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February 27, 2025

The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law

What Missouri clients should know about AI, their lawyer, and the rules that govern its use

Artificial intelligence is now built into everyday legal research and drafting tools, and courts across the country — including in Missouri — have sanctioned lawyers for filing briefs with AI-invented case citations. This article explains what the Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct require of a lawyer who uses AI, and why that matters to your case.