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Lawyers offer recommendations on proposed AI ethics opinion
Nov 04, 2026Senior EditorTop Stories
A Florida Bar committee’s proposed advisory opinion regarding Intelligence Tools and Reoard Review Committee on Professional Ethics posted a public notice October 15
Although a draft is not yet available, the notice advised that it may cover lawyers’ use of agentic AI tools; the use of artificial intelligence tools; and updates to guidance provided in Florida Ethics Opinion 24-1.
Gainesville lawyer Nathan Nevins, one of eight attorneys who submitted comments as of <a s precautions, and the attorney's response upon discovery should inform any assessment under the applicable Rules Regulating The Florida Bar,” Castro writes.
Florida Bar Ethics Counsel Jonathan Grabb says the Board Review Committee on Professional Ethics will review the comments and the proposed advisory opinion at a December 10 meeting.
The committee could proceed with the draft as proposed, modify it, withdraw it from consideration, or take other action, such as forming a subcommittee, Grabb says.
Once a draft is proposed, it will be noticed in the News prior to consideration by the Board of Governors.
(Editor’s Note: Lawyers and law firms should conduct their own analysis and consider all relevant facts, professional obligations, and applicable rules before adopting any new technology. Florida Ethics Opinion 24-1 addresses many of the ethics issues related to using AI.)
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