Season 13, Episode 8: AI Contracts: What Lawyers Must Know (ft. John Pavolotsky)

In this episode of Notes to My (Legal) Self®, host Olga V. Mack sits down with John Pavolotsky, technology transactions attorney, privacy and cyber expert, and co-head of the AI practice at Stoel Rives, to unpack the fast-changing world of AI contracting.

With 25 years of experience across startups, Big Tech, and private practice, John brings a grounded, practical view of how lawyers can draft, negotiate, and manage AI-related agreements when the regulatory landscape is evolving by the month.

Together, they explore:

• How to draft AI contracts amid shifting state and global regulations• What counts as “high-risk” use cases under laws like the EU AI Act and Colorado AI Act

• How AI is changing traditional risk allocation, compliance, and licensing terms

• Why lawyers must experiment with AI tools now to stay future-ready

• The unique role in-house counsel play in shaping responsible AI adoption

If you want a clear, candid look at the current and near-future state of AI contracting, and what legal teams should be doing today to prepare, this episode delivers essential insights from one of the field’s most experienced practitioners.

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