The State Bar of Michigan will present the 16th Annual Spring Pro Bono Workshop on Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the State Bar Building in Lansing and online via Zoom.

Sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan Justice Initiatives Committee, this year’s workshop will look at “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Strategic Engagement: Unlocking New Pathways to Access to Justice.”

Session topics will feature:

•  AI Obstacles and Opportunities
•  Fostering a Strong Pro Bono Culture Through Strategic Communication
• The Balance Between Ethics & Artificial Intelligence

To register for the in-person or virtual workshop, visit www.michbar.org/alawyerhelps/home.

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