Our position on AI

AI at WLAW

Technology is changing the way legal work is done and the possibilities for supporting clients. For us, professionalism also means making an informed assessment of these changes and knowing how to use solutions that can improve the quality and efficiency of our advice. This requires both openness to new possibilities and the knowledge needed to assess their usefulness, limitations and risks.

At Wołoszański & Partners, we use artificial intelligence tools as one of the ways of improving our work. This is the next stage in the development of an organisation in which technology has supported client service for years. The direction of this development is set by the quality of our advice, professional responsibility and the protection of the information entrusted to us.

Why we use AI

Used properly, artificial intelligence helps to organise information more efficiently, consider alternative approaches and identify issues that require in-depth analysis. It also streamlines repetitive tasks, allowing more attention to be given to strategy, risk assessment and the client's individual needs. The value of these tools comes from their skilful use by people who have knowledge, experience and an understanding of the context of the matter.

AI supports lawyers rather than replacing them

We use AI for selected analytical, drafting and organisational tasks. Among other things, these tools help us compare possible lines of argument, consider abstract scenarios, organise the structure of written materials and prepare drafts of correspondence or memoranda. They can also point to additional questions and issues to be checked.

Legal assessment, strategy development and recommendations remain the responsibility of our lawyers. It is they who decide which information matters to the client and which actions suit the client's situation.

We use AI selectively and deliberately

In each case, we assess whether, and to what extent, AI can be useful for the task in hand. Not every task or matter is suitable for work with these tools. We take into account the nature of the issue, the type of information, confidentiality requirements and security conditions.

Many of the benefits can be achieved by analysing general legal problems or abstract scenarios, without sharing data that identifies the client or their matter. We match the extent to which we use technology to the specific need.

AI output is subject to independent verification by lawyers

We take into account the possibility that answers may be incorrect, incomplete or out of date. Our lawyers assess any output used in our advice themselves, in the light of the circumstances of the matter and the applicable law. They check the information, legal bases and rulings cited against the relevant sources.

We also train our team in the use of AI. We develop skills in selecting use cases, understanding the limitations of the tools, critically assessing their output and protecting data and the confidentiality of information.

We protect confidentiality and information security

Professional secrecy and the security of our clients' and the firm's information are the fundamental criteria for selecting and using AI tools. We check the terms of their use, privacy policies, the rules for storing and deleting data, and whether information may be used to train models.

We tailor the scope of the information we share to the purpose of the task, limiting it to the necessary minimum and applying anonymisation where this is justified and possible. Our use of AI is covered by internal rules, procedures and safeguards designed to protect the information entrusted to us. We also take into account technological change and the changing terms offered by providers.

Beyond AI: value for the client

For us, Beyond AI means combining the capabilities of technology with experience, critical thinking, an understanding of business and responsibility for the advice we give. The value of our work is determined by how it helps the client make decisions, protect their interests and achieve their goals.

The development of AI also prompts us to reconsider how we organise our work, how we provide our services, and our engagement and billing models. We believe that greater efficiency should benefit the client, including when agreeing the scope of services, the budget and fee terms. In these arrangements, we take into account the scope for making work more efficient, as well as the complexity of the matter, the commitment required and the responsibility that comes with the advice.

We are open to developing the way we work and the way we work with clients. The direction of these changes is set by the quality of our services, trust and the real value of the support we provide.