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CREDITS:
3.0 CREDITS (2.0 ETHICS + 1 SUBSTANTIVE)
AGENDA:
1:30-2:30 PM
Title: AI in Law: Practical Applications and a Demonstration
Speakers: Evan Kline, Esquire, KBG Injury Firm & Brandon Harter, Lancaster Tech Law
Description: Join our presenters as they work through some common use cases for AI that your firm might want to try now. We will work through examples both on the litigation side and the business side of drafting. Come with questions, thoughts, issues, or examples you have using AI in your own practice.
2:30-3:30 PM
Title: Shackled to Our Screens: How Technology Has Imprisoned the Legal Profession
Speaker: Laurie Besden, Esquire, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania
Description: Join Laurie Besden, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, for a discussion focused on how our dependence on screens is negatively impacting our mental health. The prevalence rates of substance use and mental health challenges in the legal profession were already astounding, yet our inability to "de-screen" is only magnifying feelings of isolation and loneliness. Navigating the pandemic, we became even more dependent on screens and devices to function and stay connected. As we transition to the next "new normal," it is more important than ever that we are mindful of our screen time and intentional about how we spend our time, including prioritizing self-care and wellness. We will discuss well-being tips and strategies that can be implemented into our daily lives with ease. We also will discuss how our dependence on anything from screens to substances can impact our ability to uphold the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. At the end of the day, we all function better after a "hard reset," not just our devices.
3:30-3:45 PM
Break/ Sponsors Announcement
3:45-4:45 PM
Title: Ethical AI Use in Law: Revolutionizing Legal Services
Panelists: Sam Encarnacion, Esquire, Lancaster County Public Defenders Office; Evan Kline, Esquire, KBG Injury Firm; and Brandon Harter, Esquire, Lancaster Tech Law
Description: Explore the transformative impact of AI tools on the legal profession through our panel discussion. This session provides an in-depth look at various AI tools and how they can enhance your practice and increase productivity. Learn how to integrate these tools effectively while considering ethical implications and avoiding common pitfalls, ensuring you stay ahead in the legal field.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS:
Evan J. Kline, Esquire
Katherman, Briggs & Greenberg Injury Law Firm
Evan Kline has 30 years of experience representing hundreds of injured clients in complex injury claims involving severe injuries and death. He has been a litigator with KBG Injury Law since 2001. Evan has achieved an AV-Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has presented locally and nationally on legal and technology topics, including for the American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and at conferences such as the Legal X Conference, the ABA TECHSHOW, and the MacTrack Legal Conference. Evan regularly uses technology to get the best results for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
Evan is a 1990 graduate of Washington and Lee University and a 1993 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson Law. Evan is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He is active in the York County Bar Association, where he is a co-chair of both the Local Rules Committee (Civil) and the Arbitration Committee.
Brandon S. Harter, Esquire
Lancaster Tech Law
Brandon is a tech-savvy attorney who founded Gathering Mist eDiscovery Solutions in 2016 and Lancaster Tech Law in 2022 to provide comprehensive legal and eDiscovery services. With extensive experience in civil litigation, he serves as a discovery master for Lancaster County courts and holds leadership roles in the Lancaster Bar Association. Recognized for his contributions, he received the 2022 Community Partner Appreciation Award and was named an eDiscovery Rising Star by Super Lawyers. A lifelong computer enthusiast and avid gamer, Brandon is known for his “tech aura” that seemingly resolves tech issues just by his presence.
Laurie Besden, Esquire
Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Laurie Besden is the Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, Inc. (LCL PA). She served as its Deputy Executive Director, overseeing its Helpline operations, serving as primary contact for intervention requests, expanding its law school outreach, and increasing LCL PA’s presence within the organized bench and bar, from 2011-2015. After becoming LCL PA’s Executive Director in 2015, Laurie continued to serve in most of these capacities and assumed responsibility for the organization’s administrative and financial operations, as well as its judges’ assistance program (Judges Concerned for Judges).
Samuel G. Encarnacion, Esquire
First Assistant Public Defender of Lancaster County Public Defender's Office
Samuel G. Encarnacion is the First Assistant Public Defender of Lancaster County, with a distinguished career at the Lancaster County Public Defender's Office, where he represents clients in criminal cases. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is from the Dominican Republic, grew up in Puerto Rico, and moved to Texas in 1980. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and obtained his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. Sam was also a partner at Spahn & Encarnacion and represented injured plaintiffs with Haggerty & Silverman. In addition to his legal practice, he has been actively involved in various legal committees, including the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Minority Bar Committee. He served as an at-large minority governor on the PBA Board of Governors. Furthermore, Sam chaired the PBA Insurance Fund and Trust and, during his tenure as Chair, was a member and Chair of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Committee on Rules of Evidence. Most recently, Sam was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to the newly created Indigent Defense Advisory Committee.
LOCATION||TIME:
Lancaster Bar Association
28 East Orange Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
PRICING:
LBA Attorney (with credit) - $140.00
LBA Attorney + Paralegal - $180.00
LBA Member Paralegal/Legal Assistant - $90.00
Non-Member (with credit) - $225.00
Non-Member (Attorney, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant without credit) - $120.00
QUESTIONS?
Email Lexi Driendl (cle@lancasterbar.org), Continuing Legal Education & Marketing Coordinator
