AI & AI Ethics: Harnessing Technology while Safeguarding Justice
A candid discussion about using AI to streamline legal support and ethical considerations associated with its use.
- Participants will learn how The Legal Aid Society developed HANA, a human-in-the-loop AI tool that enhances staff knowledge and efficiency.
- This session will explore practical strategies for approaching AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement for human expertise.
- Participants will learn how to experiment responsibly, provide feedback, and adapt workflows to use AI effectively balancing innovation with ethical reflection and a focus on client-centered outcomes.
Jumana Musa
Director - Fourth Amendment Center
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Barbara (Basia) Michalska
Supervising Attorney
The Legal Aid Society
Barbara (Basia) Michalska, Esq. is a Supervising Attorney at The Legal Aid Societyâs Housing Justice Helpline, where she co-created HANA, the AI-powered Information Retrieval Tool that was named a grand prize winner in Robin Hoodâs AI Poverty Challenge. Selected from nearly 200 national applicants, the tool was recognized as a breakthrough solution to expand access to housing justice. Basia developed the tool in partnership with Columbia Law Schoolâs Lawyering in the Digital Age Clinic, blending cutting-edge technology with frontline legal expertise. Since 2017, she has led legal teams across NYC, developed trainings and practice manuals, and continues to drive innovative strategies that serve clients with compassion and impact.
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