WebCredenza 2025 The unauthorized practice of law: New frontiers

In an era of increasing automation and legal technology, the boundaries of what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) are rapidly shifting. This session explores emerging UPL issues, including the rise of non-lawyer legal service providers, AI-driven legal tools, and the ethical and regulatory challenges they present. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how these developments are reshaping the legal profession and what steps you can take to protect your practice and clients.

Highlights:

• The impact of legal technology and AI tools on UPL regulations.
• Case studies on UPL enforcement actions and their outcomes.
• Ethical pitfalls and how to address them in your own practice.
• An analysis of state-specific UPL rules and trends.
• Practical steps to mitigate risk when collaborating with non-lawyer service providers.

Opinions and positions stated by presenters of MoBarCLE programs are those of the presenters and not necessarily those of The Missouri Bar. This program is intended as information for lawyers in Missouri, in conjunction with other research they deem necessary, in the exercise of their independent judgment.