One of the biggest takeaways from the latest New York State Bar Association Journal isn’t simply about AI,it’s about protecting attorney-client privilege in an era of AI-powered meeting assistants, transcription tools, and generative AI.

The message is clear: attorneys have an obligation to educate clients about the risks of AI recording and summarization, establish clear expectations around consent, and proactively safeguard confidential communications.

An excellent read from the attorney professionalism forum; Jean-Claude Mazzola, Adam Wiener, Vincent J. Syracuse, and Alyssa C. Goldrich, together they explore how the New York Rules of Professional Conduct apply to emerging AI technologies and offer practical guidance for engagement letters and client communications.

As AI adoption accelerates across the legal profession, conversations like these are becoming essential, not just for compliance, but for preserving trust.

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