J. Cliff McKinney II is the author of an article on artificial intelligence in the Fall 2026 issue of The Abstract, a newsletter published by the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.
“Generative AI and the Ethical Real Estate Lawyer: Applying ABA Formal Opinion 512 to Transactional Practice” examines the ethical considerations surrounding the use of generative artificial intelligence in real estate law, including client confidentiality, verification of AI-generated content, attorney supervision, client communication, and billing practices. Mr. McKinney highlights the importance of maintaining professional judgment and accountability while using AI tools to improve efficiency in transactional legal practice.
You can find the complete article here.
A managing member of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, Cliff McKinney speaks nationwide on the rapidly evolving role of AI in law practice, covering cutting-edge tools, prompt engineering, ethical obligations, risk management, and actionable strategies lawyers can implement immediately. He has presented for organizations including the American Bar Association (ABA), the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA), and has written extensively on AI for ACMA, USLAW, and the Arkansas Law Review. Mr. McKinney holds a Prompt Engineering Specialization certification from Vanderbilt University and is a Fellow of both the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.
The Abstract is published twice a year by the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and keeps its membership informed of the latest happenings in the industry, from articles on topics affecting their practice to alerts on statutory, regulatory, and case law developments.