As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies rapidly disrupt and transform the world as we know it, Benesch is guiding clients in identifying issues, assessing and addressing AI-associated risks, leveraging opportunities and resolving any disputes that may arise along the way.
The Benesch AI Commission is dedicated to helping clients safely and legally deploy AI technologies and tools to enhance operations, drive innovation, and optimize and customize customer experiences. Bringing together the experience and skill sets of attorneys across practice areas, including Intellectual Property, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Labor & Employment, Corporate, Healthcare, Real Estate and Litigation, we combine deep legal knowledge, tech know-how and incisive strategic business-focused solutions to help clients reap the benefits of this groundbreaking technology.
We advise B2B and B2C businesses in wide-ranging industries, AI tech and tool developers, investors, collaborators, service providers and users/integrators on the legal implications of AI innovations and associated risks while proactively monitoring proposed laws, regulations and litigation so we can keep our clients informed and well-positioned for the future.
Our services include:
AI use for operational efficiencies
Data privacy, cybersecurity, data governance best practices
Labor and employment
Industry-specific guidance, including for those operating in highly regulated sectors such as banking and finance, healthcare, and life sciences
AI use-related policies, procedures and best practices to maintain control over data and manage risks
Insurance considerations
Transparency and ethics considerations
Guidance on responsible use of AI
IP ownership
Patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret issues, rights and protections, including copyright issues regarding ownership rights and infringement related to generative AI and machine learning
IP portfolio growth and management
IP Litigation
IP and technology purchase, sale, co-development and licensing transactions
Outsourcing, data-use and data-sharing, integration and co-development agreements
IP and technology rights and transfers in merger, acquisition, partnership, joint venture and strategic alliance agreements
Up-to-date information on AI developments at the state, federal and international levels
Guidance on mandatory compliance obligations and following industry best practices
As part of our commitment to staying on top of AI developments, we have created this Artificial Intelligence Hub with resources, insights and guidance continually updated as the technology evolves, issues arise and legal and regulatory frameworks develop. Currently, we are advising on generative AI-related copyright issues, rights and responsibilities.
Benesch Corporate & Securities Partner Aslam Rawoof, a key leader within the firm’s AI Commission, delves into the critical need for establishing corporate policies on the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace with Crain’s Chicago Business Publisher Jim Kirk. During the conversation, Aslam explores various considerations for business leaders, including securing organizational buy-in and adapting to the fast-paced advancements in AI technology.
Assist several clients in the negotiation of vendor agreements for the procurement of technology solutions including and incorporating AI features and functionality.
Represent large client through a competitive RFP process in the procurement of enterprise IT services, including certain application development and management services that relate to AI development and deployment.
Assist large energy and global materials science company with the development, deployment and implementation of enterprise wide responsible use and AI governance policy governing employee and contractor use of AI tools in furtherance of job functions, including ethical considerations, best practices and use case approval process.
Assist large healthcare system with the development, deployment, and implementation of responsible AI security policy to govern security and data protection terms and conditions for procurement of AI tools.
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