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Govern Before You Automate™: The Only Safe Way to Put AI in a Professional Workflow

Nikki Mehrpoo, Esq.

Published on: 08/12/2025

AI governance is a professional duty, not a choice. This guide by Nikki Mehrpoo explains why you must Govern Before You Automate™ and provides a 5-minute action plan to create a defensible, documented AI workflow and protect your license.

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