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Ethics & Bar Guidance

NC State Bar 2024 Formal Ethics Opinion 1: Use of Artificial Intelligence in a Law Practice

Adopted November 2024, this is the NC State Bar's binding formal guidance on AI in legal practice. Permits AI use provided attorneys act competently, protect client confidences, and supervise appropriately. Explicitly cautions against inputting client-specific information into publicly available AI tools. The primary compliance document for NC attorneys.

Judicial Orders & Court Rules

WDNC Standing Order: Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Western District of North Carolina standing order governing AI use in all civil and criminal filings. Requires attorneys to certify that no AI tools were used for research or drafting except those embedded in standard legal research platforms, and that every statement and citation has been attorney-verified. Non-compliance may result in sanctions.

Ethics & Bar Guidance

ABA Formal Opinion 512: Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

The ABA's first formal ethics opinion on generative AI, issued July 2024. Addresses six core obligations implicated by AI use: competence, confidentiality, communication, candor toward the tribunal, supervisory responsibilities, and reasonable fees. Required reading for any attorney considering AI adoption.