25 Questions: The Law Firm Partner Interview

25 questions to get you started for your law firm partner interview.

Artificial Intelligence

1. How is your firm using generative AI to improve legal workflows or client service?

2. What are the legal and ethical risks you’re seeing with clients using AI tools like ChatGPT?

3. Are clients seeking guidance on AI governance or regulatory compliance frameworks?

4. How do you advise clients on intellectual property concerns tied to AI-generated content?

5. What is your view on the use of AI in legal research, drafting, or contract review?

6. Is your firm using AI in litigation support or eDiscovery? What benefits and risks have you seen?

7. How are clients preparing for upcoming AI regulations in the EU or U.S.?

8. What role do law firms play in shaping corporate AI policy or responsible AI use?

9. How are you managing client confidentiality when using AI-powered tools?

10. What types of liability exposure are emerging around autonomous or decision-making AI systems?

Cybersecurity

11. How has the rise in ransomware attacks changed how clients approach cybersecurity risk?

12. What sectors are most frequently seeking legal advice after suffering data breaches?

13. How do you advise boards and C-suites on their fiduciary duties related to cyber risk?

14. Are you seeing increased litigation stemming from cybersecurity incidents?

15. What best practices are you recommending to clients to avoid regulatory penalties post-breach?

16. How do global data protection laws (like GDPR and CCPA) influence your legal counsel on cyber matters?

17. What are the emerging legal challenges in securing AI models and data pipelines?

18. Are cyber insurance disputes on the rise, and how are you helping clients navigate them?

19. How prepared are clients to comply with SEC disclosure rules on material cyber incidents?

20. What trends are you seeing in regulatory enforcement actions tied to cybersecurity lapses?

Risk Management

21. How are clients evolving their enterprise risk management strategies in light of AI and cyber threats?

22. What governance structures are you seeing clients adopt to handle digital risk?

23. Are clients incorporating ESG factors into legal risk assessments for tech deployment?

24. How do you help clients evaluate third-party or supply chain legal risk related to tech vendors?

25. What’s your outlook on how litigation and regulatory scrutiny will shape corporate digital risk in the next 3–5 years?