AI in M&A: Responsible Use, Risks, and What Clients Should Expect from Their Law Firms

Corporate partners Jim Birge and Brittney Yocum, associates Kat Vu and Vilena Nicolet, and law clerk Layla Mahmood coauthored an article for the New York Law Journal that explores how AI is fundamentally changing the landscape of M&A practice, offering unprecedented speed, insight, and efficiency for various aspects of transactions. Law firms must remain vigilant by verifying AI outputs and having auditing systems in place.

The authors explained how clients should expect their law firm to blend innovation with careful supervision, safeguarding their interests while embracing the future. With the right safeguards in place, AI can revolutionize M&A practice—enhancing outcomes, reducing costs, and enabling more informed decisions.