Cliff McKinney will present an upcoming American Bar Association (ABA) webinar focused on the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence from a real estate lawyer’s perspective. This timely, one-hour program on January 27, 2026, examines how attorneys can responsibly integrate AI tools into their practice while remaining compliant with professional and ethical obligations.
The webinar explores key challenges lawyers face when using generative AI, including maintaining professional competency, safeguarding client confidentiality, addressing AI hallucinations, managing disclosure obligations, and ensuring appropriate supervision of AI use. The program highlights ABA Formal Opinion 512, which provides nationwide guidance on the ethical use of generative AI by lawyers. Attendees will gain practical insights into how this opinion applies to real-world legal practice, particularly in real estate matters.
Key Topics Include:
- AI Hallucinations: Understanding the risks of inaccurate or fabricated AI outputs and the importance of independent verification.
- Confidentiality Risks: Addressing inadvertent disclosures, data security concerns, and AI training risks involving client information.
- Disclosure Obligations: When and how lawyers must disclose the use of AI in client representations or court filings.
This program is designed for attorneys seeking practical guidance on navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and legal ethics.
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Cliff McKinney is a nationally sought-after authority on artificial intelligence in the legal profession, known for delivering practical, engaging, and ethically grounded guidance that lawyers can use immediately. His programs are valued for cutting through the hype and fear surrounding AI, replacing it with clarity, competence, and compliance. A managing member of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, Cliff brings decades of real-world legal experience to his nationwide presentations on AI tools, prompt engineering, professional responsibility, risk management, and best practices for law firm adoption. He has presented for organizations including the American Bar Association (ABA) and 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 American Bar Association was founded in 1878 on a commitment to set the legal and ethical foundation for the American nation. Today, it exists as a membership organization and stands committed to its mission of defending liberty and pursuing justice.