b'Introduction The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has completed a careful study ofGenerativeArtificialIntelligence(GAI)andispleasedtoprovidethisguidancetoassistIllinois attorneysinunderstanding,adopting,andusingGAIresponsibly.ThisGuideshouldbereadin conjunction with the Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Artificial Intelligence. 2If any portion of this Guide is deemed to be inconsistent, the Courts Policy controls. Werecognizeartificialintelligenceasatransformationaltechnologythat,whenusedcarefully,hasthe potentialtostreamlinelegalservices,expandaccesstojusticeforclientsacrossIllinois,andgenerally strengthenourprofessionformanyyearstocome.ThisGuideisdesignedtoequiplawyerswitha foundational understanding of how Generative Artificial Intelligence systems function, what risks they may pose, and how they can be integrated into legal practice ethically and effectively. Included with this Guide is a Practice Resource Kit that lawyers might consider as a means to help implement GAI tools into their practice. The Practice Resource Kit contains samples, templates, and checklists, including: A sample client notice, a sample staff policy, a sample informed consent form, and a checklist for reviewing GAI terms of service. Lawyers using these resources should do so very carefully to ensure that the language finally used fits the particular situation for which they are implemented. It is not our intent to establish practice standards. These resources are nonbinding, and not Court policy.Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Artificial Intelligence On December 18, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a new Policy on Artificial Intelligence, together with a judicial reference sheet on AI, both of which we reproduce at Appendix 1. 3 We believe the Policy provides a clear foundation for lawyers responsible use of GAI. It affirms that attorneys may use AI tools, provided they do so in accordance with existing professional obligations. 4Specifically, the Policy makes four key points:GAI Use isAuthorized.The Policy authorizes the use of artificial intelligence by attorneys, subject to the requirements set forth in the Policy. 5For those who choose to incorporate one or more GAI tools into their practice, ARDC is fully committed to staying focused on the benefits and risks associated with GAI and providing resources to help them implement GAI in a safe and responsible manner.Attorney Accountability. Attorneys who use artificial intelligence in their practice must thoroughly review and assume professional responsibility for any AI-generated information that is incorporated into their work 2 Ill. Sup. Ct.,Policy on Artificial Intelligence(effective Jan. 1, 2025), reproduced in App. 1. 3 ArtificialIntelligence ,IllinoisCourts(Dec.18,2024), https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/News/1485/Illinois-Supreme-Court-Announces-Policy-on-Artificial-IntIelllliingoeins ceS/unpewresm-deetaCiol u(lrats t aAcncneosusendce Os ct.P 9o, l2ic0y25o).n 4 , note 2. 5Po. l(icyT hoenuAsreti ofifc iAaIlbInyt leiltliiggaenntcse, astutpraorneys, judges, judicial clerks, research attorneys, and court staff providing similar support may be expected, should not be discouraged, and is authorized provided it complies with legal and ethical stIadndards.).Page | 3'