AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation

Artificial intelligence is transforming how independent schools operate. From generative AI tools used by students and faculty to a wide array of AI-enabled functions, school leaders face many challenges. This session will provide a practical overview of the most significant legal issues and offer strategies for managing risk while supporting responsible innovation.

Participants will explore key topics including student and employee privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination in AI-assisted decision-making, contractual considerations with AI vendors, and regulatory developments. 

Through real-world examples and practical guidance, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate risk and develop effective institutional policies.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the primary legal risks associated with AI use in independent schools.
• Evaluate contractual and data governance considerations when procuring AI-enabled products and services.
• Understand how privacy, intellectual property, and anti-discrimination laws apply to AI technologies.

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Presenters

Janice Gregerson

Counsel

Venable LLP

Janice Gregerson is Counsel in the Education Practice at Venable LLP where she provides legal counsel and strategic guidance to independent schools on a broad range of legal issues. Janice provides legal counsel and strategic guidance to independent schools on a broad range of legal issues and works collaboratively with business officers, board members, human resources professionals, and heads of schools to advance the mission, priorities, and culture of institutions while meeting business needs and mitigating potential liability. Janice develops, drafts and revises the various contracts, policies and other documents utilized by independent schools, including employment, enrollment and contractor agreements. She advises on the proper use of technology and social media, wage and hour compliance, employee and student discipline, admissions, investment and financial issues, discrimination and leave issues, performance evaluation design, and employee termination. She conducts investigations involving students, employees, and other members of the school community.

Grace H. Lee, Esq.

Partner | NBOA Legal Counsel

Venable LLP

Washington, DC

Grace H. Lee is a partner with Venable, LLP in the Labor and Employment Practice. Lee is an independent school law attorney whose practice focuses on employment law, risk management and other compliance and regulatory matters that impact independent schools and nonprofit organizations. She has significant experience formulating and implementing policies and procedures that assist her clients in complying with applicable state and federal laws, and provides them with proactive and preventive strategies.

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