Executive guide: Building Confidence in AI to Accelerate Adoption

Key Takeaways

• The AI confidence gap is real and growing. According to the Wolters Kluwer 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report, 81% of legal professionals believe AI regulation will significantly impact their organizations, yet only 34% say their organizations are very prepared to navigate emerging compliance requirements.
• Governance and security are the foundation of trustworthy AI. Selecting an AI platform is as much a governance decision as a technology decision. Organizations must understand how sensitive data is protected, how AI use aligns with privacy obligations, and where human oversight remains essential.
• Auditability and explainability make AI defensible. In regulated environments, legal departments need clear visibility into AI-supported recommendations, including decision traceability, audit logs, and records of human approvals or overrides.