In Conversation with Anthropic’s Aparna Sridhar, Sonal N. Mehta Explores How AI Is Redefining the Role of In-House Lawyers in Corporate Counsel
Publish Date: 2026-06-15 17:10:00
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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the legal and business landscape, WilmerHale Partner Sonal N. Mehta is spotlighting how in-house lawyers are adapting—and helping lead that transformation.
In Corporate Counsel, Mehta authors “Redefining the In-House Role in the AI Era: A Conversation with Anthropic’s Aparna Sridhar,” an in-depth discussion with Anthropic’s Deputy General Counsel on what it means to practice law at the forefront of one of today’s fastest-evolving industries.
The article highlights how in-house teams are playing an increasingly strategic role, from guiding business decisions to navigating a regulatory environment that is evolving in real time. Sridhar underscores the mindset required for lawyers in this space, noting that success depends not only on technical skill, but also on intellectual curiosity and adaptability.
“A lot of what I look for overlaps with what any good employer should want… but at Anthropic, curiosity carries extra weight,” Sridhar explains, emphasizing the importance of engaging with both emerging technologies and the broader societal changes they bring.
Mehta and Sridhar also examine how AI is transforming expectations for both in-house and outside counsel, including the need for lawyers to become more fluent in new tools and to rethink traditional approaches to training and professional development.
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