Colorado Judicial Institute to Host Forum on AI's Impact on Legal Profession
The Colorado Judicial Institute is organizing a thought leadership forum to address how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, focusing on ethical considerations, professional conduct, and the balance between innovation and responsibility in the courtroom.
The Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) will host a Thought Leadership Forum on November 6, 2025, focusing on the influence of artificial intelligence on the legal community. The event, titled "AI Today: What the Legal Community Needs to Know Right Now," aims to bring together judges and legal experts to examine how AI is reshaping law practice, from courtroom ethics to law firm innovation.
CJI Board Chair Thor Nelson emphasized the urgency of addressing AI's role in the legal field, stating that it is no longer a future trend but a present reality testing the boundaries of ethics, professionalism, and trust in courts. The forum will provide Colorado's legal community with insights to navigate both the risks and opportunities presented by AI technologies.
The panel will feature three distinguished legal professionals addressing different aspects of AI integration. Hon. Lino Lipinsky of the Colorado Court of Appeals will discuss how the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct govern attorneys' use of generative AI, including real-world cases of misuse and their consequences. Hon. Maritza Dominguez Braswell from the U.S. District Court, District of Colorado will examine AI's societal and legal impacts, covering issues of bias, accuracy, and the distinction between what AI can do versus what it should do in legal contexts.
Katina Banks, Esq., of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will explore how law firms are integrating AI into client service and the frameworks necessary for responsible adoption. The forum will take place at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP's Denver offices at 1900 Lawrence Street, with registration and networking from 4:00-5:00 p.m. followed by the forum from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Attendees can earn 2 CLE credits (0.8 ethics, 1.2 general) for participation. Registration costs $100 for CJI members and $125 for non-members, with event details and registration available through CJI's website. The event is sponsored by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Maverick Public Relations, with additional sponsorship opportunities available.