NYC Bar issues ethics opinion on AI recording of conversations

Aug 17, 2026 · Issue 3 · 4 sources, 4 articles

The New York City Bar Association has issued a formal ethics opinion on how AI can be used to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with people who are not clients.

Who is affected and how

lawyer

Before AI recording and summarizing, the other party must be informed and the ethical requirements assessed.

corporate lawyer

An internal policy is needed for AI processing of negotiation and interview notes.

Sources

• NYC Bar Association Releases Formal Opinion on Ethical Use of AI for Recording, Transcribing, and Summarizing Non-Client Conversations | New York City Bar Associationnycbar.org · Aug 17, 2026
• NYC Bar Formal Opinions 2025-6 and 2026-2: AI Notetakers and Client Conversations | Basil AIbasilai.app · Aug 18, 2026
• New York City Bar revisits AI meeting recordings | Legal Loopny daily record · Aug 21, 2026
• New York City Bar revisits AI meeting recordings | Legal Loop - NY Daily Recordnydailyrecord.com · Aug 21, 2026

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