Peter Law Group
Date: June 24, 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into legal practice, courts are beginning to answer important questions about how AI affects attorney-client privilege, confidentiality, and attorney work product protections.
In a recent Daily Journal article, “Privilege Survives AI Only If Lawyers Do Their Job,” Peter Law Group founder Arnold P. Peter examines three recent federal court decisions that are helping shape the emerging legal framework governing AI use in the legal profession.
The article discusses how courts are approaching AI-related privilege issues through three key cases: United States v. Heppner, Morgan v. V2X, Inc., and Conservation Law Foundation v. Shell Oil Co. Together, these decisions suggest that courts are less concerned with whether AI was used and more focused on how it was used, what safeguards were in place, and whether confidentiality was reasonably protected.
One of the article’s central themes is that AI is not inherently a privilege-destroying technology. Rather, lawyers must exercise diligence when selecting AI tools, implementing safeguards, supervising their use, and protecting sensitive information. The decisions also highlight a growing need for attorneys to consider whether AI prompts, instructions, and inputs could later become discoverable in litigation.
As AI continues to evolve, these cases provide valuable guidance for lawyers, law firms, businesses, and experts seeking to leverage AI while preserving confidentiality and complying with ethical obligations.
Read the full article on dailyjournal.com: Privilege Survives AI Only If Lawyers Do Their Job
If your organization is evaluating the use of AI in litigation, employment matters, business transactions, or other legal contexts, Peter Law Group continues to monitor these developments and advise clients on the legal risks and opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
