Compliance

ABA Opinion 512 Compliance Checklist

Comprehensive compliance checklist mapping to ABA Formal Opinion 512. Covers competence (Rule 1.1), confidentiality (Rule 1.6), communication (Rule 1.4), supervision (Rules 5.1, 5.3), billing (Rule 1.5), and candor (Rule 3.3).

Time Investment: 30-45 minutes initial; 10 minutes per matter

Use Case: Ensuring compliance with ABA AI ethics guidance

From Newsletter Issue #11

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Rule 1.1 — Competence: AI tool capabilities understood*

Confirm the lawyer understands what the AI tool does, its limitations, and when it fails.

Rule 1.6 — Confidentiality: Client data protection confirmed*

Verify the AI tool's data handling meets Rule 1.6 confidentiality requirements.

Rule 1.4 — Communication: Client informed about AI use*

Ensure the client has been informed about how AI is being used in their matter.

Rules 5.1/5.3 — Supervision: Review protocols in place*

Confirm adequate supervision structures exist for AI-assisted work by associates and staff.

Rule 1.5 — Billing: AI efficiency reflected in fees*

Verify billing practices account for time savings from AI — no billing for AI computation time.

Rule 3.3 — Candor: AI outputs verified before submission*

Confirm all AI-assisted court submissions have been independently verified for accuracy.