Many Michigan law offices and other organizations are participating in Pro Bono Month this year by organizing legal clinics, pro bono attorney training, law school pro bono pledges, award ceremonies, and other events that offer attorneys the chance to help low-income Michigan individuals and families in need of legal assistance.

The State Bar of Michigan named October as Pro Bono Month 18 years ago for the purpose of promoting pro bono events and raising awareness of the need for pro bono legal services throughout the state.

Attorneys looking to get involved with a pro bono event during Pro Bono Month can check out our A Lawyer Helps "Legal Clinics & Events Calendar" for events planned during Pro Bono Month. Events are added to it frequently, so be sure to check back frequently throughout the month.

You can also support this effort by donating to the Access to Justice Campaign, 100% of your donation will be distributed to support civil legal aid to Michiganders who need it.

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Robert Mathis, SBM's Justice Initiatives Counsel, at?rmathis@michbar.org.

‘Use of GenAI Tools in Legal Practice & Courts’ explored

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “Key Considerations for the Use of GenAI Tools in Legal Practice & Courts” Wednesday, October 15, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools increasingly support legal work, legal professionals and courts considering their adoption must ensure these tools serve as intended and do not undermine public trust and confidence. 
During this webinar, the TRI/NCSC AI Policy Consortium for Law & Courts will discuss foundational best practices, emphasizing that the rigor of application for these practices must be proportional to the intended use and the risk level associated with that use. 

At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to describe:

1. Risk levels in legal GenAI adoption.

2. Types of legal GenAI tools and their associated risk

3. Qualification pathways for GenAI tools.

Speaking at the webinar will be:

• Megan Carpenter, dean, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

• Hank Greenberg, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP

• Moderator Grace Cheng, director, Practical Law Government Practice, Thomson Reuters

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”

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