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At our law firm, we are always looking for ways to better serve our clients and support their mission-driven organizations. One of the most exciting tools we’ve recently adopted is generative artificial intelligence (AI). As your legal partners, we believe it’s important to share how we’re using AI technology to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of our services—while staying grounded in our commitment to the human touch, and always in accordance with the highest standards of professional responsibility.

Why We’re Using Generative AI

Generative AI is a technology that creates text, images, and other content based on patterns it learns from vast amounts of information. For us, it’s a tool that can help streamline some of the time-consuming, repetitive parts of legal work—freeing us up to focus on what truly matters: getting creative, understanding your mission, providing strategic and responsive counsel, and building a strong relationship with you.

For example, generative AI can help us quickly generate first drafts of contracts, policies, or other documents, based on your specific needs and our existing templates. It can also help us organize and summarize information more efficiently, which is invaluable when we’re working on complex transactions or governance matters. It can also help us simplify language, which is a common request from our clients, without increasing costs. This doesn’t replace our attorneys’ expertise or judgment, but it does help us move faster and reduce costs for our clients.

Our Commitment to Responsible and Compliant AI Use

We know that AI is not perfect. It doesn’t understand context the way a human does, and it can make mistakes or miss important nuances. That’s why we treat generative AI as a supportive tool, not a substitute for the thoughtful and careful approach that defines our firm.

Every piece of work that AI helps us create is reviewed, revised, and adapted by an experienced attorney. We also pay close attention to confidentiality and data protection. We use AI only in ways that respect your privacy and uphold the professional standards you expect from us.

Importantly, we also follow the ethical and professional guidelines set out in ABA Formal Opinion 512. This opinion provides guidance on how lawyers can use generative AI responsibly, including:

• Ensuring that any AI-generated content is accurate, relevant, and appropriate for the legal services we provide.
• Confirming that no confidential client information is improperly shared with AI tools that store or reuse data.
• Maintaining a thorough review process to avoid errors or oversights that could arise from AI use.
• Informing clients as appropriate about the role of AI in our work.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can confidently use generative AI in a way that enhances—not compromises—our commitment to you and your mission.

What This Means for You

Our use of generative AI brings several practical benefits to your experience as a client:

• Faster Turnaround: We can draft and refine documents more quickly, helping you meet tight deadlines or move your project forward efficiently.
• Clearer Communication: AI can help us distill complex legal issues into plain language summaries, so you can feel confident in your understanding of your options and obligations.
• Cost-Effective Solutions: By using AI to handle some of the routine work, we can devote more of our time and energy to advising you on the bigger picture—without driving up your legal bills unnecessarily.

At the same time, you can rest assured that every deliverable we provide is backed by the same careful analysis, strategic thinking, and personal care that define our practice.

Supporting Your Mission

We know that our clients—businesses and mission-driven organizations—are navigating increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscapes. Our goal is to help you not only stay compliant but also thrive as you pursue your goals. We believe generative AI can be part of that journey, offering new ways to serve you better and support the innovative, values-driven work you do.

But technology alone isn’t the answer. Our commitment to working with you as trusted advisors remains at the core of what we do. Generative AI helps us bring more focus and creativity to that partnership, so we can keep moving forward together.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

If you have questions about how we’re using AI—or if you’re curious about how it might support your own mission-driven work—please don’t hesitate to ask. We’re excited about the possibilities, and even more so about sharing them with you.

Thank you for trusting us with your legal needs. We look forward to continuing to support your vision and your mission in this new era of generative AI.