Overview
Maynard Nexsen provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). We offer strategic guidance and practical solutions to help clients navigate the complex legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption and deployment. Our key AI-related services include:
AI in M&A Due Diligence
We address use of or provision of AI-related products and services in M&A due diligence matters.
AI Ethics Policy and Governance
We assist organizations in developing robust AI ethics policies and governance frameworks to ensure responsible and transparent use of AI technologies. Our team helps you establish guidelines that align with industry standards, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements, fostering trust and accountability in AI systems.
AI Policy Drafting
We provide expert drafting of AI policies tailored to your organization’s specific needs. From internal AI usage guidelines to public-facing policies, we ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with your business objectives while addressing legal and ethical considerations.
Third-Party AI Vendor Risk Management
We help clients assess and manage risks associated with third-party AI vendors. Our services include reviewing vendor contracts, evaluating data security and privacy practices, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations to mitigate potential liabilities. Our team drafts and negotiates AI-related provisions in contracts with vendors and customers (both on behalf of consumers and providers of AI-related services).
AI Bias Audits for Employment Decisions
Our firm conducts thorough AI bias audits to evaluate AI-driven employment tools for fairness and compliance. We analyze decision-making processes to identify and address biases, ensuring equitable outcomes and adherence to anti-discrimination laws.
Risk and Compliance Audits
We perform comprehensive risk and compliance audits to evaluate your AI systems and processes. Our audits identify potential legal, regulatory, and operational risks, providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with evolving AI regulations and industry best practices. We address compliance with an increasing number of international, federal, and state AI-related requirements (e.g., EU AI Act in Europe, similar laws being enacted in other countries such as China, Federal AI Executive Orders and agency guidance, state AI laws in states like CA, UT, and TX, AI-related provisions in and amendments to more comprehensive privacy and laws).
Training and Education Programs
We offer customized training and education programs to empower your leadership teams with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate AI-related legal and ethical challenges. Our programs cover topics such as AI compliance, ethical AI use, data privacy, and regulatory updates, tailored to your business needs.
With a deep understanding of AI’s legal and ethical implications, Maynard Nexsen is committed to helping you harness the power of AI responsibly and effectively. Contact us to learn how we can support your organization’s AI initiatives.