The "Emerging Issues: AI and the Law" webinar, organized by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, took place on February 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. This virtual event featured a panel of experts discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal frameworks.
Key topics included the challenges of intellectual property in the AI era, such as determining when the use of training data constitutes infringement, ownership rights over AI-generated outputs, and the extent of human involvement required to maintain IP protection. The panel also addressed compliance strategies for navigating U.S. state laws and the EU AI Act while safeguarding innovations.
The session featured notable speakers: Michele Lee, General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini; Max Sills, General Counsel at Midjourney; Eric E. Bensen, an intellectual property law author and consultant; and Dr. Roland Vogl, Executive Director and Co-founder of CodeX at Stanford.
This webinar was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, corporate counsel, and business leaders seeking to understand and manage the evolving legal challenges posed by AI technologies.
Speakers(4)
Dr. Roland Vogl
Executive Director & Co-founder at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics
Dr. Roland Vogl is the Executive Director and Co-founder of CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
Eric E. Bensen
Intellectual Property Law Author, Consultant & Expert Witness, Attorney at Law – Texas
Eric E. Bensen is an attorney based in Texas, specializing in intellectual property law, and is recognized as an author, consultant, and expert witness in the field.
Max Sills
General Counsel at Midjourney
Max Sills serves as General Counsel at Midjourney, overseeing legal strategies and compliance for the company.
Michele Lee
General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Michele Lee is General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, with extensive experience advising executives and board directors on legal and operational matters, particularly in areas such as AI, copyright, privacy, and consumer protection.
Event Details
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, corporate counsel, business leaders