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State AI Ethics Rules for Attorneys

Browse AI ethics guidance by state. Each page includes formal bar opinions, court orders, and practical compliance steps for attorneys using AI tools.

California AI Ethics Rules for Attorneys

California was the first state to approve regulatory guidance for attorney use of generative AI, releasing its “Practical Guidance for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law” in November 2023. The California State Bar has characterized this guidance as “guiding principles rather than best practices,” reflecting the rapidly evolving nature of AI technology.