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Overview

Leading the way in artificial intelligence law

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries and creating new business opportunities at an unprecedented pace. However, as AI continues to evolve, it introduces complex legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges. Companies developing or adopting generative AI platforms and applications, machine learning algorithms, large language models (LLMs), and other AI technology must navigate an intricate web of compliance requirements, intellectual property considerations, liability risks, and cybersecurity and data privacy regulations. Whether it’s ensuring compliance with emerging global AI laws, protecting AI-generated content, or addressing algorithmic fairness concerns, businesses need a legal partner that understands the intricacies of AI innovation.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is at on the cutting edge of AI law, guiding companies, developers, investors, and AI users across the full spectrum of AI-related legal and regulatory issues. Our multidisciplinary team provides deep subject-matter expertise and practical business solutions to help clients leverage AI while minimizing risk. We also actively engage in policy discussions and industry events to help shape the future legal landscape of artificial intelligence.

 

Our experience in artificial intelligence law

AI presents boundless opportunities, but businesses must also be prepared for the regulatory, ethical, and legal challenges it brings. Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig helps companies harness AI’s potential while mitigating legal risks. Whether you are developing, investing in, or implementing AI technology, our firm provides the strategic legal counsel needed to succeed in the evolving AI landscape.

We work with clients across industries to manage the legal and business implications of AI adoption. Our attorneys bring a comprehensive approach, drawing from expertise in intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, technology transactions, and regulatory compliance, to support businesses at every stage of AI development and commercialization. For example, our law firm helps clients navigate AI-related compliance challenges, including emerging laws such as the Federal Trade Commission’s AI guidance, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, and evolving U.S. state regulations. Our firm also provides strategic counsel on AI-generated intellectual property protection, licensing agreements, and AI-driven business models.

Our trial and appellate attorneys are also at the forefront of AI litigation, representing clients in intellectual property disputes, regulatory investigations, and contract disagreements involving AI technology. Our corporate team assists in structuring AI partnerships, M&A transactions, and investments, ensuring AI-related transactions align with legal best practices and risk management strategies.

 

What we do

  • AI governance and regulatory compliance
    • Provide counsel on evolving AI regulations, including global AI laws, FTC guidance, and sector-specific AI rules
    • Assist businesses in developing AI governance frameworks to align with ethical and legal best practices
    • Conduct AI risk assessments to identify potential regulatory concerns and compliance gaps
    • Guide clients through AI-specific export control regulations and cross-border compliance challenges
  • Intellectual property and AI Innovation
    • Protect AI-driven inventions through patent filings and intellectual property strategies
    • Advise on ownership rights for AI-generated content and machine learning models
    • Assist in licensing, open-source compliance, and AI software commercialization
    • Navigate trade secret protections for AI algorithms, datasets, and proprietary technology
  • AI transactions and commercialization
    • Structure AI-related agreements, including development, licensing, SaaS, and joint venture contracts
    • Conduct due diligence for AI investments, mergers, and acquisitions
    • Advise on AI technology procurement, vendor negotiations, and commercialization strategies
    • Help businesses integrate AI into existing legal and corporate frameworks
  • AI liability and risk mitigation
    • Counsel clients on liability risks associated with AI decision-making and automated processes
    • Develop strategies to address AI bias, fairness, and algorithmic transparency concerns
    • Advise on AI-related cybersecurity risks and data protection strategies
    • Provide guidance on AI insurance coverage and risk assessments
  • AI and data privacy compliance
    • Ensure AI systems comply with data privacy laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and emerging AI-specific regulations
    • Guide businesses in anonymization, deidentification, and ethical AI data usage
    • Advise on AI-driven data collection and the legal risks of predictive analytics
    • Assist in navigating global data transfer restrictions related to AI applications
  • AI ethics and responsible AI development
    • Help businesses align AI applications with ethical best practices and responsible AI use policies
    • Conduct AI bias audits and risk mitigation strategies to address algorithmic fairness concerns
    • Develop transparency and accountability frameworks for AI governance
    • Advise on AI-related environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations
    • Consult on industry-specific AI applications
      • Healthcare and life sciences: AI-driven diagnostics, medical devices, and Food and Drug Administration regulatory compliance
      • Financial services: AI in fraud detection, algorithmic trading, and banking regulations
      • Defense and aerospace: AI in autonomous systems, export controls, and national security compliance
      • Retail and eCommerce: AI-driven personalized marketing, automation, and consumer data regulations
      • Manufacturing and supply chain: AI for predictive analytics, operational efficiency, and logistics automation
    • Advise on AI’s role in emerging technologies
      • Blockchain and AI convergence: Smart contracts, fraud detection, and secure automation
      • Quantum computing and AI: Preparing for AI’s role in quantum advancements
      • Internet of Things (IoT) and AI integration: Regulatory implications of smart devices and AI-driven automation
  • AI and employment law
    • Flag legal concerns around AI-driven hiring, worker surveillance, and bias in human resources decisions
    • Ensure compliance with laws like the New York City AI hiring law and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on AI in recruitment
  • AI in government and public policy
    • Monitor how AI regulations are shaping public sector adoption
    • Advise on AI’s role in government decision-making, transparency, and accountability
  • AI licensing and monetization strategies
    • Develop licensing models for AI software and datasets
    • Structure royalty and subscription-based AI revenue models
  • AI liability and risk mitigation
    • Counsel clients on liability risks associated with AI decision-making and automated processes
    • Develop strategies to address AI bias, fairness, and algorithmic transparency concerns
    • Advise on AI-related cybersecurity risks and data protection strategies
    • Provide guidance on AI insurance coverage and risk assessments
  • Global AI regulations and cross-border issues
    • Advise on compliance with the AI Act in the EU and AI compliance frameworks in Asia, Canada, and Latin America
    • Help businesses address AI-related trade restrictions and cross-border data laws
  • AI disputes and litigation
    • Represent clients in disputes involving AI-related intellectual property, licensing, and unfair competition matters
    • Defend businesses against regulatory enforcement actions involving AI compliance issues
    • Provide litigation support for AI liability claims, contract disputes, and data privacy violations
    • Assist clients in navigating the legal challenges of AI-driven decision-making

OUR TEAM

Partners

Craig Besnoy

Partner

Thomas Dunlap

Partner

Aaron Jackson

Partner

Team

Alex Rowan

Associate

Tracy Pearson

Senior Associate

Brandon Rickwood

Senior Associate

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Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.