Managing GAI Risk with Whitney Stefko and Christian Lang

The second episode of the UpLevel View podcast is a must-listen for those interested in generative artificial intelligence. GAI early adopters Whitney Stefko from Ford and Christian Lang of LEGA cover everything from the origin of their interest in the field to ways the technology can be used to save time and energy. They emphasize the transformative potential of generative AI and urge listeners to embrace it as a crucial piece of the future of the legal profession. UpLevel View hosts Brian Hupp and Brandi Pack lead the discussion about tools that they utilize to allow managed use of GAI, the importance of being proactive in balancing risks and rewards, and thought-provoking predictions about when generative AI will become more widely adopted in the Legal Operations industry and beyond.

Who're The Guests?
Whitney Stefko is a former Litigator turned Data-driven strategist and Associate Director and Senior Counsel at the Ford Motor Company. Whitney is an Adjunct Professor at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the Founder and CEO of the consulting firm Pollinate Legal.

Christian Lang describes himself as a Recovering Corporate Lawyer, Legal Innovator, Writer, Podcaster, and Consultant. When he's not doing all that, he's the CEO and Founder of LEGA, a platform designed to provide law firms with a chance to explore and implement AI technologies at their own pace. Christian is also the founder of the NY Legal Tech Meetup and serves on the AI Accelerator Institute Council (AIAI).

Highlights

• A response to skeptics of generative AI, speaking to its value as a time-saving technology and transformative user interface.
• The security risks of GAIs to current data practices in law firms, viewing the challenge as more of a familiar territory rather than a new threat.
• The importance of making sure professionals in an organization understand the rules of using generative AI, not just through lengthy policies but through operationalized, actionable information.
• The importance of adopting AI technology at the pace of its evolution and the need for innovative and invested teams within the organization.
• The importance of collaboration in the legal operations community, encouraging members to share information about their use cases, best practices, and project plans as everyone begins to explore the potential of generative AI.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Stephanie Corey
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcorey-ulo
• https://fr.linkedin.com/company/uplevel-ops
• https://uplevelops.com/
• https://linkforlegal.com/