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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and creating new legal challenges at every turn. VLP attorneys provide strategic, business-focused counsel to companies building and deploying AI – from early-stage startups to established enterprises – helping them move quickly while managing legal and regulatory risk. 

Our Expertise

Our cross-disciplinary team brings deep knowledge of both AI technology and the legal frameworks that govern it, advising clients at every stage of an AI company’s lifecycle. We advise clients across a broad range of AI applications, including:

  • Machine learning and generative AI
  • Natural language processing
  • Autonomous systems and robotics
  • AI-enabled healthcare and diagnostics
  • Enterprise automation and predictive analytics

Comprehensive Legal Services for AI Companies

We advise AI companies on the full spectrum of legal and business issues they encounter, including

  • Corporate and Venture Finance: Entity formation, venture capital financing, M&A, and strategic investments.
  • Intellectual Property: Protection of proprietary algorithms, data sets, and software through patents, trade secrets, and licensing.
  • Data Privacy and Security: Compliance with global data protection laws, including the EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and emerging AI regulatory frameworks.
  • Commercial Agreements: Negotiation of technology licensing, SaaS agreements, data use arrangements, and joint development deals.
  • Employment and Compensation: Counseling on executive compensation, equity plans, and employee mobility, including issues involving founders, researchers, and technical talent.

Partner With a Trusted Advisor

VLP attorneys closely follow developments in AI governance, emerging regulatory frameworks, and industry standards, ensuring our clients have the guidance they need to navigate a rapidly shifting legal landscape. We are committed to helping AI companies not just manage legal risk, but build a foundation that supports long-term growth.

Practice Insights

Technology Transactions
Technology Transactions
Corporate
Corporate
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Employment
Employment
Executive Compensation
Executive Compensation

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