While each state is free to determine whether or not they will adopt this measure, at present 37 states have chosen to do so, including Utah which approved the change in March 2015.
“To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology, engage in continuing study and education and comply with all continuing legal education requirements to which the lawyer is subject.” (Emphasis added.) Specifically, wording in Comment 8 of Model Rule 1.1 now states that attorneys have a duty of technology competence. Grey made a compelling case for technology competency among lawyers and challenged students to consider the connection between the efficient use of technology and the responsibility lawyers have to ethically serve their clients.Įight years have passed since The American Bar Association formalized a significant change to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Ivy Grey, v ice president of strategy and business development for WordRake and legal tech entrepreneur, opened this semester’s Future of Law Lecture Series.
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