ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
Croke Fairchild stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence regulation and innovation, bringing sophisticated legal counsel to companies navigating the unprecedented challenges and opportunities of AI deployment, machine learning integration, and large language model development.
Leading AI legal counsel when it matters most
As AI transforms every industry from healthcare to finance, Croke Fairchild provides the strategic guidance and regulatory expertise clients need to innovate responsibly while managing complex legal risks. Our AI and Emerging Technology practice combines deep technical understanding with pragmatic business solutions, helping clients break through regulatory uncertainty to achieve their most ambitious technology goals.
Led by our multidisciplinary AI and Technology Committee, which brings together partners from across the firm’s practice areas, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that address the full spectrum of AI legal challenges. This collaborative leadership structure combines expertise from our corporate, intellectual property, regulatory, litigation, and privacy practices, ensuring clients receive seamlessly integrated counsel on all aspects of their AI initiatives. The Committee’s diverse perspectives—spanning former regulators, technology entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders—position CFDB to deliver world-class AI legal services that anticipate both current challenges and future regulatory landscapes.
Comprehensive AI and emerging technology services
Croke Fairchild’s AI and Emerging Technology practice provides sophisticated counsel across the full spectrum of AI-related legal matters:
AI Development and Deployment
- Counseling on development and deployment of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI systems
- Implementation strategies for open-source, proprietary, and third-party AI models
- AI governance frameworks and responsible AI policies
- Model training agreements and data licensing structures
- AI safety protocols and testing documentation
Intellectual Property and Data Protection
- IP strategy for AI-generated content and outputs
- Trade secret protection for AI models and training data
- Data privacy compliance for AI training and inference operations
- Cross-border data transfer agreements for global AI deployments
- Copyright and fair use analysis for training data acquisition
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
- Navigation of evolving AI regulations including EU AI Act and proposed U.S. federal frameworks
- State-level AI compliance including California’s AI transparency requirements
- Sector-specific AI regulations for healthcare, financial services, and government contractors
- AI audit preparation and regulatory reporting
- Liability allocation in AI service agreements and terms of use
Corporate and Commercial AI Transactions
- AI company formation and venture capital fundraising
- Technology licensing and AI model distribution agreements
- Strategic partnerships and joint ventures for AI development
- M&A due diligence for AI and machine learning companies
- SaaS agreements for AI-powered products and services
AI Ethics and Governance
- Development of AI ethics committees and governance structures
- Bias testing and algorithmic fairness documentation
- Human-in-the-loop and human oversight frameworks
- AI incident response planning and crisis management
- Stakeholder engagement and public communications strategies
Trusted advisors for AI’s most complex challenges
Our clients include AI startups developing breakthrough technologies, established enterprises integrating AI across their operations, investors funding the next generation of AI innovation, and technology companies building AI-powered products. Whether you’re launching your first AI product or managing enterprise-wide AI transformation, Croke Fairchild delivers the sophisticated legal counsel and strategic guidance necessary to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape.