Attorney John Weaver will present on a webinar for TerraLex, “Unlocking AI’s Potential: Responsible Innovation in Real Estate Transactions,” on Thursday, September 18 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
John will explore the responsible use of AI tools in real estate transactions, emphasizing how traditional legal duties such as competence, confidentiality, and supervision apply in an AI-enabled environment. Through real-world examples and practical guidance, this session helps attorneys recognize when AI enhances efficiency and when it may compromise legal or ethical standards. The goal is to equip participants with a framework for using AI responsibly, balancing innovation with their professional obligations.
John is a director and chair of McLane Middleton’s Artificial Intelligence Practice Group. His practice includes conducting risk assessments of AI systems, advising clients concerning AI policies and best practices, and counseling clients regarding emerging legal and practical issues in AI. John also serves as the vice-chair of the steering committee for the American Bar Association’s Artificial Intelligence & Robotics National Institute. He is the author of Robots Are People Too: How Siri, Google Car, and Artificial Intelligence Will Force Us to Change Our Laws, a contributing writer at Slate focusing on legal issues implicated by AI and autonomous devices, and a member of the board of editors of The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law. He can be reached in the firm’s Woburn office at (781) 904-2685 or john.weaver@mclane.com.