AI in Hiring: Legal Guardrails Leaders Can't Ignore with Jillian Ambrose
Eps. #178 Thursday, May 7th, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Shari Simpson speaks with Jillian Ambrose, Counsel at Crowell, about the urgent legal and compliance risks associated with using AI in hiring processes. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools for recruitment, understanding the evolving landscape of state laws and potential biases is crucial.
Listeners will gain insights into how to effectively engage with AI vendors, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks while leveraging AI for efficiency in hiring.
• Understand the evolving patchwork of state laws affecting AI in hiring.
• Learn key questions to ask AI vendors about their tools.
• Discover the importance of conducting bias audits before using AI tools.
• Recognize the need for human oversight in AI-driven hiring processes.
• Identify best practices for communicating AI use to candidates.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that can transform your HR practices!
Guest(s): Jillian Ambrose, Counsel at Crowell. She advises employers on employment law, focusing on compliance and emerging workplace risks. Jillian has extensive experience navigating the complexities of AI in hiring and its legal implications.
Guest(s): Jillian Ambrose, Counsel, Crowell
Jillian Ambrose is a trusted advisor to clients on all aspects of employment law, including compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws, leave issues, wage and hour law compliance, and accommodation requests. She provides pragmatic advice and strategic support to employers navigating challenges big and small. Whether supporting clients in grappling with emerging issues like the evolving DEI landscape, investigating high-profile harassment allegations, or defending complex claims in federal court, Jillian brings a collaborate and practical approach to challenging situations.
Jillian has a proven track record, in state and federal courts, of winning dismissal of claims of race, sex, disability, and age discrimination; wrongful termination; and wage and hour violations. She graduated from the University of Michigan Law School, where she was the administrative manager of the Michigan Journal of Gender and Law and the president of the Women Law Students Association. She holds a bachelor's degree in government from Smith College.
