Practical tools for AI governance
Checklists, worksheets, and reference guides for solo and small firm attorneys - free to download.
Small Firm AI Governance Checklist
A step-by-step checklist covering the five components of a defensible AI governance policy - tool inventory, data handling rules, supervision protocols, staff training, and incident response.
Vendor Due Diligence Worksheet
A structured worksheet for evaluating any AI tool before adoption - covering data retention, training use, DPA availability, and the four-factor framework from initial evaluation to approval.
Resources referenced in Responsible AI for the Small Law Firm
Three companion resources the book directs readers to. Free to use, built to supplement the framework in the chapters.
AI Readiness Self-Assessment
Where does your firm sit on governance, verification, and supervision? A structured self-assessment in under five minutes.
Corrections & Supplemental Guidance
New state bar opinions, new case law, ABA supplements, and book errata published after print. Referenced in the book’s front matter and Appendix G.
Remediation Triage Checklist
The companion triage checklist distilled from Appendix B. Five incident categories, first-hour actions, and same-day decisions. Print-friendly.
These resources pair with the governance frameworks, ethics guidance, and evaluation criteria covered in the articles. For hands-on help implementing any of this in your firm, get in touch.