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AI is changing how attorneys deliver legal advice and how clients seek it.

In the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies, host Jen Rubin speaks with Steve Osborn about how clients are using AI and what that means for legal counsel.

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The risks of sharing sensitive business or legal information with AI tools The importance of AI as a tool, but not a replacement for legal work How attorneys and clients can optimize AI to deliver greater value to each other Why professional judgment, trust, and accountability continue to underscore the very human attorney-client relationship, and how AI can enhance, but not fully replace, that relationship

What role should AI play in commercial contract negotiations, where is human judgment still essential, and how can you continue to build trust? For in-house counsel, contract managers, and legal operations professionals navigating those questions, the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies offers guidance on using AI effectively while recognizing its limitations. Host Jen Rubin is joined by Tali Tuchin to discuss: How AI is impacting contract negotiations  Where AI might miss important nuance, the assessment of legal and business risk, and critical marketplace experience and assessment  Why human judgment and skill remain critical to building trust in negotiations  How best to leverage AI in commercial contract negotiations

Honest workplace conversations are rarely easy, but avoiding them can create bigger challenges over time. In this episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin speaks with Celia Eckert, General Counsel at Xencor, about how candid feedback, curiosity, and empathy can strengthen workplace trust. Their conversation explores: How feedback timing promotes receptivity How curiosity improves performance conversations and builds workplace trust How to focus on positive aspects of performance while still encouraging improvement Do you advise on, manage, or lead sensitive workplace conversations? This episode offers practical guidance on addressing issues directly while building trust.

Could AI dictate your next hiring decision through invisible instructions hidden inside a resume? As employers adopt AI tools for hiring and recruiting, they also face a new challenge: AI prompt injections, which are hidden directions designed to deceive AI into advancing an uncredentialed candidate. In the latest episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Mintz Associate and employment attorney Kevin Kim to discuss: How AI prompt injections can manipulate AI-driven hiring and recruiting processes Practical strategies for strengthening workplace safeguards against deceptive AI tools Why businesses must be vigilant about security and confidentiality risks associated with unauthorized AI use Why keeping humans in the loop remains essential when using AI to support hiring and employment decisions Whether you’re an HR professional, in-house counsel, or a business leader, this conversation offers practical tips to understanding the risks AI poses in the workplace.

AI-generated applications, deepfakes, and new background check requirements are changing how employers vet candidates, but the stakes remain the same: identifying qualified hires while managing legal and business risk. In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Mintz Associate and employment attorney Joyce Dos Santos to discuss: Common vetting mistakes, from failing to verify credentials to misusing criminal history information Compliance considerations under the FCRA, EEOC guidance, and state and local laws How inadequate or inconsistent screening can create unnecessary enterprise risk Why it’s important to tailor background checks to each position, but at same time ensure individualized assessment of employment candidates Whether you’re an HR professional, in-house counsel, business leader, or board member, this episode offers practical guidance for understanding and implementing effective background check processes and managing legal risk arising from candidate vetting.

The secret to a thriving AI-assisted workplace might be surprisingly human. In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Corbin Carter, a Mintz employment attorney and counselor who advises employers on workforce management, compliance, and employment disputes. Together, they explore the growing role of AI in workplace decision-making, including: The importance of human accountability for decision-making in the workplace How a human in the loop is not only necessary to implement and enhance AI, but is critical to hiring, performance, and employee relations decisions How human interaction builds communication skills, collaboration, and culture and reduce legal risk in the workplace This episode offers practical insights for HR professionals, people managers, business leaders, and in-house counsel navigating the evolving role of AI in the workplace.

AI is already shaping the litigation process. And while it can benefit that process, it also introduces new risks. In the latest Mintz On Air: Practical Policies episode, host Jen Rubin and Member Mathilda McGee‑Tubb explain where AI helps and where it creates exposure, and how litigators should approach both. They cover: How AI is reshaping and opening up court access, and the impact on the litigation process Where AI can benefit lawyers and litigants, and some of its complications How AI is influencing strategy, evidence, and case narratives and helping the storytelling process Why AI is a starting point — not an ending point — in the litigation process, and why human judgment remains critical For in-house counsel, business leaders, and litigation professionals, this episode explains how AI helps streamline the litigation process, how it helps derisk litigation, and how to do so without sacrificing credibility or good human judgment.

An anonymous hotline complaint comes in. The allegations are serious. The clock is ticking. What should you do first? In this episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, host Jen Rubin is joined by Mintz Member Marc Axelbaum for a practical conversation on navigating the critical first hours of a crisis investigation. Together, Jen and Marc explore key factors organizations should keep in mind when a corporate crisis arises, including: How to determine who the “client” is and who should lead the investigation When and how to engage outside counsel while preserving attorney-client privilege How to quickly build the right internal and external team (IT, HR, PR, and more) Common early mistakes, from mishandling communications to overlooking press strategy Why thoughtful planning, documentation decisions, and legal hold notices matter from the outset The role of empathy and human judgment in managing high-stakes, high-pressure situations Designed for in-house counsel, board members, and corporate leaders, this episode offers practical guidance on responding decisively in the earliest moments of a crisis, while protecting credibility, maintaining control of the narrative, and supporting the people involved.