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Top Artificial Intelligence Lawyers 2024


Jul. 24, 2024

Cyber/AI

The annual list of California attorneys specializing in working with emerging artificial intelligence technologies


In This Issue:

Natasha Allen

Foley & Lardner LLP

Shiva Aminian

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Gina Durham

DLA Piper

Cassandra Gaedt-Sheckter

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Andrew Gass

Latham & Watkins

Bobby Ghajar

Cooley LLP

Joseph C. Gratz

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Jordan R. Jaffe

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Justin H. Haan

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Jason Y. Kelly

Annaguey McCann

Miriam Kim

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Sharon Klein

Blank Rome LLP

Natasha G. Kohne

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Tiffany Lee

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Bobby Malhotra

Winston & Strawn LLP

Paven Malhotra

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

Warrington Parker

Crowell & Moring LLP

Brandon Reilly

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Susan Rohol

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

David Sanker

SankerIP

Joseph R. Saveri

Joseph Saveri Law Firm

Joshua Irwin Schiller

Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP

Lindsay L. Tonsager

Covington & Burling LLP

Michelle Ybarra

Keker, Van Nest & Peters LLP

Cadio Zirpoli

Joseph Saveri Law Firm

Law Practice, Technology

The GenAI revolution: Law firms will never be the same

Generative AI is and will continue to impact the legal profession and how law firms work. The billable hour may still be in place, but firms that leverage the right technology, select the right team, manage the project application, and deliver the best service will win. By Brendan Gutierrez McDonnell and Katherine L. Staba

Law Practice, Technology

Maintaining control: Top Strategies for law firms using AI

Artificial intelligence is gaining traction in law firms to streamline tasks and boost efficiency, potentially revolutionizing legal practice. This technology enables firms to manage a higher volume of cases without compromising quality. By Danny Abir

Criminal, Technology

Navigating the complex terrain of AI litigation and regulation

Artificial intelligence (AI) scams are proliferating, with fraudsters using AI to trick people into sending money that they will likely never see again. The California Senate has passed a bill that requires safety standards for large AI models and protects whistleblowers who report noncompliance with the Act. By Joseph W. Cotchett Jr. and Gia Jung

Technology, Torts/Personal Injury

Unleashing the power of artificial intelligence in wrongful death and personal injury litigation

AI can speed up the legal process, but it may also fail to capture all necessary information, generate inaccurate data, or oversimplify complex concepts. Therefore, lawyers need to use AI software that includes citations to the underlying records and verify the accuracy of the information. By Robert D. Jarchi

Technology

I heard your confession, but was it really you?

The Federal Rules of Evidence is falling behind in the race to stop voice clones and deep fakes in the courtroom. By Anita Taff-Rice and Susan J. Rose

Technology

The Colorado AI Act ushers in European-style AI legislation across the pond

Colorado has become the first U.S. state to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, which applies to all "developers" and "deployers" of "high-risk AI systems" that do business in Colorado. Other states may do the same. By Sharon R. Klein, Alex C. Nisenbaum, and Karen H. Shin

Technology

Managing Gen AI risk: A brief primer

Organizations can streamline Generative AI (Gen AI) risk management by identifying intended use cases, mapping and prioritizing risks, implementing mitigations, monitoring for changes, and measuring and adjusting mitigation efficacy over time. By Stephanie Sharron

Technology

Trade Secret Law and AI: Navigating emerging risks and legal implications

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be a double-edged sword for trade secret protection, offering enhanced monitoring and employee training but also potentially impacting the standard for protection and the effectiveness of certain remedies in cases of misappropriation. By Miriam Kim, Vincent Y. Ling and Nathaniel F. Sussman

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Technology

Evolving AI and arbitration legal practices

The JAMS Artificial Intelligence Dispute Resolution Rules (AI Rules) are a crucial update of arbitration processes for modern technology. These rules streamline the resolution process and reduce the time and cost associated with resolving disputes. By Daniel B. Garrie and Ryan Abbott

Technology

California's Bolstering Online Transparency Act targets bot disclosures in elections and transactions

California passed the Bolstering Online Transparency Act (Senate Bill 1001), which became effective July 1, 2019, and requires clear and conspicuous disclosures of bots. By Tracy Rubin, Vince Sampson and Patrick Van Eecke

State Bar & Bar Associations, Technology

Generative AI in legal practice: State Bar's ethical guidance

The State Bar has issued guidance on the responsible use of generative AI in the practice of law, emphasizing that a lawyer's ethical obligations apply to the use of generative AI in the same way as any other technology. The State Bar is also exploring how generative AI can improve access to justice and expand access to legal services. By Leah Wilson and Erika Doherty