K&L Gates Earns AI Governance Certification

K&L Gates LLP earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its AI Management System, joining a small group of law firms globally with this recognition.

The certification places K&L Gates among the first law firms worldwide to meet the international standard for AI governance. As clients and regulators push for greater accountability in AI use, this milestone signals a shift in how law firms are expected to manage AI tools across their operations.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is an internationally recognized standard for AI governance. It requires organizations to build formal controls around accountability, risk management, ethics, transparency, data protection, and regulatory compliance.

An independent audit confirmed that K&L Gates meets these standards. The certification covers the firm's full AI lifecycle, from evaluating and implementing tools to monitoring and improving them over time.

The Firm's AI Framework

K&L Gates established a cross-disciplinary AI Solutions Group in 2023 to guide its firmwide AI strategy. The group advises both internal teams and clients on developing, deploying, and investing in AI technologies.