Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC is pleased to announce the publication of a forward-looking essay authored by Managing Partner Jonathan S. Marashlian, Partner Susan Duarte, and Law Clerk Fusheng Zhou, titled “The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Attorney-Client Relationships: Guidance for Corporate Engagements.” The article appears in the AIRe Report 1|2025, a legal technology publication focused on the ethical and practical implications of emerging AI tools.
This timely and thought-provoking work explores how generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the delivery of legal services, particularly in corporate legal departments and their interactions with outside counsel. The authors assess both the potential benefits—such as increased efficiency and reduced costs—and the significant risks of over-reliance on AI tools in matters requiring professional legal judgment, confidentiality, and ethical oversight.
The essay introduces the concept of “collaborative vigilance”—a framework for how clients and attorneys can work together to responsibly integrate AI into legal workflows without compromising the independence, quality, and trust at the core of the attorney-client relationship. It also provides best practices for law firms and legal departments to adopt clear, ethical AI governance policies that safeguard professional responsibilities.
The full publication is available for purchase through the AIRe Journal:
If you would like to learn more about the essay or discuss its insights and implications for your organization’s legal and compliance operations, please contact us directly. We would be happy to share more about the key takeaways and how we are helping clients navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI integration in legal practice.
Jonathan S. Marashlian – Tel: 703-714-1313 / Email: jsm@CommLawGroup.com
Susan Duarte – Tel: 703-714-1318 / Email: sfd@commlawgroup.com
Fusheng Zhou – Email: faz@commlawgroup.com
