Tom Whittaker

Tom Whittaker, Director and Solicitor Advocate at Burges Salmon LLP, delves into the nuanced intersection of AI and disclosure management. He explains how AI can enhance the disclosure process through text analysis and categorization while cautioning about the risks of inadvertent privileged disclosure. Whittaker also discusses the complexities of litigating large computer systems, the importance of technical literacy for lawyers, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI. With a hopeful outlook, he rates his optimism for AI's role in law as a 10, emphasizing its potential while acknowledging necessary safeguards.