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42 P E E R T O P E E R : I L T A ' S Q U A R T E R L Y M A G A Z I N E | W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 necessity and benefits of AI governance for both the firm and individual lawyers. Share success stories from other firms or industries. And most importantly, involve your team in the process. When people feel they have a say in shaping the changes, they are much more likely to get on board. Technical Complexities Most lawyers did not go to law school to study algorithms and machine learning. The technical aspects of AI can be highly confusing. This complexity can make it challenging to develop and implement effective governance frameworks. How can you govern something you do not fully understand? should be continuous to keep pace with industry and technology changes. Incorporate regular refresher courses and updates on new AI developments into your firm's routine training agenda. CREATING AI ETHICS COMMITTEES Establishing an AI ethics committee is becoming crucial to AI governance in legal practices. This committee should be a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds – lawyers, tech experts, ethicists, and even representatives from your client base. Their job? To grapple with the thorny ethical issues that crop up when AI and law intersect. Questions like "Should AI make decisions on case strategy?" and "How do we ensure AI-generated research is unbiased?" are key concerns for the ethics committee. The committee should regularly review AI implementations, discuss ethical considerations, and recommend policy updates. They act as the conscience of your firm's AI operations. COMMON IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES Resistance to Change Implementing AI governance can be challenging due to resistance, skepticism, and technophobia among lawyers. Some lawyers might see AI governance as another bureaucratic hurdle, slowing their work. Others might fear that it's the first step towards AI replacing them altogether. To overcome this challenge, emphasize transparent communication about the Some lawyers might see AI governance as another bureaucratic hurdle, slowing their work. Others might fear that it's the first step towards AI replacing them altogether.

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