LexisNexis Hosts July Webinar on AI Risk and Governance in Legal Practice
LexisNexis hosts an AI risk and governance webinar on July 9, 2026.
Why it matters: AI use in legal work is widespread, but many firms lack formal governance policies. This webinar offers practical insights for managing AI adoption and risks effectively.
- Webinar 'AI Risk, Governance + Adoption' scheduled for July 9, 2026, by LexisNexis with Artificial Lawyer.
- Panel includes Oliver Bethell (CTO, Travers Smith), Nigel Lang (CIO, Fieldfisher), and Karen Waldron (LexisNexis).
- 70% of legal workers use general-purpose AI tools, yet 43% of organizations have no formal AI policies, per Nexos.ai report.
- Focus is on evolving CTO roles in managing AI risks and governance in legal firms.
On July 9, 2026, LexisNexis and Artificial Lawyer will co-host a panel webinar titled ‘AI Risk, Governance + Adoption’ unpacking challenges in AI governance for the legal sector.
The panel features Oliver Bethell, CTO at Travers Smith; Nigel Lang, CIO at Fieldfisher; and Karen Waldron, Director of Product Development at LexisNexis. Richard Tromans, founder of Artificial Lawyer, will moderate.
AI tools are already embedded in legal workflows: 70% of legal professionals use general-purpose AI tools daily according to a Nexos.ai report. Yet, 43% of legal organizations lack formal AI policies, exposing a critical gap in governance.
Additionally, data from the American Arbitration Association indicates that while many claim to have AI governance frameworks, few implement them effectively in practice.
The webinar will examine how Chief Technology Officers' responsibilities are shifting to manage AI risks comprehensively and promote responsible AI adoption at scale. As Karen Waldron notes, the key question is no longer whether to utilize AI, but how to do so thoughtfully and securely.
Experts caution the main issue is not overt misuse but the unnoticed, gradual embedding of AI into legal workflows without adequate oversight. This unchecked integration risks operational disruptions and unintended compliance challenges.
By the numbers:
- 70% — Percentage of legal workers using general-purpose AI tools (Nexos.ai)
- 43% — Legal organizations without formal AI governance policies (Nexos.ai)
Yes, but: While many organizations claim AI governance frameworks, practical implementation remains inconsistent, raising ongoing risk management challenges.
What's next: The webinar is scheduled for July 9, 2026, providing immediate guidance for in-house and law firm tech leaders.