Covington's Seventh Annual Technology Forum Decode and Adapt: Tech Law in Transition
Covington's Seventh Annual Technology Forum, titled "Decode and Adapt: Tech Law in Transition," is a virtual event organized by Covington & Burling LLP. Scheduled for January 28-30, 2026, the forum aims to explore how shifting policies, cross-border challenges, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global landscape.
The forum spans three days, each featuring one hour of concentrated, substantive sessions. Day 1 focuses on risks and opportunities arising from recent policy shifts, covering U.S. and European regulatory changes, state-level AI regulations, and enforcement trends. Day 2 addresses cross-border considerations, including mergers and acquisitions, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and updates on trade controls. Day 3 delves into developments in innovative technologies, discussing cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity, and emerging issues in agentic AI.
This event is designed for business and legal professionals managing global technology challenges within their organizations. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the evolving tech law landscape, making it particularly beneficial for corporate executives, board members, general counsel, compliance officers, legal team members, and privacy professionals.
Speakers(22)
Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cloud and edge computing, hyperscale data centers, and cloud infrastructure.
Arun Venkataraman
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Arun Venkataraman is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.
Bart M.J. Szewczyk
Associate at Covington & Burling LLP
Bart M.J. Szewczyk is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.
Brandon Palmen
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Brandon Palmen is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in cybersecurity and connected devices.
Catharina Y. Min
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Catharina Y. Min is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.
Emanuel Ghebregergis
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Emanuel Ghebregergis is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.
Holly Fechner
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Holly Fechner is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in U.S. and European regulatory shifts.
Ingrid Price
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Ingrid Price is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in U.S. state AI regulations.
Isaac D. Chaput
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Isaac D. Chaput is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.
Jayne Ponder
Associate at Covington & Burling LLP
Jayne Ponder is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on U.S. and European regulatory shifts.
Jeffrey M. Davidson
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Jeffrey M. Davidson is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.
Jenna Zhang
Associate at Covington & Burling LLP
Jenna Zhang is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.
Joshua González
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Joshua González is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in U.S. state AI regulations.
Joshua Gray
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Joshua Gray is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in enforcement risks and trends in the U.S. and EU.
Laura M. Kim
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Laura M. Kim is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cloud and edge computing, hyperscale data centers, and cloud infrastructure.
Lisa Peets
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Lisa Peets is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in emerging issues in agentic AI.
Louise Nash
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Louise Nash is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.
Matthew S. Shapanka
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Matthew S. Shapanka is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in enforcement risks and trends in the U.S. and EU.
Micaela R.H. McMurrough
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Micaela R.H. McMurrough is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.
Paul Maynard
Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP
Paul Maynard is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in cybersecurity and connected devices.
Sinead McLaughlin
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Sinead McLaughlin is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in emerging issues in agentic AI.
Stephen C. Bartenstein
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
Stephen C. Bartenstein is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in technology law.
Event Details
- Date
- January 28-30, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Business and legal professionals managing global technology challenges, including corporate executives, board members, general counsel, compliance officers, legal team members, and privacy professionals.
- CLE Credits
- Pending accreditation for CLE credit in CA and NY; reciprocal credit may be available in other jurisdictions.