Question of Ethics Conversation January 23, 2025 Episode

Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the judicial system. AI-powered tools, from legal research assistants to sentencing algorithms and customer service chatbots, offer efficiency but also introduce risks, particularly bias.

Additionally, the confidentiality of court records and legal proceedings becomes a pressing concern, as AI systems require vast sums of data for training—potentially exposing sensitive information to breaches or misuse.

While AI chatbots improve accessibility by guiding litigants through procedural questions, the possibility of providing incorrect information and the prohibition against providing legal advice highlights the need for careful human oversight.

As courts integrate AI into their operations, how do we ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness? What ethical and legal questions arise?

Today's Moderator

Creadell Webb Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the 1st Judicial District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Today's Panel

Courtney Whiteside Director of the Municipal Court in St. Louis, Missouri

Alison Braaton Clerk of District Court in Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Andrea Powers Human Resources Director of the Idaho Court System, Boise

Amy Emig Business Development Manager, Multnomah Circuit Court, Portland, Oregon

Kelly Hutton Court Administrator, North Dakota Court System, Grand Forks

Peter Kiefer Host, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Series

Nickolas Brackley IT Specialist for the Oregon Judicial Department Circuit Court, Salem

Norman Meyer Retired Clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Mexico and

Roger Rand IT Manager for the Multnomah Circuit Court, in Portland, Oregon