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Why You Need an Artificial Intelligence Commercial Transactions Lawyer

The speed of AI development has left many businesses exposed. Whether you are building proprietary models or integrating third-party tools, the risks to your intellectual property are real. Using an AI contract lawyer ensures that your datasets and model outputs remain yours under clear legal terms.

Uncommon Counsel provides the legal oversight specific to modern tech. As your AI risk management counsel in NYC, we don’t just identify problems; we build the contracts that protect your balance sheet. From startups to established enterprises, we ensure your AI stack is built on a legally sound foundation through rigorous contract negotiation.

AI Legal and Contract Review Services

The firm regularly advises clients on a wide range of AI commercial agreements, including:

  • AI Dataset Use Licensing Lawyer: We negotiate the rights to your training data so your models are built on a secure legal footing.
  • AI Vendor Agreement Lawyer: We draft specialized terms for AI as a Service to ensure your data is never used to train a provider’s model.
  • AI Privacy Compliance Counsel: We review your data processing agreements to meet evolving standards in New York, California, and Europe.
  • AI Contract Review Services NYC: Fast, professional reviews of SaaS and licensing deals to keep your business moving at the speed of tech.

Regulatory Disclosure Counsel: We ensure your legal disclosures for automated tools comply with NYC Local Law 144 and other emerging regulations.

Clients often seek legal support when reviewing a contract presented by another party, negotiating key terms in a business deal, or developing standardized contract templates for their company.

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Hi, I’m Anjali.

With nearly 15 years of experience and a sharp focus on intellectual property, data privacy, and commercial contracts, I help businesses navigate complex legal landscapes.

I handle drafting, redlining, and negotiating agreements, including MSAs, Corporate Contracts,  Vendor Agreements, DPAs, and Ad-Tech Agreements, as well as designing and implementing full-scale privacy programs. I provide strategic legal support ideal for the fast-moving tech industry.

I’m licensed in California, New York, and Florida and hold CIPP/US and CIPP/E data privacy credentials, as well as the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certification.

I work with in-house legal teams and law firms to streamline commercial legal work.

Let’s connect and get things done.

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Common AI Implementation Issues

Many contract disputes arise not because a party intended to act unfairly, but because the agreement itself was unclear or incomplete. Common issues that arise in AI commercial contracts include:

Dataset Integrity

Scraped data is a major litigation risk. We review your data provenance contracts to ensure every set is legally obtained.

Model Ownership

If you fine-tune an LLM, who owns the result? We draft the specific clauses needed to lock in your ownership rights.

Algorithmic Liability

If your AI makes a mistake, your company is on the hook. We implement indemnity protections in your contracts to shift that risk.

Compliance Disclosure

Automated tools in New York require specific legal disclosures. We handle the paperwork to keep your company compliant.

 

Contract Drafting, Review, and Negotiation

Uncommon Counsel works with clients at all stages of the contracting process, including:

  • Reviewing contracts before execution
  • Negotiating contract terms with counterparties
  • Drafting customized agreements tailored to the client’s business
  • Creating reusable contract templates for growing companies

Many clients engage the firm on an ongoing basis to provide transactional support similar to outside general counsel.

If you need assistance reviewing, drafting, or negotiating a commercial contract, you may schedule a consultation to discuss your matter and determine the appropriate next steps.

What My Clients Say
“We were looking for help in creating contracts around the […] GDPR […] as it relates to providing web-related services to large, international companies. Really impressed with Anjali’s level of knowledge around GDPR as well as her ability to break down the issues in laymen’s terms. She is direct and to the point while being thorough. She was a pleasure to work with.”

AI Law & Algorithmic Governance Lawyer FAQs

AI law refers to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems. It covers areas such as data usage, transparency, bias, intellectual property, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance.

For businesses using AI tools or developing AI-powered products, legal risk can arise quickly if systems are trained on improper data, make automated decisions without safeguards, or fail to meet emerging compliance standards. Uncommon Counsel helps companies understand how AI law applies to their operations and implement policies that support responsible innovation. Our work in this area aligns closely with our broader technology and business law services.

Yes. Companies using artificial intelligence benefit from working with a lawyer who understands both technology and regulatory risk. AI systems often intersect with data privacy laws, consumer protection rules, intellectual property rights, and contractual obligations.

An AI attorney or AI contract lawyer can help assess legal exposure, draft internal governance policies, review AI vendor agreements, and advise on how AI tools are deployed in a compliant and defensible way. Businesses operating in Florida, New York, California, and nationwide increasingly seek proactive AI legal counsel to help manage regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk.

AI law and data privacy are closely connected. Many AI systems rely on large datasets that include personal or sensitive information. Improper data collection, storage, or use can trigger violations of privacy laws and regulations.

Uncommon Counsel helps businesses align AI development and deployment with applicable data privacy requirements, including consent practices, data minimization, and transparency obligations. Our data privacy law practice supports AI compliance strategies across industries.

Generative AI tools can introduce risks related to intellectual property infringement, confidentiality breaches, and inaccurate or misleading outputs. Businesses may unknowingly expose proprietary data or rely on AI-generated content that creates legal liability.

An AI lawyer can help evaluate how generative tools are used internally and externally, develop usage policies, and address AI contract terms and vendor protections. These safeguards are especially important for technology companies, startups, and businesses handling regulated or sensitive information.

Yes. Uncommon Counsel assists businesses in developing AI governance frameworks that define acceptable use, oversight, accountability, and risk management. These policies help organizations demonstrate good faith compliance and reduce exposure as regulations continue to evolve.

AI governance often includes internal controls, documentation standards, and training practices for employees using AI systems. This work complements our broader advisory role for technology-driven businesses.

AI law raises important questions around ownership of AI-generated content, training data rights, and protection of proprietary algorithms. Businesses must carefully navigate copyright, trademark, and trade secret considerations when developing or deploying AI systems.

Uncommon Counsel helps clients protect their intellectual property while addressing infringement risks tied to AI outputs and datasets. Our intellectual property law services support companies building or using AI technologies.

Yes. AI regulations are evolving rapidly at both the state and federal level, as well as internationally. Businesses should prepare for increased scrutiny around transparency, fairness, accountability, and data usage in AI systems.

Even companies not developing AI in-house may face compliance obligations if they deploy third-party AI tools. Working with experienced AI legal counsel helps businesses stay ahead of regulatory changes rather than reacting after issues arise.

Absolutely. Startups using AI often face heightened scrutiny from investors, partners, and regulators. Early legal guidance helps promote compliance from an early stage, and that growth does not introduce hidden legal risks.

Uncommon Counsel regularly advises startups on AI-related legal issues alongside entity formation, contracts, and fundraising strategy. Our startup legal counsel services are designed to support innovation while protecting long-term value. For more information visit our area-specific startup legal services pages: NYCFloridaCalifornia

Uncommon Counsel provides practical AI legal guidance from experienced AI attorneys tailored to your business model, industry, and growth stage. We help companies assess AI risk, implement compliance strategies, draft business contracts, and align AI use with data privacy and intellectual property laws.

Our attorneys understand both legal requirements and real-world business pressures, allowing us to deliver clear, actionable advice rather than abstract theory.