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What in-house attorneys can do to keep up with ever-changing AI laws
SHERRY KARABIN
Legal News Reporter
Published: December 19, 2025
As new artificial intelligence (AI) laws and regulations continue to be proposed and passed in the U.S. and the European Union and countries in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America roll out AI-specific policies, it’s not easy for attorneys to keep up with the changes.
That’s especially true for in-house compliance teams who are expected to provide sound advice to their clients operating in the technology space.
As chief executive officer of the AI-powered contract certification platform TermScout Olga V. Mack explains in a Nov. 17 post on Above the Law (https://abovethelaw.com/2025/11/keeping-pace-how-in-house-counsel-can-stay-ahead-of-rapidly-changing-ai-laws/), unlike some of the more established areas of technology law, AI regulations are in constant motion.
As a result, she says a product that meets all legal requirements when it’s launched might still face new obligations before its first update.
In the post, Mack advises in-house counsel to develop a system for tracking legislative proposals, draft regulations and enforcement trends so they can identify changes early on and adapt their strategies accordingly.
“It requires a mix of automated alerts, regular briefings from trusted external advisors, and active participation in industry groups that engage with policymakers,” says Mack.
To avoid losing momentum when changes occur, she says in-house teams must be involved in the early stages of product development planning so they can consider and address the requirements as part of the building process versus having to deal with “unexpected barriers at the end.”
Mack says one way to effectively manage shifting regulations is to build flexibility into the product itself.
“Modular design, configurable features, and adaptable reporting mechanisms make it easier to comply with new requirements without overhauling the entire system,” she says.
Keep in mind that regulatory updates can also provide a competitive advantage, says Mack, assuming the business can respond quicker than its peers, enabling it to enter the market sooner.
“By anticipating legal developments and guiding agile responses, legal teams can help transform compliance into a tool for building market trust,” she says.
Given that AI compliance will remain in a state of flux for the foreseeable future, Mack says companies that thrive will be the ones that plan for continuous evolution.
“For in-house counsel, that means treating legal change as a constant design factor, not an occasional obstacle,” Mack says. “The ability to stay informed, adapt quickly, and guide the business through regulatory shifts is now a core part of legal leadership in the AI era.”