01 / In practice
Understand the system
I work through the use case and architecture with the people building and operating it. We identify assumptions, affected people and the decisions that need a legal basis.
Areas of practice
AI governance
AI governance turns obligations into controls, assigned responsibilities and evidence across an AI system’s lifecycle. Ruchi Bindra advises on enterprise policies, governed architecture and readiness planning. The work connects product design, data use, oversight and review, with jurisdiction-specific advice coordinated where required rather than treating certification as a licence to practise.
The problem, made practical
What does this service cover?
- AI governance programs and enterprise policies built around the organisation’s operating model.
- EU AI Act scope, risk classification and obligation mapping, assessed against the intended use and the organisation’s role.
- Architecture reviews that connect legal duties to data, model, deployment and monitoring decisions.
- Human oversight, responsibility allocation, release checks and evidence for board reporting.
How does the engagement work?
02 / In practice
Build the controls
We translate obligations into policies, responsibilities and product requirements. Each commitment needs an owner and a practical route into the organisation’s normal work.
03 / In practice
Prepare the evidence
We establish the records and review points that let the organisation explain its choices. Governance should remain usable as the system and its risks change.
Before we begin
What should you know before engaging counsel?
When should AI governance begin?
Before core design choices become difficult to change. An existing product can also be reviewed, starting with its use cases, data flows and current controls.
Does every AI system have the same obligations?
No. Applicable duties depend on the law, intended use, risk and the organisation’s role. Classification is a matter for assessment, not a label to assume.
Can you work alongside engineering teams?
Yes. Architecture reviews and conversations with engineers are part of my method. I act as counsel, translating between legal obligations and technical decisions.
Which related topics should you explore?
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Bring the hard question early.
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