Coffee With Casey Episode 15: AI in the Legal World
Webinars
Featuring Tresina M. Dickens & Casey B. Hicks
Date & Time:
12 November 2026/ 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
Pour yourself a cup and join us for Episode 15 of Coffee With Casey, featuring host Casey Hicks, Shareholder, Real Estate Default Group Chair, and Chicago Office Managing Attorney. In this episode, Casey will be joined by Chicago Attorney Tresina Dickens, who focuses her creditors’ rights practice on helping clients navigate complex financial and legal challenges with professionalism, efficiency, and care. With experience in litigation, negotiation, and legal technology, Tresina brings a thoughtful, solution-oriented perspective to the evolving role of AI in legal practice.
As AI continues to become more accessible, professionals are exploring how these tools can assist with legal research, issue spotting, and understanding complex legal concepts. But with new technology comes important ethical considerations. Casey and Tresina will discuss the importance of using AI thoughtfully and responsibly, including considerations surrounding confidentiality, attorney competence, accuracy, and candor to clients and the court.
The conversation will also address practical considerations for consumer collection attorneys, including how AI may be used as an initial research or learning tool while emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence. From verifying cases and legal authorities to understanding when AI use should be disclosed, this episode offers a practical look at navigating the opportunities—and responsibilities—that come with emerging legal technology.
Key Topics Covered:
1. How attorneys can use AI as an initial tool for legal research and understanding complex issues
2. Ethical considerations when using AI, including confidentiality, competence, accuracy, and due diligence
3. Avoiding AI-generated misinformation and the importance of verifying legal authorities and case law
About the Series: Weltman’s Webinar Series delivers year-round educational content, specific to creditors' rights throughout numerous focus areas. Join our key business leaders for these webinars to stay ahead of trends, changes, and updates throughout the world of collections.