b'product. 6ARDC maintains a PMBR Self-Assessment program that provides several tips and resources to help manage this core duty. 7We will continue to provide educational resources to help attorneys apply the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct to GAI. Duty of Competence. The Policy requires attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to understand those tools and ensure that they are secure and legally compliant. 8This aspect of the Policy echoes the long-standing rule set forth in Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 that an attorneys duty of competence extends to the benefits and risks associated with technology. 9Privacy and Security. The Policy requires attorneys to confirm that GAI tools maintain the privacy and security of confidential and personally identifiable information. Specifically, the Policy states: concerningThe Court acknowledges the necessity of safe AI use, adhering to laws and regulationssuchas privacyandconfidentiality.AIapplicationsmustnotcompromisesensitiveinformation, confidentialcommunications,personalidentifyinginformation(PII),protectedhealthinformation (PHI),justiceandpublicsafetydata,. 10 information,orinformationconflictingwith security-related This comjupdoicnieanl tc oonf dthuec tP sotalincyd acrodrsr eosrp eornoddsin tgopau lbalwicy terrusst duty to preserve client confidentiality, including the security of any client data in the lawyers possession. 11Determining whether a GAI tool is appropriate for handling this type of information can be complex. For that reason, this aspect of the Policy was a central focus in drafting this Guide. We have included policies, checklists, and practical examples to support attorneys in evaluating and implementing GAI tools in a manner that protects sensitive data and complies with legal and ethical obligations. Accountability, competence, and confidentiality form the essence of a professional and ethical approach to using artificial intelligence in the practice of law. The Courts Policy serves as a clear signal that, while the 6. (The Rules of Professional Conduct and the Code of Judicial Conduct apply fully to the use of AI technologies. Attorneys, judges, and self-represented litigants are accountable for their final work product. All users must thIdoroughly review AI-generated content before submitting it in any court proceeding to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and ethical obligations.). 7Ill. Atty Registration & Disciplinary Commn,Artificial Intelligence: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Considerations(2024), https://pathlms.iardc.org/courses/69187/sections/76987 (last visited June 21, 2025). 8 Policy on Artificial Intelligence ,supranote 2 (Prior to employing any technology, including generative AI applications, users must understand both general AI capabilities and the specific tools being utilized.). 9 Ill. R. Profl Conduct R. 1.1 cmt. 8 (2023) (To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology, engage in continuing study and education and comply with all continuing legal education requirements to which the lawyer is subject.). 10 , note 2. 11IPlol. lRic.y P orno fAlr Ctiofincdiaulc Itn Rte. l1li.g6e cnmcet. s1u8pra (2025) (Paragraph (e) requires a lawyer to act competently to safeguard information relating to the representation of a client against unauthorized access by third parties and against inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure by the lawyer or other persons who are participating in the representation of the client or who are subject to the lawyers supervision.).Page | 4'