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ACC HoustonJoin the Houston ACC Chapter and Gibson Arnold & Associates for The AI Revolution in Law: Jobs, Future Opportunities, and Ethics. This hour-long webinar will focus on the rising use of AI in law, where current trends are headed, and the introduction of an AI area of practice. RSVP today for this extraordinary event.
June 5th, 2025 at 12:00 PM CDT on Zoom
The AI Revolution in Law: Jobs, Future Opportunities, & Ethics
- How is AI reshaping traditional roles in the legal profession, and what skills will lawyers need to stay relevant in the future?
- What future job opportunities will appear as AI becomes more widespread?
- What are the most promising opportunities AI presents for legal research, case prediction, and contract automation?
- What ethical concerns arise from AI-driven legal tools, and how should they be addressed to maintain public trust?
- What role should AI play in legal decision-making, and where should we draw the line between automation and human discretion?
- How should legal education evolve to prepare future lawyers for an AI-driven legal landscape?
- What industries or areas of law are seeing the most significant impact from AI, and what can we learn from their experiences?
Speakers
Rodrigo Monroy
Deputy General Counsel, TTEC
Rodrigo is currently TTEC’s Deputy General Counsel. He is also the Chair of TTEC’s Responsible AI Council and held the Chief Counsel International position for many years as well as the Chief Counsel role for TTEC Digital, the Tech side of the company. Rodrigo is a seasoned attorney with more than three decades of in-depth international experience in LATAM, EMEA and APAC. Before TTEC, Rodrigo was the General Counsel of a publicly traded mining company dealing with SEC and securities issues, environmental and social activism matters in a foreign country. In his early career, Rodrigo spent many years in private practice with top law firms in Mexico City and Denver working in the Telco, M&A and Entertainment practices, and eventually moved in-house with then Tech giant, Sun Microsystems and other tech companies, such as VMWare and Oracle. Rodrigo’s hobbies are skiing and biking, taking full advantage of Colorado’s weather and terrain.
Varun Anand
Enterprise Architect, AI Leader and Business Partner, The Lubrizol Corporation
Varun Anand is a visionary IT and innovation leader with over 18 years of experience driving digital transformation and strategic technology initiatives. Recognized as a thought leader in AI and innovation, Varun expertly bridges the gap between technology and business objectives, leveraging cutting-edge solutions to deliver measurable business value.
Varun has guided Enterprise Architecture and Operations leadership on technology and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. He holds a master’s degree in Environmental Analysis and Decision Making from Rice University and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
Varun’s leadership philosophy centers on fostering innovation, harnessing team potential, and driving sustainable change. Known for his ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, he builds high-performing teams that consistently deliver game-changing solutions.
Key Focus Areas:
• Generative AI
• Compliance Management
• Cost Reduction
• EHS and Manufacturing Applications
• Digital Manufacturing Solutions
At Lubrizol, Varun has held several key roles including Enterprise Architect, Sr. Solutions Architect and Sr. Manager for Digital Manufacturing Solutions. Passionate about harnessing technology to drive innovation and deliver measurable business value, Varun combines strategic vision with hands-on expertise to transform organizations for the digital age.
Jason Seay
Experienced Healthcare, Data Privacy and AI Governance Attorney
Jason is a health care, data privacy, and security lawyer with 18+ years of experience in both private and government sectors. Jason has held CIPP/US certification since 2018 and is currently pursuing the IAPP's AI governance certification. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2007 and was awarded a health law certificate with his doctorate. After working with clients in the health care and insurance spaces in private practice, Jason served as an assistant attorney general for Oklahoma, where he focused on health care law enforcement, policy, litigation, and data privacy. He has since gained diverse legal experience across the country, working as in-house counsel to major health systems, global medical practices, and health data-driven companies. Jason's expertise includes HIPAA compliance, fraud, waste, and abuse law compliance, data privacy and security, AI governance, international data transactions, and the commercialization of anonymized and protected data. Jason also provides advice and counsel on data governance and compliance program creation and implementation.
Moderator:
Melinda Delmonico
President & CEO, Gibson Arnold & Associates
Melinda Delmonico is the President and CEO of one of the nation’s most respected legal recruiting agencies, Gibson Arnold & Associates. Melinda has over 25 years of experience building relationships with clients and candidates and has earned her company’s impeccable reputation for efficacy and integrity. Gibson Arnold & Associates’ significant industry experience and unique expertise in the national legal community is a tribute to Melinda’s leadership and commitment.
About Gibson Arnold and Associates:
Gibson Arnold & Associates is dedicated to providing outstanding results to the legal community. Founded in 1981, Gibson Arnold & Associates has over three decades of experience in legal recruiting, temporary staffing and document review. The company’s national and international clients rely upon them to find outstanding attorneys, paralegals and legal support staff for full-time positions, temporary positions, retained services, and our Distinguished Legal Advisor® program. They expertly place candidates with Fortune 500 corporations, law firms, and government agencies. Gibson Arnold & Associates has been named a top 200 best recruiting firm for executive search by Forbes in 2021. In addition to the above services, Gibson Arnold & Associates has the resources, knowledge, and expertise to manage large-scale document review projects.
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