AI Vendor Contracts: Negotiation Tactics and Comprehensive Due Diligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, corporate legal teams face increasing challenges in structuring and negotiating AI vendor contracts. Ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding data and intellectual property requires a strategic approach to vendor selection, contract terms, and ongoing management.

As part of the ACC Mountain West Chapter’s 2025 Tech Law Symposium, Ashley Kennedy (Associate, Salt Lake City) and Blake Tengberg (Senior Counsel, Salt Lake City) will provide a deep dive into effective negotiation tactics and comprehensive due diligence strategies for AI vendor agreements. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for evaluating AI vendors, identifying red flags, and structuring contracts that align with business goals while protecting legal and financial interests.

Key topics will include:

• Assessing Vendor Risk: Conducting thorough due diligence on AI vendors, including security audits, bias assessments, and regulatory compliance checks.
• Negotiating Liability & Indemnification: Addressing accountability.

Click here for more information and how to register.