It's Time to Revise the Model Rules of Professional Conduct to Address Technology

Did you know that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which govern attorney ethics, were created in 1983, the same year that Microsoft introduced Word? In fact, the rules, which have been adopted in every state, have not been modified significantly since 1983 to address the massive impact of technology on the practice of law. Attorney Daniel J. Siegel, Chair of Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, discusses why the Rules need to be updated. Dan is the principal of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and the principal of Integrated Technology Services, LLC and a nationally known speaker, and the author of 14 books.Thank you for listening to The Legal Tech Podcast with Daniel J. Siegel, sponsored by the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your colleagues. To learn more about our law practice, technology consulting, CLE programs, and legal technology resources, visit DanielJSiegel.com and techlawyergy.com.Until next time, remember: Technology can make lawyers faster—but only lawyers can make themselves more responsible. Verify everything.