Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Chair
Chris Linton, Principal, Beacon Law
The Ethics of AI in Your Practice
- What is AI and Generative AI?
- How is AI and Generative AI being used in the legal context?
- What are the key ethical considerations of the use of AI by lawyers?
- How can lawyers manage the risks of the use of AI?
Presented by Joy Guo, Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
* This interactive online recording includes questions and quizzes requiring critical thinking about the topics, so you have no annual limits to the number of points/hours you can claim with this format of learning. Please verify with your CPD rules
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how AI and generative AI are used in legal practice and the associated ethical implications
- Identify and manage risks associated with AI to ensure compliance with professional and ethical duties
Presenters
Joy Guo, Senior Associate, Duncan CotterillJoy specialises in technology, artificial intelligence, privacy and data protection, and general commercial advisory work, including commercial contracts. With a background in commercial litigation (including large-scale technology litigation), she provides strategic advice on technology projects and commercial issues. Joy assists both technology vendors and their clients with procurement and contractual arrangements, commercialisation of IP, legal due diligence, and regulatory compliance. Joy also assists with the legal assessment of technology tools and developing workplace policies to support responsible AI use. Before practising law, Joy worked at Bain & Company in Sydney, advising across financial services, insurance, telecommunications, utilities, logistics, health and retail. Her combined legal and consulting background gives her a pragmatic, commercial approach to client service.
Chris Linton, Director, Beacon Law
Chris Linton is a senior corporate, commercial, and technology specialist, with extensive experience advising on complex transactions, regulatory issues, and technology-driven businesses. She has held Partner roles at national law firms and a corporate commercial boutique, and practised in London with leading global firm Linklaters, advising on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions. Chris recently founded Beacon Law to deliver strategic, practical, and outcome-focused advice across corporate advisory, M&A, foreign investment, governance, and technology law, including gaming, blockchain / fintech, and digital platforms, and related regulatory matters. She advises New Zealand and international corporates, public sector entities, investors, and technology businesses. Chris also serves as Honorary Consul for Finland in Auckland, President of the New Zealand Scandinavia Business Association, and in several governance roles.
