The expansion of artificial intelligence in the legal field is marking a before and after in the way we conceive law practice. However, the way each continent regulates and manages this transformation is very different.
Based on the experience of our offices in Madrid and San Francisco, we have been able to observe a huge contrast between Europe and the United States in legal and technological matters.
Europe: Focus on Citizen Protection
In Europe, the priority is on citizens and consumers. The regulations aim to guarantee rights and protect against risks arising from the use of artificial intelligence.
The European approach is characterized by:
- Stricter and more preventive legislation.
- A clear concern for ethics and privacy.
- The pursuit of a balance between technological innovation and social security.
This more demanding regulatory framework ensures confidence in the use of technology, while at the same time slightly slowing down business development.
United States: Emphasis on Business Freedom
In the United States, the approach is very different. The legal framework focuses on fostering business development and providing wide freedom to tech companies.
The North American model is characterized by:
- A much more flexible regulatory environment.
- Greater scope for experimentation and innovation.
- A priority on promoting business competitiveness in the global market.
This translates into a faster advancement of technological projects, although it involves the challenge of not leaving the citizen behind..
Two models, one same challenge
While Europe protects the citizen and the United States drives business, both models face the same challenge: integrating artificial intelligence into law practice in a sustainable and fair way.
At Estradé Law Firm, with offices in Madrid and San Francisco, we believe the solution lies in taking advantage of the best of both approaches: European regulatory solidity and North American innovative agility.
A global and conscious law practice
Artificial intelligence does not understand borders. Therefore, it is essential to develop an approach that allows lawyers to work with technological tools in an ethical, efficient, and balanced way, without losing sight of either the citizen or business progress.
At this intermediate point is where we believe the future of law lies.
