Generative AI and Legal Ethics: CPD for Law Firms.
Australian courts have put their expectations in writing. This one-hour CPD session covers what they now require — and what your lawyers need to do about it.
THE PROBLEM
The Federal Court's GPN-AI (April 2026) and the NSW Supreme Court's SC Gen 23 (February 2025) set out what is now required of everyone involved in proceedings who uses AI — lawyers, litigants, witnesses and third parties.
These are not aspirational guidelines. They sit within existing professional obligations. Australian practitioners have already been referred to their regulators after filing AI-generated case citations that did not exist.
The question courts are asking is not whether AI was used. It is whether that use can be explained and justified if it is ever scrutinised.
For law firms, this is not just a litigation risk. It is a culture question. The firms that navigate AI well will be those that have built genuine understanding of the obligations — not just issued a policy and hoped for the best.
What the session covers.
Law & Cyber offers a one-hour CPD session covering what both courts now require and what your lawyers need to do about it.
Participants will come away understanding:
What the Federal Court and NSW Supreme Court actually require — including verification, disclosure and confidentiality obligations
Where the professional risk is and how it arises in practice — including the cases where practitioners have already faced regulatory consequences
How to use AI in legal work in a way that stands up to scrutiny — building the habits and the culture that protect your firm and your clients
Course at a glance.
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Format | In-person at your firm, or live webinar | nationally |
| CPD | Ethics and Professional Responsibility (excludes WA) |
| Availability | Limited sessions | Contact us to discuss dates |
| Pricing | Contact us to discuss |
Who this course is for.
This session is designed for law firms of all sizes — from sole practitioners to national practices. It is relevant to all lawyers who use or are considering using generative AI tools in their practice, and to firm leaders and managing partners who need to understand their firm's obligations and governance responsibilities in this area.
It is particularly timely for firms that have not yet updated their AI policies and training to reflect the GPN-AI and SC Gen 23 requirements.
Why Law & Cyber
Simone Herbert-Lowe has been advising Australian law firms on AI governance, acceptable use policies and the professional obligations arising from the GPN-AI and SC Gen 23 since these instruments were introduced. She is one of the few practitioners in Australia who combines specialist cyber law expertise with deep experience in professional liability — giving her a distinctive perspective on where AI risk actually arises in legal practice and what genuine compliance looks like.
As with all Law & Cyber training, this session uses real cases and real consequences to make the risk feel immediate. The goal is not a tick-and-flick compliance exercise — it is a session that changes how your lawyers think about and use AI in their daily work.
Ready to book a session for your firm?
Contact us to discuss availability, format and pricing. Sessions are available in-person at your premises or as a live webinar, nationally.
Price includes GST. For bulk enrolments or a customised version of this program for your board, contact us.