How to Build an AI Governance Program for California Law Firms Under the CPRA, ABA Model Rules, and SOC 2 Requirements
California law firms can build a defensible AI governance program in 30–90 days by combining a written CPRA compliance layer, ABA ethics controls, and SOC 2-style security evidence. The CPRA raises stakes for vendor risk, sensitive personal information, and data minimization, while ABA Model Rules require competence, confidentiality, supervision, and candid communications. This article provides