Source: Above the Law

Liz Washko, managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins, addressed concerns about AI-generated fictitious case citations appearing in court filings. She stated the firm is determined to implement all possible measures to prevent such errors in federal filings. Washko emphasized the professional responsibility of lawyers to verify that citations accurately reflect existing authorities, a duty that predates the use of AI tools.

Washko further explained that Ogletree Deakins has policies to ensure attorneys understand their obligations regarding AI use and is taking additional steps to ensure compliance with those policies.