Own the AI Edge: Smarter Practice Starts with Smarter Governance

Explore how AI is transforming the way legal work gets done—and how to harness its power responsibly. This practice note offers timely strategies for integrating AI into law firm operations, with guidance on ethics compliance, governance, client communication, and policy development. As more firms adopt AI tools to drive efficiency, understanding the professional and regulatory boundaries is critical. With insight into emerging standards like ABA Formal Opinion 512, this practice note helps firms seize the benefits of generative AI while staying aligned with core ethical obligations.

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