Christoper M. Jacobs recently participated as a panelist at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Trial Attorneys of America (TAA) in Chicago, IL

Houston Harbaugh, P.C. Director/Shareholder Christopher M. Jacobs in Pittsburgh recently participated as a panelist at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Trial Attorneys of America (TAA) in Chicago, Illinois. Christopher is a leading lawyer on the subject of AI and the law and is one of the creators and principal authors and podcasters for the series “Defending the Algorithm™ which is widely available on Google search or at This Link Here.

The TAA session, titled “AI in the Practice of Law: Client Expectations, Practical Adoption, and a Live Demonstration,” explored the integration of artificial intelligence into modern litigation practice. Providing outside counsel’s perspective, Mr. Jacobs shared a practical perspective on how law firms can leverage AI tools to improve efficiency while maintaining the high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment that clients expect. He spoke as one of the firm leaders who have made Houston Harbaugh in Pittsburgh, an AI Enhanced Law Firm.

The panel’s discussion centered on actionable strategies for trial attorneys, including:

• Understanding the Technology: Recognizing the fundamental differences between traditional retrieval-based legal search and generative AI models.
• Implementing Defensive Safeguards: Best practices for “ring-fencing” client data to ensure that privileged or proprietary information remains secure, including law firms’ implementation of customized AI tech stacks.
• Aligning Firm and Client Expectations: Developing internal law firm AI Governance policies and billing transparency protocols that comply with client AI Governance policies and billing guidelines.

The Trial Attorneys of America is a national organization focused on the professional development of trial lawyers, providing a forum for practitioners to stay at the forefront of advocacy and legal trends. Mr. Jacobs is a member of Houston Harbaugh’s Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property and AI Litigation, and Business Litigation groups and he can be reached at: https://hh-law.com/professionals/christopher-m-jacobs/ or 412-288-4019.