Ethical AI and the Future of Legal Practice

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms legal services, a central question arises: can we use these powerful tools to close the justice gap while upholding core ethical and professional standards?

In this discussion, we’ll explore:

🔹 Ethical Boundaries – When does AI-assisted legal help risk crossing into the unauthorized practice of law?

🔹 Accountability – Who bears responsibility when AI tools provide inaccurate or harmful advice?

🔹 Balancing Innovation and Regulation – How can legal frameworks evolve to support innovation while safeguarding the public?

Date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 3pm – 4pm

Venue: Room 901, 9/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong

Featuring: Experts in legal ethics, AI developers & access-to-justice advocates

Open to all — lawyers, technologists, and curious minds welcome!

Panelists:

Albert Yoon, Professor and Michael J. Trebilcock Chair in Law and Economics, University of Toronto Faculty of Law

Sida Liu, Professor, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law

Norman Hui, Principal Lecturer, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law

Benjamin Chen, Associate Professor & Director of Law and Technology Centre, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law

To register, go to https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?guest=Y&UEID=99891.