Law firm AI policies are moving beyond blanket bans
The North Carolina Bar Association guidance warns that bans can drive shadow AI use and recommends realistic policies, including red/yellow/green use categories, human verification, client-consent language and continuous education.
BY MIDSIZED DESK · MAY 5, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
The North Carolina Bar Association guidance warns that bans can drive shadow AI use and recommends realistic policies, including red/yellow/green use categories, human verification, client-consent language and continuous education. For mid-sized firms, the practical takeaway is that AI governance must be simple enough for everyday use and strong enough for client, court and insurer scrutiny.