IAPP AI Governance Global North America 2025
BOSTON
18-19 September
How AI is Redefining the General Counsel's Playbook
Thursday, 18 Sept.
14:45 - 15:45 EDT
Intermediate level
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how corporate law departments operate, plan, and deliver value to their companies. This dynamic panel discussion will examine the opportunities and challenges facing today's corporate counsel as they navigate AI integration, governance frameworks, and evolving client expectations. Join moderator Erica Kitaev, VP Product at Thomson Reuters, as she leads a conversation with Camila Tobón, Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Director of their Privacy Compliance and AI Governance Task Forces. Together, they will explore best practices for AI governance, practical implementation strategies, and how legal departments can proactively shape their AI journey while managing risk and compliance obligations.
What you will learn:
- Learn how AI is reshaping client expectations and legal service delivery models.
- Discover how AI governance can provide safeguards while enabling growth opportunities, including common implementation pitfalls and success factors.
- Gain insights into preparing your legal team for the next wave of AI capabilities and challenges.
Sponsored by: Thomson Reuters
Moderator and speakers

Erica Kitaev
Vice President Product, Practical Law, Product - Legal Practice and Productivity
Thomson Reuters

Kate Middleton
Chief Counsel for Litigation and AI Governance
Ecolab

Camila Tobón
AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, FIP, PLS
Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon