The American Bar Association Science and Technology Law Section has released a new book, “A Lawyer’s Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts,” which offers a historical overview of AI and explains the technological and legal perspectives of the rapidly changing field.
Author Matthew T. Henshon is an attorney and chair-elect of the ABA Science and Technology Law Section. He is scheduled to speak this week at the 2026 AI Summit in Davos, Switzerland.
The book explores 10 essential concepts behind the development and use of AI. It gives readers space to sift through the complex technical and legal aspects of AI. It also examines the legal implications of AI’s rise in areas like copyright, privacy and algorithmic accountability.
The books’ intention is for readers to understand the historical, technical and legal dimensions of AI and why it is essential for lawyers, policymakers and anyone engaging with the technology. It guides the reader through such topics as What is AI?; Content Creation; Fair Use; Ethics and Law; AI That Moves (Drones and Self-Driving Cars); and The Dark Side to help them better navigate the realities of AI in everyday life.
“The roots of modern AI go back to at least the 1930s … And the current flavor of AI — called GenAI — has its roots in video games from the 1990s,” the author’s introduction notes. “The goal of this work is to explain how we got here, and where we are likely to go next. AI’s future is bright, but not without concerns.”
Henshon is partner at Henshon Klein LLP which delivers sophisticated expertise to its clients, usually relating to transactions and/or functioning as outside general counsel to emerging and mid-sized firms. HKLLP also represents individuals in a range of related business contexts, including risk mitigation, governance issues and estate planning.
Immediately prior to forming HKLLP (and its predecessors), Henshon served as “traveling” chief-of-staff to Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ) during Senator Bradley’s campaign for the presidency.
Henshon is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Princeton University. He writes frequently on business, political and legal topics, and his work has appeared recently in the Boston Business Journal and on the New York Times op-ed page.
“A Lawyer’s Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts” is available as a paperback for $129.95 online at ShopABA.orgShopABA.org or by calling 800-285-2221.
Author Matthew T. Henshon is an attorney and chair-elect of the ABA Science and Technology Law Section. He is scheduled to speak this week at the 2026 AI Summit in Davos, Switzerland.
The book explores 10 essential concepts behind the development and use of AI. It gives readers space to sift through the complex technical and legal aspects of AI. It also examines the legal implications of AI’s rise in areas like copyright, privacy and algorithmic accountability.
The books’ intention is for readers to understand the historical, technical and legal dimensions of AI and why it is essential for lawyers, policymakers and anyone engaging with the technology. It guides the reader through such topics as What is AI?; Content Creation; Fair Use; Ethics and Law; AI That Moves (Drones and Self-Driving Cars); and The Dark Side to help them better navigate the realities of AI in everyday life.
“The roots of modern AI go back to at least the 1930s … And the current flavor of AI — called GenAI — has its roots in video games from the 1990s,” the author’s introduction notes. “The goal of this work is to explain how we got here, and where we are likely to go next. AI’s future is bright, but not without concerns.”
Henshon is partner at Henshon Klein LLP which delivers sophisticated expertise to its clients, usually relating to transactions and/or functioning as outside general counsel to emerging and mid-sized firms. HKLLP also represents individuals in a range of related business contexts, including risk mitigation, governance issues and estate planning.
Immediately prior to forming HKLLP (and its predecessors), Henshon served as “traveling” chief-of-staff to Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ) during Senator Bradley’s campaign for the presidency.
Henshon is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Princeton University. He writes frequently on business, political and legal topics, and his work has appeared recently in the Boston Business Journal and on the New York Times op-ed page.
“A Lawyer’s Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts” is available as a paperback for $129.95 online at ShopABA.orgShopABA.org or by calling 800-285-2221.
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