From Courtroom Fails to Travel Nightmares: AI Mistakes That Matter

Discover the hidden risks of artificial intelligence — and how to protect yourself from costly, embarrassing, or even career-ending mistakes.

AI is powerful, but it isn’t perfect. Lawyers have been sanctioned for citing cases that never existed. Travelers have booked vacations to hotels that turned out to be figments of a chatbot’s imagination. Businesses have followed AI-generated advice that led them in the wrong direction. The truth is simple: when AI gets it wrong, the consequences are real.

What You’ll Learn in This Session

Why AI “hallucinates” — and why it sounds so confident when it’s dead wrong

Real-life cautionary tales: fake case law, phantom travel spots, bad advice, and more

The legal, ethical, and professional risks of trusting AI without verification

How to safely use AI without letting it put your reputation on the line

Who Should Attend:

Paralegals who want to understand the risks before incorporating AI into their workflow

Legal assistants and support staff who prepare drafts, research, or client communications

Law clerks and legal interns beginning to explore AI tools for productivity

Attorneys and legal managers who oversee work product and need confidence in accuracy

Anyone using AI in daily life who wants to avoid becoming the next cautionary tale

Handouts

This course includes our AI ethics checklist, a cheat sheet of some of the ethics rules that apply, a copy of Florida Bar’s opinion 24-1 along with a copy of the slides.

Course Format

This is an on demand seminar – you’ll receive immediate access to the on demand recording, slides and handouts. You have lifetime access to this program, so once it’s in your account, you can return to complete it whenever it is convenient for you.

This course includes computer-generated closed captions to support a variety of learning preferences; captions may contain minor inaccuracies.

Video length: 58 Minutes.

Continuing Legal Education Credit (CLE)

NALA CP or ACP: This program meets the requirements of the NALA Certifying Board for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the CP/ACP credential. This program is pre-approved by NALA for 0.5 Ethics CLE AND 0.5 Technology CLE.

Florida Bar FRP: As approved by NALA, this seminar meets the requirements under Rule 20-6.1 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar for continuing legal education credit required to maintain the FRP credential.

NFPA RP® or CRP™: NFPA automatically accepts substantive CLE hours which bears the accreditation of NALA on the certificate of attendance.

State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division – The Division will accept substantive law CLE approved by the National Association of Legal Assistants for credit towards the Paralegal Division mandatory membership renewal CLE requirement.

Meet your Speaker – Linda McGrath-Cruz

Linda McGrath-Cruz brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her seminars, accumulated since 1997, from the dynamic world of civil litigation. Specializing in areas such as products/premises liability, bodily injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice defense, Linda’s expertise is not just theoretical but deeply rooted in real-world practice. As a testament to her dedication and skill, she has earned the designation of NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal in key areas including discovery, eDiscovery, trial practice, social security, and entity medical liability, alongside her recognition as a Florida Registered Paralegal. Linda is the Program Coordinator and Lead Instructor for the St. Johns River State College Paralegal Program.

Linda’s academic journey underscores her commitment to the paralegal profession, holding two paralegal certificates, a Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies from Barry University, and a Master’s in Paralegal Studies from National Juris University. Linda also holds degrees in medical assisting and secondary education. Her educational background, paired with her extensive experience, positions her as an instructor with a deep understanding of the field’s nuances and complexities.

She is the proud founder and operator of Perfectly Paralegal, a vibrant community that offers resources, support, continuing education, and much more for paralegals across all levels of experience and education. This initiative highlights Linda’s commitment to nurturing the paralegal community, making her not just a mentor but a relatable ally who understands the challenges and triumphs of the profession.

In Linda’s classes, you’re not just learning theory; you’re gaining practical insights from someone who has lived it. Her approachable nature and dedication to sharing her wealth of knowledge ensure that every participant leaves with valuable, actionable information. Join her to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, and empower yourself with the tools for success in the dynamic world of paralegal work.