Commercial & Federal Litigation Section

Event Overview

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – CLE Program
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Reception & Luncheon

The first panel will delve into the complex and often contentious world of business divorce. The second panel will explore issues related to ethics and civility, with a focus on how ethics has changed over time. The final panel will examine the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Panelists will discuss recent, notable cases involving the use of AI, and explore how in-house counsel expect outside counsel to use AI-particularly in terms of billing practices, disclosure, and ethical use.

Highlights and Objectives:

• Attendees will benefit from insights shared by esteemed panelists on key issues involving business divorce, legal ethics, and the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice.

Commercial & Federal Litigation Section Chair:
Helene Hechtkopf, Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney LLP

Program Chair:
Viktoriya Liberchuk, Farrell Fritz P.C.