Iowa attorneys integrating artificial intelligence into their legal practices must navigate ethical obligations under the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct. While the Iowa State Bar Association has not issued comprehensive AI-specific guidance, the established ethical framework provides clear direction on competence, confidentiality, candor, and supervision as applied to AI tool use.
Indiana has been attentive to AI’s impact on legal practice, with the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) and Indiana Supreme Court monitoring developments closely. While Indiana has not yet issued AI-specific ethics guidance, the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct provide a robust framework governing attorney use of artificial intelligence, imposing clear duties around competence, confidentiality, and honesty in tribunal proceedings.
Illinois has emerged as a leader in addressing attorney use of artificial intelligence, with the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (2Civility) and the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) providing extensive guidance on ethical AI integration in legal practice. While Illinois has not issued formal AI-specific ethics opinions, the state’s robust professional responsibility framework, including the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct and ARDC enforcement, establishes clear boundaries for responsible AI use.