diff --git a/python/python/lancedb/embeddings/fine_tuner/llm.py b/python/python/lancedb/embeddings/fine_tuner/llm.py
index 1bdf2d97..510c1fea 100644
--- a/python/python/lancedb/embeddings/fine_tuner/llm.py
+++ b/python/python/lancedb/embeddings/fine_tuner/llm.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import re
 from functools import cached_property
 from typing import Optional
 
-from pydantic import BaseModel
+from pydantic import BaseModel, config
 
 from ...util import attempt_import_or_raise
 from ..utils import api_key_not_found_help
@@ -15,10 +15,12 @@ class BaseLLM(BaseModel):
     Base class for Language Model based Embedding Functions. This class is
     loosely desined rn, and will be updated as the usage gets clearer.
     """
+    class Config:
+        protected_namespaces = ()  # Disable protected namespace check
 
     model_name: str
     model_kwargs: dict = {}
-
+    
     @cached_property
     def _client():
         """