Technology & Artificial Intelligence
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the world faster than we realize. Abundant data, powerful computing tools, and advanced algorithms now allow machines to perform complex tasks previously thought impossible. Over the past several years, AI has spread to permeate practically every industry, and many facets of our daily lives. Companies and researchers make amazing new strides every day.
Lopez, Bark & Schulz, LLP advises individuals, startups, and large companies on cutting-edge legal issues related to technology and artificial intelligence. Our team has both legal and technical expertise needed to address the unique challenges of the technology sector.
Our attorneys thrive at helping innovative companies, entrepreneurs, and creative individuals overcome their most difficult legal challenges. A company’s contractual arrangements provide the foundation for their success. Further, clients often enter negotiations needing legal guidance on how to achieve their objectives. We help clients achieve those objectives in an efficient, business-minded manner, with an eye toward maximizing the ability to create value. Indeed, our partner Joseph Wilbert is developing in-house AI-based legal technology software that helps us automate repetitive legal work—so we can operate efficiently, focus on high value work, and save costs for clients.
Examples of our firm’s recent experience include:
Leading complex negotiations and regulatory compliance efforts regarding multiple SaaS AI products, and software products related to web accessibility;
Drafting foundational policies and terms for multiple technology companies, including privacy policies, service agreements, licensing agreements, terms and conditions, employee and contractor agreements;
Assisting with intellectual property matters, including trademark and copyright protection and defense, and negotiations regarding intellectual property and similar licensing matters;
Advising on data privacy and security regulations, including the CCPA, CPRA, and the impact of laws from other jurisdictions;
Counseling on legal and ethical issues surrounding AI, such as bias, transparency, and labor displacement;
Acting as outside general counsel to technology companies, handling a diverse array of legal matters, including for leading companies in the green energy and insurance technology space.