Lawyers, judges, legal departments and courts are all struggling to figure out how to fit AI into their legal work, what it can and cannot do, what risks must be managed, and how to use it without sacrificing judgment, skill and professional responsibility. As legal professionals grapple with this defining moment, the focus has shifted from whether to use AI to how to use it responsibly and effectively. At a recent panel discussion, experts from the bench, academia, law firms and the tech sector discussed AI training, a framework of safeguards, use documentation and privilege. This article distills their insights, priorities and strategies. See “How Tech CLOs Think Attorneys Should Be Using AI” (Apr. 22, 2026).