Ethical AI and the Future of Legal Practice
Albert Yoon (University of Toronto), Sida Liu (HKU Law), Norman Hui (HKU Law), Benjamin Chen (HKU Law)
April 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Room 901, 9/F Cheng Yu Tung Tower, The University of Hong Kong
AI Ethics and Governance

As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms legal services, a central question arises: can we use these powerful tools to close the justice gap while upholding core ethical and professional standards?
In this discussion, well explore:
- Ethical Boundaries When does AI-assisted legal help risk crossing into the unauthorized practice of law?
- Accountability Who bears responsibility when AI tools provide inaccurate or harmful advice?
- Balancing Innovation and Regulation How can legal frameworks evolve to support innovation while safeguarding the public?
Featuring: Experts in legal ethics, AI developers & access-to-justice advocates
Open to all lawyers, technologists, and curious minds welcome!
Panelists:
Albert Yoon, Professor and Michael J. Trebilcock Chair in Law and Economics, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
Sida Liu, Professor, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Norman Hui, Principal Lecturer, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
Benjamin Chen, Associate Professor & Director of Law and Technology Centre, The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law
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