AI, Equity, and Access to Justice: Practical Guidance for SRLs and Legal Professionals Using Generative AI

This collaborative session from the National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) and the Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) looks at how generative AI tools can be used responsibly and effectively by both self-represented litigants (SRLs) and legal professionals. The discussion covers key topics such as AI-assisted legal research, ethical considerations like hallucinations and privacy, and the importance of ensuring equitable access to justice. The session features Maura R. Grossman, an expert in AI and machine learning in legal contexts; Annette L. Demers, a law librarian and Chair of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) AI Working Group; and Lasandra C., an Educational Developer and doctoral researcher focusing on ethical AI use.