Practice Overview
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies exponentially improve, the legal landscape they interact with becomes increasingly complex. At Drummond Woodsum, our AI Law Practice Group is dedicated to guiding clients through these challenges with expert legal counsel and innovative solutions. Our AI attorneys understand that AI is transforming industries, workplaces, and schools, creating new opportunities, and presenting unique legal challenges. They are well-versed in the intricacies of AI technologies and can assist with regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, data privacy, and ethical considerations. We stay ahead of the curve, ensuring our clients are not only compliant with current laws but also well-prepared for future developments.
Our strategic guidance on the intersection of AI technology and multiple legal domains includes:
- Workforce Management
Advising employers on generative AI workforce integration and transparent implementation strategies to enhance productivity while ensuring legal compliance. Providing guidance on training, policy development, and addressing potential ethical and legal concerns related to AI in the workplace. Offering counsel on layoffs, hiring, workforce reductions, and related employment matters to navigate the evolving AI-driven workplace. - Regulatory Compliance
Navigating the legal complexities and ensuring AI initiatives comply with evolving regulations and standards. - Intellectual Property Considerations
Helping clients understand and mitigate potential copyright issues arising from the use of Generative AI in marketing, social media, and the creation of content for public consumption. - Policy Creation
Creating clear and effective policies to govern employee use of AI within organizations and schools, including acceptable employee use policies, attribution and disclaimer policies, and student use policies. - AI Detection
Advising clients on monitoring compliance with AI acceptable use policies and the utilization of Generative AI detection systems, including deepfake detection software. - Data Privacy and Security
Advising on data protection regulations and best practices to secure sensitive information and comply with existing privacy regulations, including student privacy regulations. - Ethical and Responsible AI
Providing guidance on the ethical use of AI, ensuring your technologies align with societal values and legal standards.
Whether you are developing cutting-edge AI applications or integrating AI into your existing operations, our team is here to support you with clear, practical advice and a proactive approach. From drafting AI-related contracts to representing you in litigation, we are your trusted partner in navigating the AI legal landscape.
Education & Training
Our AI attorneys regularly present and conduct trainings at the national and local level, including to Maine School Management Association, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, Maine and Federal Judiciaries, Maine State Bar Association, Maine’s State-Federal Judicial Council, as well as many others. Topics range from Generative AI integration in courtrooms and the legal sector to effective and legal implementation in public and private enterprises.
