Legal's Role in AI Governance: How Much is Enough?

16 Dec, 2025 |

3:00 PM EST

60 mins

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here.

Even the most traditional companies are now experimenting with AI. But as adoption accelerates, a critical question emerges. DOES AI GOVERNANCE REALLY MATTER—AND IF SO, HOW MUCH?

For in-house counsel, the answer isn't always clear-cut. Governance can protect against risk and ensure compliance, but too much structure can stifle growth. Our panel of legal leaders will examine how to find the right balance between enabling the business and establishing responsible frameworks for AI. We'll talk through real-world use cases to help teams shape a governance strategy that fits their organizations' goals and risk appetite.

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Agenda

The Business Case for AI Governance

Why Governance matters?
Innovation vs Control: Finding an equilibrium
Cost of inaction

Key Stakeholder Perspectives

Business, IT, compliance, and legal: where priorities align and diverge
Building shared understanding of risk

Core Components of AI Governance

Escalation protocols and decision-making authority
AI Inventory
- Risk tiering
- Prohibitions, department specific guidelines
- Acceptable Use policies

Preparing for AI Regulation

Privacy requirements, including data retention, proprietary info, training data, and customer consent
Practical implications of the EU AI Act, US executive orders, and emerging state laws
Proactive compliance strategies