On 7th July, the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce published its Legal Statement on Liability for AI Harms. At the moment, law firms are finding themselves caught in an increasingly difficult position.

It confirmed something most firms hadn't had to reckon with before. A professional can face liability for using AI carelessly, and for failing to use it where a competent professional would have done so.

Use AI without the right controls and your firm could be exposed. Hold back and your firm could still be exposed.

This isn't a position we've taken, it's the regulatory reality firms are now operating under. Following an announcement on 8th June, the SRA, ICO, LSB and CLC are now working together on the regulatory challenges around AI, with legal services chosen as the first sector for the Government's AI Growth Lab. The ambiguity that let firms delay a decision is closing.

So, where does that leave law firm leaders?

In this live masterclass, Richard Dawson and Kate Burt will explore:

- The Squeeze: Why the “let's wait and see” option has gone

- The False Comfort Trap: Why having a policy, using an approved supplier or relying on IT may not be enough to protect your firm

- The Safe Start Protocol: How to create a governed, documented and defensible approach to AI use

This ClassRoom Session is designed for managing partners, COLPs and senior practice leaders to help you understand the risks on both sides and decide how your firm should move forward.