Practical Insights on AI, Automation, and Ethics AND The DEI Landscape - Legal Challenges and Their Impact in the Judicial System

Please join the Central Ohio ACC Chapter and Vorys, Sater,
Seymour and Pease LLP on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for an afternoon of impactful programming focused on AI,
automation, ethics, and the evolving DEI landscape—
followed by a networking reception. 

Program Agenda 

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.
Registration 

1:25 – 1:30 p.m.
Welcome 

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
AI: Practical Insights on AI, Automation, and Ethics
A multidisciplinary team of attorneys will discuss how legal teams are applying AI and automation to enhance efficiency and value while meeting ethical obligations. Drawing on experience advising clients across industries, speakers will share real-world lessons on what works, what doesn’t, and where legal innovation is headed.
Presenters: Carey Jordan, Christopher Knezevic, Whitney Gibson, and Alycia Broz, Partners, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP 

2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Break 

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
The DEI Landscape: Legal Challenges and Their Impact in the Judicial System
This session will examine recent federal developments impacting DEI, including legal scrutiny, evolving standards, and ethical considerations for in-house counsel. Participants will gain strategic insight into navigating compliance, public perception, and professional obligations in a rapidly shifting l
landscape.
Presenter: Janay Stevens, Partner, Vorys, Sater, Seymour
and Pease LLP 

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Networking Reception 

CLE Credit 

This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of professional conduct CLE credit by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education. 

Location 

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Susan E. Brown Conference Room
52 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215 

Parking: Parking in Vorys lot will be validated.   

Registration 

$25 members | $45 non-members 

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds available for cancellations received by Friday, November 28, 2025. 

Questions? 

Please contact: centralohio@accglobal.com 

Disclosures 

Our programs are supported by sponsors. Registrant name, company, and email will be shared with the program sponsor(s) for follow-up related to program content and services. Registration is not available without consent. 

Law firm-sponsored events are open to CO-ACC members, prospective members, and guests of the sponsoring firm. Attorneys currently employed in law firms are not eligible for ACC membership. ACC membership is open to in-house counsel employed by private or public-sector organizations and not holding themselves out for the practice of law to the public. 

We look forward to seeing you there!