Publications

AI in action: use cases, risks and governance in Colombia

This article addresses the legal challenges faced by companies in Colombia adopting AI tools, including regulatory frameworks, practical legal risks across multiple business applications and corporate governance recommendations for responsible AI implementation. It offers a structured approach for organisations navigating an evolving regulatory landscape while seeking to adopt AI strategically and responsibly.

Released on Oct 06, 2026

Legal ethics in an age of disruption

This article examines the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice, the risks of deskilling and the increasing tension between efficiency, supervision and professional responsibility. Namely: (1) AI is a tool, not a substitute for professional oversight, and ethical boundaries are crossed when reliance on technology displaces independent judgment; (2) digital visibility and professional branding are not the same as credibility; (3) over-reliance on AI risks deskilling junior lawyers and eroding future professional standards; and (4) legal services are not commodity production; verification and supervision are essential risk management measures.

Released on Oct 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence in regulatory and environmental law practice: beyond contract automation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping regulatory and environmental law practice far beyond contract automation, enabling real-time regulatory monitoring, satellite-based environmental enforcement and predictive compliance analytics. Legal practitioners who fail to engage with these tools risk not only operational inefficiency but also a fundamental misunderstanding of the new landscape in which their clients operate.

Released on Oct 06, 2026

Latin American Regional Forum – From the Editors – October 2026

A note from Mariano Batalla, Young Lawyers Initiatives Officer, IBA Latin American Regional Forum

Released on Oct 05, 2026