AI Tools

VLP Practice Area

Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies operate, innovate and interact with customers. At the same time, AI tools raise novel legal, ethical and compliance challenges. VLP’s attorneys help clients develop, deploy and govern AI, balancing the opportunities of automation and advanced analytics with the need to protect data, mitigate risk and meet regulatory requirements. Our team advises technology companies, healthcare innovators, financial services providers and other businesses using AI-driven products and services. We guide clients through complex issues such as intellectual property ownership, transparency obligations, algorithmic bias, discrimination, automated decisionmaking, privacy and data security, and cross-border data use. We also help companies structure commercial agreements for AI solutions, ensuring they address licensing, performance, liability and compliance risks. By combining deep technology knowledge with a practical business focus, we help clients effectively harness AI tools. Whether building proprietary models, procuring third-party systems, or embedding AI into existing platforms, VLP provides strategic, efficient and actionable legal advice tailored to each client’s needs.

Core Services

We advise on frameworks and rules governing the responsible use of AI.

Counseling on compliance with emerging U.S. (federal and state) and global AI regulations, such as the EU AI Act, the California Transparency in Frontier Artificial intelligence Act, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, and the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act
Developing governance frameworks addressing transparency, fairness and accountability
Advising on privacy, data protection, algorithmic bias, discrimination and automated decisionmaking in AI systems
Monitoring evolving guidance from regulators and industry bodies

We structure, prepare, negotiate and review agreements to address the unique risks of AI-driven products and services.

Drafting and negotiating AI development, licensing and services agreements
Allocating liability for AI system performance, errors and misuse
Advising on vendor due diligence and risk-shifting provisions
Supporting M&A due diligence for companies developing or relying on AI
Advising on related privacy and data security contract terms

We protect innovation and advise on the use of data powering AI systems.

Assessing ownership and protection of AI-generated works and inventions
Advising on data licensing, acquisition and sharing agreements
Addressing trade secrets and proprietary training data protections
Helping clients manage open-source software use in AI development

Our Practice Group Members

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's agile business landscape. Our attorneys combine the polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team -- you will always work with a senior attorney -- giving you confidence, clarity, and seasoned perspective, not matter what your business needs. Our technology transactions team helps you navigate the intersection of law, technology, and innovation with clarity and confidence. We bring deep experience in commercial, intellectual property, and data privacy matters to every engagement—helping you move quickly, manage risk, and protect the technology and data that drive your business forward.