The Sedona Conference Working Group 13 Annual Meeting 2026 is a premier event dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute, this meeting brings together legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers to advance the understanding and application of AI in legal contexts.
The agenda includes in-depth discussions on consensus definitions relating to AI and the law, development of AI governance frameworks, and regulatory crosswalks. Participants will engage in collaborative sessions aimed at developing practical guidance and best practices for integrating AI technologies within legal frameworks.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, participate in interactive workshops, and hear from notable speakers who are leading the field of AI and law. The event is designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among experts to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the legal sector.
This meeting is ideal for legal practitioners, technologists, academics, and policymakers interested in the evolving role of AI in the legal profession. Participants will gain valuable insights into current developments, contribute to shaping future guidelines, and connect with a community dedicated to advancing the responsible use of AI in law.
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Speakers(43)
Alon Israely
Consultant at AAAB Consulting LLC
Alon Israely is a consultant at AAAB Consulting in Las Vegas, NV.
Andrea L. D’Ambra
Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea D'Ambra is an attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York.
Andrew Russell
Attorney at Shaw Keller LLP
Andrew Russell is an attorney at Shaw Keller in Wilmington, DE.
Ben Sexton
Legal Professional at JND eDiscovery
Ben Sexton works in the legal department at JND eDiscovery in Stillwater, MN.
Daniel Klein
Attorney at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP
Daniel Klein is an attorney at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone in New York.
Dean A. Pelletier
Attorney at Pelletier Law, LLC
Dean Pelletier is an attorney at Pelletier Law in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Emily McIntosh
Consultant at Ernst & Young LLP
Dr. Emily McIntosh is a consultant at Ernst & Young in Dallas, TX.
Elliot Nierman
Legal Professional at Nextpoint
Elliot Nierman works in the legal department at Nextpoint in Fredericksburg, VA.
Emily Ann Dorner
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Emily Ann Dorner is associated with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Chicago, IL.
Emily Fedeles Czebiniak
Legal Professional at TCDI
Emily Fedeles Czebiniak works in the legal department at TCDI in New York.
Gerard Quinn
Attorney at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Gerard Quinn is an attorney at Arnold & Porter in Washington, DC.
Glenn J. Melcher
Legal Professional at Cimplifi
Glenn Melcher works in the legal department at Cimplifi in Washington, DC.
Heather Kolasinsky
Legal Professional at Humana
Heather Kolasinsky works in the legal department at Humana in Louisville, KY.
Hon. Alan D. Albright
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Judge Albright presides over cases in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division.
Hon. Allison H. Goddard
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Judge Goddard serves as a Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of California.
Hon. Beth Jantz
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jantz serves as a Magistrate Judge in the Northern District of Illinois.
Hon. John P. Howard III
Judge at District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Judge Howard serves on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Judge Braswell serves as a Magistrate Judge in the District of Colorado.
James Malackowski
Executive at Ocean Tomo part of JS Held
James Malackowski is an executive at Ocean Tomo in Chicago, IL.
Jamey Garth
Legal Professional at Gaia Tech, Inc.
Jamey Garth is a legal professional at Gaia Tech in Schaumburg, IL.
Jason Haas
Attorney at Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP
Jason Haas is an attorney at Ervin, Cohen & Jessup in Beverly Hills, CA.
Jerry Ma
Legal Professional at Perplexity
Jerry Ma works in the legal department at Perplexity in Alexandria, VA.
John E. Davis
Attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
John Davis is an attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman in New York.
John J. Pappas Jr.
Legal Professional at UnitedLex
John Pappas Jr. works in the legal department at UnitedLex in Naperville, IL.
Jon Polenberg
Attorney at Becker
Jon Polenberg is an attorney at Becker in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Joshua Root
Legal Professional at Minnesota Department of Transportation
Joshua Root works in the legal department at the Minnesota Department of Transportation in St. Paul.
Justice Jill R. Presser
Judge at Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Presser serves on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto.
Kassi Burns
Attorney at King & Spalding
Kassi Burns is an attorney at King & Spalding, specializing in legal matters.
Kevin F. Brady
Lucas Dahlin
Legal Counsel at Meta Platforms
Lucas Dahlin serves as legal counsel at Meta Platforms in San Jose.
Maria Salacuse
Attorney at EEOC
Maria Salacuse is an attorney at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, DC.
Marvin Lowenthal
Attorney at Cohen & Gresser LLP
Marvin Lowenthal is an attorney at Cohen & Gresser in New York.
Matthew D. Powers
Attorney at Tensegrity Law Group, LLP
Matthew Powers is an attorney at Tensegrity Law Group in San Francisco, CA.
Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor at University of Waterloo
Maura Grossman is a Research Professor at the University of Waterloo in Canada.
Michael Kearney
Attorney at Redgrave LLP
Michael Kearney is an attorney at Redgrave LLP in Washington, DC.
Mike Childers
Legal Professional at Amazon
Mike Childers works in the legal department at Amazon in Washington, DC.
Nicole N Murley
Attorney at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General
Nicole Murley is an attorney at the EPA Office of Inspector General in Washington, DC.
Niloy Ray
Attorney at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is an attorney at Littler Mendelson in Minneapolis, MN.
Rose J. Jones
Attorney at Hilgers PLLC
Rose Jones is an attorney at Hilgers PLLC in Atlanta, GA.
Stephen Burns
Lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP
Stephen Burns practices law at Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, Canada.
Sven Lohse
Law Student at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Sven Lohse is a law student at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tara S. Emory
Legal Consultant at Aligned Discovery PLLC
Tara Emory is a legal consultant at Aligned Discovery in McLean, VA.
Tina Patterson
Consultant at Jade Solutions, LLC
Tina Patterson is a consultant at Jade Solutions in Germantown, MD.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9-10, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- The Royal Sonesta Austin
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, technologists, academics, policymakers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending