kong may face for loss caused by the failure to deal with these risks, and how these risks may be managed and minimised
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Outline:
- What is artificial intelligence (including generative artificial intelligence) and how does it work?
- The use of artificial intelligence in the practice of law including eDue Diligence, eDiscovery, lawyer bots and robo-lawyers;
- The future of artificial intelligence in the practice of law;
- The risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence;
- Liability for loss or damage caused by failing to address these risks;
- Liability for the use of artificial intelligence by others;
- The duty to disclose the use of artificial intelligence;
- Managing risks and avoiding liability.
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| Category: |
Others |
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Bookings & Payments
To reserve a seat, please fax the completed booking form to us. We will send out a written Booking Confirmation either by fax or by email to confirm your booking, normally within 48 hours after receiving the booking form. Payment should be made upon we send the Booking Confirmation to you, or together with the booking form if the booking is received within seven (7) days of the course. You are advised to contact us to confirm your place if you have not received the Booking Confirmation prior to the commencement of the course.
Cancellation
In case of cancellation of a booking, you must inform us in writing at least seven (7) days before the date of the course, and a full refund will be issued (less of HK$300 administration fee). Cancellation of unpaid bookings will incur a HK$300 administration fee and the cancellation will not be deemed effective until payment of such fee is received. No refunds will be given and any outstanding amounts remain payable in full if the written notice of cancellation is made less than (7) days before the date of the course.
Transfer
If you cannot attend a booked course, you must inform us in writing at least 24 hours before the commencing time of the course. You may then:
- Transfer the booking to a replacement delegate;( Not available for Individual Discount Packages)
- Transfer your booking to another course, to be held before 31 October 2025; or
- Request a credit voucher, to be used on another LexOmnibus CPD course to be held before 31 October 2025.
No attendance
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Weather
In the event that the No.8 typhoon signal is hoisted or the Black Rain Storm warning is raised within 2.5 hours of the course or is due to be raised during the course, the course will be cancelled. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, the course will be rescheduled or a credit note issued. No refunds will be given.
Record of Attendance
A certificate of attendance can be provided at a cost of HK$40. Alternatively, a verification of attendance in letter format, along with the original payments receipt is available, at a cost HK$40. Please apply in writing to request either a certificate or verification letter subsequent to the course.
Conference Venue
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Other Terms
- We may reschedule, vary the details of a course at any time without liability. If we cancel or reschedule the course, except due to the weather conditions indicated, a credit note will be issued.
- Any bank charges and/or expenses incurred as a result of bounced cheques shall be borne by the delegates.
- LexOmnibus will not issue an invoice for registration of a course except under special circumstances and LexOmnibus reserves the right to charge an administration fee for providing that service.
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