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The Fraud is in the Closing: AI, Spoofed Emails and New Jersey Lawyers

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This article was originally published in New Jersey Lawyer in August 2026. When Fraud Moves Into the Closing Process Transactional lawyers have long treated fraud as a problem of deal substance: misstatements in financial disclosures, omissions in disclosure schedules, inaccuracies in representations and warranties. The risk, conventionally understood, lives in the four corners of the agreement.  That … Read more

Founder’s AI Pitch Deck Can Become A Crime Scene

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This article was originally published on Law360 in June 2026. On April 17, federal prosecutors unsealed a 10-count indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging the CEO and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines Inc., a corporate education and training company claiming to utilize artificial intelligence, with securities fraud, wire … Read more

What New Jersey Lawyers Must Know About AI and Professional Responsibility

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping legal practice faster than most ethics rules were written to address. For New Jersey lawyers, that gap is not theoretical. In January 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued Preliminary Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence by New Jersey Lawyers, making clear that the existing Rules of Professional Conduct apply fully … Read more

Malpractice Insurance to Shape Lawyer AI Regulation

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SUMMARY Major insurers are already imposing absolute AI exclusions, sub-limits and intentional acts triggers that leave attorneys personally exposed, and that financial pressure will drive AI governance in legal practice far more effectively than any ethics opinion. Firms that cannot document their AI due diligence, vendor relationships and disclosure practices will find themselves uninsured, undefended … Read more

Honored as NJBIZ Leader in Law

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I’m honored to share that I’ve been named an NJBIZ Leader in Law honoree for the second time. This award recognizes attorneys whose dedication to their profession and communities is outstanding. NJBIZ is New Jersey’s leading business journal and details about the award methodology can be found here.

Solo Lawyers Are Thriving

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SUMMARY Solo attorneys report high career satisfaction, with nearly 75% content in their practice. Flexibility in scheduling, client selection, and work matters drives their well-being. Challenges include workload stress, income inconsistency and burnout risk affecting about half of practitioners. Success depends on maintaining boundaries, building professional networks and practicing financial prudence. Solo practice offers a … Read more

Artificial Intelligence and Attorney-Client Privilege

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SUMMARY Attorney-client privilege faces significant challenges with AI use. When lawyers input client information into AI systems, they risk waiving privilege by sharing confidential data with third-party providers. The Rules of Professional Conduct require attorneys to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate technological competence and ensure adequate safeguards. Lawyers should anonymize information, use specialized legal AI tools with … Read more

Equity or Cash: Temptation & Risk for Lawyers

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Sooner or later a startup lawyer will hear the suggestion that payment be postponed or waived in exchange for equity. What is the lawyer to do when the client cannot (or would rather not) pay and offers stock instead? On its face, taking equity looks like a practical solution. The client preserves cash, the lawyer … Read more

AI-Powered Contract Analysis in M&A

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A variant of this post was published in Deal Points, the Newsletter of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committtee of the American Bar Association. In mergers and acquisitions, contracts form the backbone of transactions, governing crucial aspects such as liabilities, obligations, warranties and intellectual property rights. The thorough analysis of these contracts is a critical component … Read more