Defensible by design: Governing AI responsibly

AI adoption is accelerating across law firms and legal departments, but as AI becomes embedded in legal work, the focus is shifting from whether organisations can use it to whether they can demonstrate that its use is responsible, governed, and defensible. As courts, regulators, and clients place greater emphasis on accountability, legal teams need frameworks that extend beyond policy to how AI-assisted work is performed and verified.

In this session, we will explore what defensible AI governance looks like in practice across Australia and New Zealand. Discover how legal teams can establish clear standards for disclosure, oversight, verification, and sign-off – and build governance practices that stand up to scrutiny.

Join us for a deep dive into:

• What defensible AI governance looks like in practice, from disclosure to oversight and verification.
• How courts and regulators across ANZ are shaping expectations for responsible AI use.
• The common gaps between having an AI policy and having governance that works in practice.
• Building clear accountability around AI-assisted legal work, including oversight and sign-off.
• Aligning AI governance with recognised frameworks and responsible AI principles.
• What legal organisations need to do now to become genuinely "defensible by design".