Generative AI tools are quickly becoming part of everyday legal work. From research and drafting to summarization and analysis, these technologies offer speed and efficiency. They also introduce new ethical and malpractice risks that lawyers cannot afford to ignore.

This 1-page summary from Texas Lawyers’ Insurance Exchange (TLIE) examines the ethical considerations lawyers must address when using generative AI, with guidance grounded in Texas Professional Ethics Committee Opinion 705. Written by Carrie Johnson Phaneuf, Vice President of Loss Prevention at TLIE, the report provides a practical, lawyer-focused discussion of how existing ethical duties apply to emerging technology.

The report draws clear parallels between AI use and traditional supervision obligations, reinforcing that technology does not replace professional judgment. Instead, it heightens the need for careful review, ethical awareness, and informed decision-making.

This report is essential reading for lawyers seeking to use generative AI responsibly while protecting clients, complying with ethical rules, and reducing malpractice exposure.

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