Legal Considerations in AI
AI tools are already embedded across nonprofit operations, from fundraising and program delivery to HR and constituent engagement. Using these powerful tools comes with risks, and not just from novel AI laws or rogue innovation. They come from well-intended teams using deceptively simple tools in ways that unintentionally trigger existing privacy, confidentiality, and sector-specific legal obligations. In this session, technology and privacy attorney Lauren Wallace explores where AI-related legal risk actually shows up in nonprofit environments, using real-world scenarios from education, healthcare, and donor engagement. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI amplifies familiar risks, why contracts and governance—not just policies—matter, and how leadership teams can make informed decisions about AI adoption without slowing innovation or losing sight of mission.
