AI in your firm, without breaching professional secrecy.
AI consulting and training for lawyers. Model selection based on file sensitivity, systematic anonymization, workflows compliant with the French Bar (CNB) ethics rules.
Colombani.ai helps law firms integrate AI into daily practice without breaching professional secrecy or French Bar (CNB) ethics. Qualiopi-certified consulting and training, suitable for solo practitioners and large firms alike. Training eligible for FIF-PL funding.
Use cases
Case law analysis and monitoring
Topic-based search on Légifrance, Doctrine, Lextenso. Multi-decision synthesis. Alerts on reversals relevant to your live cases.
Drafting briefs and memos
First draft of briefs, summons, summary notes. AI structures and proposes arguments; you retain control and editorial responsibility.
Large file analysis
Fact extraction from an 800-page file, contradiction detection, automated chronology. Run locally for sensitive material.
Anonymization and file preparation
Automatic pseudonymization before sending to a cloud LLM. Contextual elements (roles, dates) preserved to keep the legal meaning intact.
Ethics and regulatory framework
Professional secrecy
Any fact disclosed within an engagement is covered. Consequence: no transmission to a third-party service without precaution. Solutions: local AI (Ollama, Mistral on-prem), systematic anonymization, EU-hosted model with a GDPR subprocessor agreement.
CNB ethics framework
The CNB has published several opinions on AI since 2024. Key duties: client disclosure if AI is used on their case, human oversight on briefs, continuous training. Our courses cover the latest positions.
What we don't do
- Legal representation: you remain the lawyer, AI remains the tool. Signature and editorial responsibility stay with you.
- Substantive legal advice: our expertise is AI and technical compliance, not procedural strategy.
- Ethical validation of your practices: only your professional order (CNB) can rule on this.
- Reselling third-party SaaS tools: we design and train on bespoke or open-source solutions, never white-label from a vendor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a client file to ChatGPT? +
Not as is. The file contains information covered by professional secrecy. Three options: (1) strictly anonymize before sending, (2) use Claude or Mistral on an EU instance with appropriate GDPR contracts, (3) process locally with Ollama. We help you pick based on sensitivity level.
Which model best fits lawyers? +
For legal quality, Claude (Anthropic) is consistently the best. For absolute secrecy, Mistral on-prem. For an EU + quality compromise, Mistral Large hosted on OVH or Scaleway. The right choice depends on file sensitivity and budget.
Can I fund the training through FIF-PL? +
Yes. Colombani.ai is Qualiopi-certified (NDA 11757549975), making our training eligible for FIF-PL funding for self-employed lawyers. We provide the attendance certificate and all required documents.
Discuss your project
First call is free. Straight answer on what is feasible and what is not within your ethics framework.