Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI), the state’s only independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to promoting excellence, equity, impartiality, and public trust in Colorado’s courts, announced it will host a Thought Leadership Forum on one of the most pressing issues facing the legal profession: the influence of artificial intelligence.

The forum, “AI Today: What the Legal Community Needs to Know Right Now,”will take place November 6 and bring together judges and legal experts to explore how AI is reshaping the practice of law — from courtroom ethics to law firm innovation.

“AI is no longer a future trend. It’s here now, and it’s already testing the boundaries of ethics, professionalism, and trust in our courts,” said CJI Board Chair Thor Nelson. “This forum will provide Colorado’s legal community with the insights needed to navigate the risks and seize the opportunities that AI presents.”

PANELISTS:             
Hon. Lino Lipinsky, Colorado Court of Appeals — Ethics Rules & AI: How the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct govern attorneys’ use of generative AI, with real-world cases of misuse and consequences.
 
Hon. Maritza Dominguez Braswell, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado — AI & the Law Today: Examining AI’s societal and legal impacts, including bias, accuracy, and the line between what AI can do versus what it should do.
 
Katina Banks, Esq., Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP — AI in Practice: Exploring how firms are integrating AI into client service, and the frameworks needed for responsible adoption.

Registration: CJI members $100 | Non-members $125. Visit CJI’s website for event details and registration (https://bit.ly/CJI-TLF-2025). CLE Credit: 2 CLE credits (0.8 ethics, 1.2 general).
 
Sponsorship opportunities, contact: Jeff Rupp, CJI Executive Director.