Overview
A panel webinar hosted by the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) on 31 March 2026 at 1:00 pm AEDT. The session explored the ethics and practical considerations of AI adoption in legal technology.
Panellists
- Oliver Tod — TILT Legal
- Yule Guttenbeil — Attune Legal
- Jennie Pakula — Lawyer's Friend
Facilitator: Fiona McLay — Thomson Reuters
Organiser: Danielle Hutchison — ALPMA Learning and Development Innovation Team
Topics Covered
- Professional and ethical responsibilities and risk mitigation
- Considerations for implementations and safeguards
- Principles guiding decision-making around AI
- Priority considerations vs common misconceptions
- Common issues and scenarios firms are facing
- Fears of adoption and fears of not adopting
- Job displacement and skill erosion
- Billing of clients — what AI means for this
Notes
The session was recorded and made available on-demand to ALPMA members. Over 90 registrations were received prior to the final email campaign.
Facilitators
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Oliver TodDirector & Legal Engineer