Sheri Thome (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) will join a panel titled “AI Ethics in Insurance Defense: What Claims Pros and Counsel Need to Know” at the CLM Annual Conference, to be held April 9–11, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas. This panel will explore IRL (in real life) the ethical considerations surrounding use of generative AI tools in the legal and claims fields. Attendees will learn that AI is here to stay in the legal world, rapidly evolving and offering significant value when used responsibly. While multiple ethical rules apply to AI tools, the core principle is that professionals must maintain the same ethical standards they have always followed. The panel will discuss how to evaluate and implement AI tools, what questions to ask, and how to create effective internal use policies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.