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AI's Emerging Impact: Staying Ahead of the Risks (and Rewards)

by Albany Law School's Online Graduate Programs and Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP

Albany Law School's Online Graduate Programs and Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP are hosting a virtual event titled "AI's Emerging Impact: Staying Ahead of the Risks (and Rewards)" on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST. This session aims to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector and broader society, focusing on emerging risks and the importance of developing AI governance within organizations.

The event will cover key topics such as understanding different types of AI, their impact on legal and business professions, implications for legal practices including privacy issues and professional responsibility, and current trends in AI-related lawsuits and enforcement actions. Strategies for effective AI risk mitigation and governance will also be discussed.

The panel features industry leaders including Antony Haynes, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at Albany Law School; Don Cepiel, Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at IBM; Mark LeFever, Vice President at USI Affinity; and Violet Sullivan, AVP at Crum & Forster. The session will be moderated by Moya Novella, Data Privacy Counsel at IBM and Adjunct Professor at Albany Law School.

This event is designed for legal professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of AI and its implications. Attendees will gain valuable insights into AI's impact on various sectors and learn strategies to navigate associated risks and rewards.

Speakers(5)

Antony Haynes

Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives; Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy Law at Albany Law School

Antony Haynes is Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Director of Cybersecurity and Privacy Law at Albany Law School. He is also a Partner at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP.

Don Cepiel

Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Global Regulatory (Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data) at IBM

Don Cepiel is Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at IBM, leading a global legal team responsible for regulatory matters including cybersecurity, privacy, data, and antitrust.

Mark LeFever

Vice President, Sales & Client Management at USI Affinity

Mark LeFever is Vice President of Sales and Client Management at USI Affinity, working directly with law firms on their Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Cyber Liability Insurance.

Moya Novella

Data Privacy Counsel at IBM

Moya Novella is Data Privacy Counsel at IBM, advising on global privacy and artificial intelligence legislation and regulations. She also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Albany Law School.

Violet Sullivan

AVP, Cyber Solutions Team Leader at Crum & Forster

Violet Sullivan is AVP and Cyber Solutions Team Leader at Crum & Forster, providing cyber insurance policyholders with resources before, during, and after a cyber incident. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University School of Law.

Event Details

Date
February 7, 2024
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, business leaders, and individuals interested in AI's impact on law and society.

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