The convention and annual business meeting were held June 12-14, 2024 in Pierre, South Dakota

Blake A. Klinkner, Assistant Professor of Law, presented the CLE, “Generative AI: The Future is Here. Ethically Navigating This Brave New World.” During this 3-hour CLE, he addressed artificial intelligence and professional responsibility, providing an in-depth discussion of how attorney use of artificial intelligence may implicate ethical duties. Professor Klinkner also discussed the nexus of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. During the CLE, he demonstrated how to use artificial intelligence-based legal research platforms, which included showing attorneys how to use artificial intelligence to research caselaw and statutory authorities, draft transactional documents, and prepare for trial. Professor Klinkner also educated the audience on the future of artificial intelligence in the law school curriculum.