DOJ’s AI Litigation Task Force and What It Signals for Corporate AI Governance with Adria Perez

Concepts: Artificial Intelligence; Regulations

Regulators are no longer asking about AI principles — they want proof. Legal teams must show how their controls work, withstand scrutiny, and protect privilege.

In this episode, I speak with Adria Perez about the evolving landscape of AI policy and what it means for corporate compliance. Our conversation focuses on the U.S. Department of Justice’s AI Litigation Task Force and the growing expectation that organizations demonstrate real oversight, documented controls, and responsible use of AI. Adria shares practical insight into the challenges and opportunities AI presents for legal departments, as well as how governance frameworks can help companies adopt these tools with confidence.

Adria Perez is a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and a former member of the Volkswagen AG Independent Compliance Monitor and Auditor team. With deep experience at the intersection of enforcement, compliance, and monitorship expectations, she brings a perspective that in-house counsel and compliance leaders increasingly need as AI oversight rises to the board level.

During our discussion, we cover:

  • Artificial intelligence as both a strategic asset and a compliance challenge
  • The DOJ’s AI Litigation Task Force and what it signals for corporate oversight
  • Best practices for responsible AI use, governance, and internal controls
  • AI’s growing role in whistleblower complaints and internal investigations
  • Workflow efficiencies and operational advantages AI can deliver
  • Protocols and employee training essential for safe, effective adoption
  • Communicating AI initiatives, safeguards, and successes to corporate boards

If you’re responsible for compliance, investigations, or AI governance, this episode offers a clear look at how legal teams can adapt and lead in a rapidly changing environment.

Special thanks to Adria Perez for sharing her insights and making the time to join us.

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Adria Perez
Adria PerezPartner, Reed Smith
As a member of Reed Smith’s Regulatory & Investigations Group, Adria focuses her practice on representing corporations in white-collar criminal defense matters, government enforcement issues, cross-border and domestic and internal, board of directors, special committee, criminal, and SEC investigations, and independent corporate monitorships. Her experience includes handling issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, commercial bribery, False Claims Act (including with regard to higher education, government contracting, health care, and tax matters), criminal antitrust, and environmental crimes. Adria received her J.D. degree from Columbia University School of Law.
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