Competence
A lawyer does not need to become an engineer. But a lawyer using AI should understand what the system does, what it does not do, and where human verification is required.
That means training, documented workflows, and clear internal rules for when AI may be used.
Confidentiality
Client information should not be pasted casually into public tools. The firm needs a deliberate privacy posture: approved systems, retention awareness, access controls, and informed judgment.
Some matters call for local tools. Some can use enterprise tools with appropriate contractual protections. The point is to decide deliberately.
Supervision and Verification
AI output is work product that must be reviewed. The lawyer is responsible for filed pleadings, advice, strategy, and client communication.
Verification is not a burden unique to AI. It is the same discipline lawyers already apply to drafts from associates, law clerks, staff, and outside sources.