The "AI Risk Forecast: Legal Trends to Watch in 2026" is a one-day conference organized by Fordham Law School, scheduled for January 15, 2026, at the Lincoln Center campus. This inaugural event aims to bridge the gap between law, compliance, and emerging technologies, providing legal and compliance professionals with insights into the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The conference will cover key topics such as the definition, evaluation, and use of AI agents, the impact of the 2025 America's AI Action Plan, comparisons of emerging AI laws in the European Union, and litigation trends in the AI space. Sessions will also discuss the adaptation of compliance risk frameworks to technological advancements and practical frameworks for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in AI technologies.
Attendees will have opportunities to network during complimentary breakfast and lunch sessions, as well as coffee breaks. Notable speakers include New York State Assembly Member Alex Bores, and panelists from organizations such as Freshfields, Two Sigma, Google Cloud, and Robinhood Financial.
This conference is ideal for in-house legal and compliance professionals seeking to expand their knowledge on current AI developments, evaluate associated risks, and prepare for future technological changes in the legal landscape.
Speakers(22)
Abner Greene
Leonard F. Manning Professor of Law at Fordham Law School
Professor Abner Greene is a legal scholar at Fordham Law School, focusing on constitutional law and theory.
Alex Bores
New York State Assembly Member
Alex Bores is a New York State Assembly Member known for his work on technology policy and legal reform.
Alison Stein
Partner at Jenner & Block
Alison Stein is a partner at Jenner & Block, focusing on intellectual property and technology law.
Anna Gressel
Partner & Global Co-Head of AI Practice at Freshfields
Anna Gressel is a partner at Freshfields, co-leading the firm's global AI practice with a focus on legal implications of artificial intelligence.
Barbara Boehler
Senior Director, Compliance Programs at Fordham Law School
Barbara Boehler oversees compliance programs at Fordham Law School, bringing extensive experience in legal compliance.
Beth Haddock
Founder and Managing Partner at Warburton Advisors
Beth Haddock is the founder of Warburton Advisors, specializing in compliance and risk management consulting.
Cecilia Caldeira
Assistant Dean, International and Graduate Programs at Fordham Law School
Cecilia Caldeira oversees international and graduate programs at Fordham Law School.
Charu Chandraekhar
Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton
Charu Chandraekhar is a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, focusing on regulatory enforcement and compliance.
Diana LaMorie
Vice President, Legal & Compliance at Two Sigma
Diana LaMorie serves as Vice President of Legal & Compliance at Two Sigma, overseeing regulatory and compliance matters.
Diane Bernabei
Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton
Diane Bernabei is an associate at Debevoise & Plimpton, specializing in litigation and regulatory matters.
Eric T. Young
Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School
Eric T. Young is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions, focusing on compliance and ethics.
Greg Walters
Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School
Greg Walters is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and former SEC Senior Counsel specializing in cyber risk and governance.
Hon. Andrew Peck
Senior Counsel at DLA Piper
Hon. Andrew Peck is Senior Counsel at DLA Piper and a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York.
Hon. Gerald Lebovits
Justice at New York State Supreme Court
Justice Gerald Lebovits serves on the New York State Supreme Court and is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School.
Inna Jackson
Director of Innovation Strategy at Paul Weiss
Inna Jackson leads innovation strategy at Paul Weiss, focusing on integrating technology into legal practice.
Jonathan Armstrong
Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School
Jonathan Armstrong is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and a partner at Punter Southall, with expertise in AI and emerging technologies.
Marina Kaganovich
Americas Financial Services Executive, Trust Lead at Google Cloud
Marina Kaganovich leads trust initiatives for financial services at Google Cloud, focusing on secure and compliant cloud solutions.
Marta Galan Ricardo
Assistant Dean of Professionalism & Director of Lawyering Skills Program at Fordham Law School
Marta Galan Ricardo leads professionalism and lawyering skills programs at Fordham Law School.
Michael Kitson
Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School
Michael Kitson is an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and Chief Compliance Officer at Bridgewater Associates.
Norm Ashkenas
Chief Compliance Officer at Robinhood Financial
Norm Ashkenas serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Robinhood Financial, managing regulatory compliance strategies.
Stan Yakoff
CEO at RegLabs AI
Stan Yakoff is the CEO of RegLabs AI and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School, specializing in regulatory technology.
Yilu Zhou, PhD
Director, MS in AI in Business; Area Chair and Associate Professor, Information Technology and Operations (ITO) at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Dr. Yilu Zhou is an expert in artificial intelligence applications in business, leading the MS in AI in Business program at Fordham University.
Event Details
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Fordham Law School, Lincoln Center
- Pricing
- $499 - $599
- Audience
- In-house legal and compliance professionals
- CLE Credits
- CLE credits are pending in accordance with the requirements of the New York and New Jersey State CLE Boards for a maximum of 5.0 transitional and non-transitional credits.