In a world where Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, the legal field is no exception. Alice Di Natale, an Italian legal professional specialized in Tech Law, Data Protection, and Intellectual Property, a TEDx Speaker, and a legal content creator, embodies a new generation of lawyers combining legal expertise with creativity and digital awareness.
Her journey began in Italy, where she graduated from a linguistic high school before moving to France to pursue her legal studies. “When I arrived in Paris, I didn’t speak French fluently,” she recalls. “I had to learn a new language, a new culture, and a completely different academic system at the same time.”
After earning dual degrees in Law and Political Science at the Institut Catholique de Paris, enriched by a certificate in Private Law, she pursued a Master’s in Digital Law at the University of Paris-Saclay, followed by a Master’s in Intellectual Property at the prestigious University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas.
“At first, adapting was tough, both linguistically and academically,” Alice admits. “Legal methodology in France is very specific. I had to learn how to structure arguments, write case commentaries, and think like a jurist. But with persistence, I turned those challenges into strengths.”
From Law Firms to Legal Tech
Her career began in law firms and consulting practices, before transitioning to in-house legal counsel in the tech industry, a path that gave her a 360-degree view of how law operates in both business and innovation.
“Working closely with developers, product managers, and data teams is what I enjoy the most,” she explains. “My role is not just about reviewing clauses or ensuring compliance, it’s about understanding how a product is built, how data flows, and how to guide innovation responsibly and securely.”
Today, Alice handles a wide range of legal matters, from contract negotiation and corporate governance to pre-litigation strategy, data protection, and intellectual property management. Her work also involves supporting AI regulatory compliance and helping integrate privacy principles into digital products.
Her philosophy is simple: make the law serve innovation, not the other way around. She focuses on clarity and usefulness, ensuring that every legal rule finds its place within the company’s creative process and aligns with its business goals.
“Tech moves fast,” she adds. “To keep up, legal teams must stay agile, creative, and collaborative, not just reactive. The true value of legal work lies in helping innovation grow responsibly, not in holding it back.”
When AI Meets Law
Over the past few years, Alice has witnessed firsthand how AI tools are transforming the daily work of legal professionals.
“When I was a student, researching and drafting could take hours, sometimes even days,” she says. “Now, with generative AI tools, what used to take an entire afternoon can often be done in just a couple of hours.”
She believes that AI can be an incredible assistant when used wisely, but it is not a replacement for legal expertise.
“Tools like ChatGPT can help with brainstorming, taking quick notes, summarizing complex information, or generating first drafts, but only if you know how to prompt them correctly and, most importantly, how to verify the output.”
Alice emphasizes that responsible use is essential, particularly regarding confidentiality and accuracy.
“These general tools were not trained on verified legal databases,” she explains. “They can inspire or accelerate your reasoning, but they should never replace proper legal research.”
That’s where specialized legal databases come in. Platforms such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or Dalloz, now enhanced with AI features, are revolutionizing the way lawyers conduct research.
“Before, finding a relevant case could take hours,” Alice notes. “Today, AI-powered search functions make it easier to cross-reference jurisprudence, extract key passages, and identify legal trends in seconds.”
Still, she insists that technology is only as effective as the person using it.
“Critical thinking is everything,” she concludes. “You need to understand the law deeply to evaluate and correct what AI gives you.”
Her philosophy is clear: the best legal professionals will be those who can combine human judgment with technological literacy.
Legal Wonderland: Where Law Meets Creativity
In addition to her corporate work, Alice founded Legal Wonderland : a digital space where law meets pop culture, technology, and legal design. On her Instagram legal page, she explores how law connects to current events and culture, sharing insights on AI, fashion, data protection, and intellectual property.
“Legal Wonderland was born from a simple idea: to make law more accessible and visually engaging,” she explains. “Law can be serious, but it doesn’t have to be boring. I want people to see it as a living, evolving discipline that connects to everyday life.”
Through bold visuals and concise explanations, Alice turns complex topics into stories that are both aesthetic and educational. Her style mixes clarity with design, offering a fresh way to understand how law shapes, and is shaped by, the world around us.
Advice for Future Legal Professionals
Alice’s journey from linguistic student to tech law specialist has taught her that perseverance and adaptability are key.
“Don’t underestimate yourself,” she says. “Law is demanding, but persistence pays off. Stay curious, stay updated, and don’t be afraid to mix disciplines, that’s where innovation happens.”
Looking ahead, she believes that the new generation of lawyers will have to rethink how they work and what they bring to the table. AI can make things faster, but it can’t think critically or take responsibility.
“The real challenge won’t be learning how to use AI, it will be knowing when not to use it,” she says. “Because judgment, balance, and common sense will always matter more than speed.”
For young lawyers entering the AI era, her message is simple: embrace change, stay curious, and learn how to use digital tools wisely, not to replace your skills, but to expand them. The more you understand how technology works, the more you can make it work for you.
For Alice, the lawyers of tomorrow will stand out not by doing more, but by doing better, taking time to question, simplify, and ensure the law remains practical and relevant.
“AI will not replace jurists, but jurists who know how to use AI will definitely have an advantage,” she says with a smile. “Prompt well, verify everything, and never lose your critical thinking.”
Readers who wish to connect with Alice can reach her through her legal page @legal_wonderland on Instagram or via LinkedIn.
For further reading on the transformation of the legal profession, see The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Law, Law Firms, and Business Models – Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession.
