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December 3, 2025Harris Beach Murtha Launches AI Industry Team
Harris Beach Murtha has launched an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory and business challenges raised by the rapidly developing technology.
As AI becomes more prevalent, the risks associated with it present challenges. Whether developing AI products, using off the shelf customer-facing AI tools or using AI internally, technical fluency and legal guidance are needed to ensure an organization manages risks, seizes opportunities and stays ahead of emerging regulations in areas like data privacy, intellectual property, contracts, employment law, corporate governance and financing.
Harris Beach Murtha attorneys draw on decades of legal, business and technology deployment experience to provide guidance on implementing ethical and sustainable AI practices so organizations maintain a competitive advantage in this rapidly evolving area.
Our AI Industry Team
Recognizing the many facets of AI stretch across all industries, the AI Industry Team is comprised of more than a dozen attorneys in multiple disciplines. Members frequently advise, litigate, teach, speak and publish on AI topics. The team is led by:
- Brendan M. Palfreyman regularly negotiates SaaS contracts with AI vendors, helps companies design and implement internal AI governance policies and advises AI companies facing regulatory questions. He is certified by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, in Generative AI for the Legal Profession.
- Timothy J. Plunkett, a certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP), who provides government entities, businesses and other organizations forward-thinking guidance on issues such as AI regulation, compliance, governance and risk mitigation.
- Alan M. Winchester, leader of the firm’s Cybersecurity Protection and Response Practice Group, who offers experienced guidance on AI-related security and privacy.
“Separately, we’ve provided AI advice to our clients for some time; forming this Industry Team provides the opportunity for comprehensive, coordinated counsel that gives our clients an edge,” Brendan said. “As we regularly say, we are more than a law firm – we’re a strategic partner dedicated to providing legal services that align with your business goals and spur success. AI is a bourgeoning field and those who mitigate risk and effectively navigate the rapidly evolving challenges will reap the benefits.”
