{"id":113897,"date":"2026-01-13T08:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/?post_type=insights&#038;p=113897"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:24:32","slug":"how-legal-firms-ensure-responsible-ai","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/insights\/blog\/how-legal-firms-ensure-responsible-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping the lawyer in the loop: How legal firms are practising Responsible AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"113897\" class=\"elementor elementor-113897\" data-elementor-post-type=\"insights\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57fa48a gg-article-content gg-standard-article-template gg-simple-text gg-container-tiny elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"57fa48a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d55f79 gg-tablet-view\" data-id=\"7d55f79\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7c226d gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7c226d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During a recent roundtable on the increased rate of AI adoption in legal practice, the importance of setting secure guardrails around accuracy, confidentiality and explainability was high up the agenda. The consensus was clear: innovation must advance \u2013 but only with guardrails strong enough to maintain trust.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d7662 gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89d7662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI has become a foundational technology across industries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, the legal profession has looked like a possible outlier, given the high risks associated with sensitive data, client confidentiality and the consequences of inaccuracy.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not\u00a0any more.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/insights\/blog\/passive-active-law-firms-ai\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over the last year especially<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, many law firms have shifted their view on AI innovation. The opportunities presented by AI, including rapid data search, document analysis, drafting automation, quality assurance for decision-making and analytics-driven compliance, are simply too valuable to ignore.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pressure from clients on firms to invest in cost-saving technologies is growing, with the understanding that General\u00a0Councils\u00a0might turn to a rival firm or take business in house.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI efficiencies may accelerate the evolution of financial models from billable hours to value-based pricing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Y<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ounger, tech-savvy lawyers may also gravitate towards those firms that encourage the use of\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0applications.\u00a0The question is no longer whether to use AI,\u00a0but how to do so responsibly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite growing enthusiasm, the risks associated with AI remain substantial. Rigorous protection of client data and the firm\u2019s intellectual property must remain highest priority. These can\u2019t be compromised in the name of \u2018progress\u2019.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any AI-related security breach or data privacy violation will prove extremely costly, while a firm found to be \u2018cutting corners\u2019 with AI risks severe and lasting reputational damage.\u00a0Over-reliance on AI will result in sloppy mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e21643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e21643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businesswoman-working-with-laptop-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-113899\" alt=\"A woman with wavy brown hair wearing a white blazer and dark top works on a laptop at a desk in a modern office with large windows overlooking city skyscrapers.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businesswoman-working-with-laptop-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businesswoman-working-with-laptop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businesswoman-working-with-laptop-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businesswoman-working-with-laptop.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d55b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65d55b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The new imperative: setting responsibility at the core of innovation <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd71cfa gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd71cfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The challenge for legal organisations is to innovate without compromising on security,\u00a0ethics\u00a0or professional standards. This requires not only new tools, but\u00a0updates to\u00a0governance, operating\u00a0procedures\u00a0and\u00a0the company\u00a0culture.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">However, this noble intention is easier said than done.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governance in legal practice is notoriously complex, especially when the tools are continually changing (and insurer requirements are shifting in step). Firms often have many levels of use authorisation. Deciding the right limits on guardrails is a delicate task.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yet, despite the\u00a0trials around AI, the cost of\u00a0delay\u00a0is rising. Firms that hesitate risk falling behind clients,\u00a0competitors\u00a0and regulators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed37f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed37f13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting\u00a0out ahead of regulation: a strategic advantage\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262450e gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"262450e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Government regulation and industry standards traditionally provide the guardrails to ensure technological innovation is pursued in a responsible way. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the UK,\u00a0s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">olicitors and registered lawyers are obliged by the SRA to \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sra.org.uk\/solicitors\/resources\/continuing-competence\/understanding-continuing-competence\/#:~:text=For%20law%20professionals-,Understanding%20your%20continuing%20competence%20requirements,are%20relevant%20to%20your%20work.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">maintain their competence to carry out their role<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d which includes keeping relevant knowledge and skills up to date. Ignoring AI could therefore prove negligent.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enterprises\u00a0across all industries worldwide are following guidance on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/insights\/campaigns\/responsible-ai-balancing-innovation-integrity\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Responsible AI<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from respected providers such as the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/itl\/ai-risk-management-framework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Risk Management Framework<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0from the NIST\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">(National Institute of Standards and Technology)\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the US,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artificialintelligenceact.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the EU AI Act<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in Europe and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/42001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ISO 42001 standard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While compliance to\u00a0one of these\u00a0industry standards is not mandatory, it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is becoming a de facto requirement driven by client demands and insurer requirements. Compliance is also seen as a benchmark for due diligence in legal cases, while\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0a commitment to mitigate risk in a market environment that typically moves faster than formal regulation.\u202f<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Big corporations such as McDonald\u2019s have\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/insights\/campaigns\/responsible-ai-balancing-innovation-integrity\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23288331005&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoi1ZKkMHEjbD8v83ewtWhZFliRd6&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA3L_JBhAlEiwAlcWO56F9pNh2qOJduXBOnJF2guVAwDqGNB-T3qWHuxfKyMu6Lnnq48mvaxoCCLgQAvD_BwE\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">decided to get out ahead of compliance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by developing their own principles and frameworks that provide a buffer against change.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For law firms\u00a0\u2013\u00a0where risk exposure is higher \u2013\u00a0the case for proactive governance is even stronger.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2910ed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2910ed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drawing out the non-negotiable red lines\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da69537 gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da69537\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a priority, firms should draft an internal AI policy that clearly sets out acceptable and unacceptable uses. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Any\u00a0Responsible AI\u00a0policy should include guidance on so-called \u2018shadow AI\u2019 \u2013\u00a0i.e.,\u00a0when staff develop their own applications or use non-sanctioned platforms to carry out official work.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI tools are increasingly joining processes and meetings as a matter of course, such as transcription services or office assistants like Microsoft Copilot that automatically fire off actions to people mentioned in the dialogue.\u00a0Firms must\u00a0determine\u00a0where these tools add value and where they introduce vulnerabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The risks of data mismanagement or confidentiality breach are potentially higher on unvetted systems. At the same time,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0worth investing time in understanding exactly why people will try to circumvent the rules. What are their personal preferences and drivers? What\u00a0could\u00a0the firm\u00a0be\u00a0missing out on? By taking an open mind, these innovations\u00a0might\u00a0be accommodated within the perimeter for others to use.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key is to install the necessary guardrails to protect data and IP, while also\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0to insurers that the AI stack is sufficiently\u00a0monitored\u00a0and controlled.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a01d450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a01d450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The law needs humans to stay in the loop\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c5f790 gg-font-v9 gg-class-for-iphone8  elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c5f790\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rather than leave IT to manage the risks of AI alone, it\u2019s vital that all functions take ownership<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. (Some firms are now hiring AI specialists to lead adoption across functions.)<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lawyers themselves are especially important, given their knowledge on technical areas of law and the need to stress test systems for accuracy.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Data governance is at the heart of AI governance. Put the right standards in place, and responsibility will endure no matter how technology advances.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This groundwork is especially timely given the growing sophistication of agentic AI.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firms need to know that AI won\u2019t replace lawyers. Despite rapid advancements, AI still generates inaccurate and fabricated information. Biases or discriminatory patterns in training data can become engrained, leading to unjust decisions. Then there are the grey areas of legal interpretation, which are so important to fairness and justice on a case-by-case basis.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI lacks the transparent reasoning and nuanced understanding to reflect client needs or convey jurisdictional subtleties. The \u2018black box\u2019 nature of AI removes essential explainability. In short, AI is still no substitute for human rationale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By leading with Responsible AI, law firms can innovate confidently, create competitive\u00a0advantage\u00a0and\u00a0maintain\u00a0the trust on which legal practice depends. The firms that build strong foundations today will be best positioned to harness future waves of AI\u00a0\u2013\u00a0while keeping\u00a0lawyers\u00a0at the helm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400ebb5 gg-button-v8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"400ebb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/expleo.com\/global\/en\/insights\/campaigns\/responsible-ai-balancing-innovation-integrity\/\" id=\"gg-button-v8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Learn more on how to harness AI in a safe way here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1351f33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1351f33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richard Hartshorne, Business Unit Director at Expleo, discusses how to balance the need to progress with the imperative to act responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":113899,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_angie_page":false,"footnotes":""},"topic":[164,154],"insights-single-templates":[],"industry-taxonomy":[265],"content-type":[23],"country":[141],"service":[216,211],"class_list":["post-113897","insights","type-insights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-artificial-intelligence-and-robotics","topic-compliance-and-regulation","industry-taxonomy-aall-industries","content-type-blog","country-global","service-digital-transformation","service-innovation-management-solutions"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Expleo | Responsible AI in law firms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how law firms adopt AI responsibly, ensuring security, compliance, and human oversight in legal practice. 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