Tech and AI Inside: Corporate Counsel Summit in Austin hosted by King & Spalding
Join us for conversations on the hot topic issues for in-house counsel on tech, cyber and AI. The afternoon event includes a networking lunch, CLEs - including 1 hour of ethics, and a Happy Hour.
Three (3) hours of Texas MCLE General Credit including One hour of ethics is approved for this Summit.
Moderator: Veronique Vernot, Apple, Inc.
AGENDA
• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Session 1 (3 mini sessions)
i. AI 101 and Utilizing AI (Mini Session 1)
Speakers:
Luke Roniger, King & Spalding LLP
Emily Apte, King & Spalding
A beginner-friendly overview of what AI is, how it works, and how it applies to the legal profession.
ii. AI vs. IP - The Copyright Wars (Mini Session 2)
Speaker: Sheri Hunter, King & Spalding LLP
This presentation discusses whether or not AI-generated works can be "owned" for purposes of IP protection. This issue is being heavily argued in the federal courts currently. Potential opportunities and issues associated with licensing creative works for use in training or teaching AI models will also be discussed.
iii. The Deepfake Challenge: From Boardroom to Breakroom (Mini Session 3)
Speakers:
Mike Galdo, King & Spalding LLP
Alex Davey, King & Spalding LLP
Explore the evolving threat of AI-generated synthetic content and its impact across all levels of organizations. From the $25 million fraud at Arup Engineering to sophisticated executive impersonations at global companies like Ferrari and WPP, the presentation examines five critical areas where deepfakes create legal, financial, and reputational risks while providing practical strategies for building organizational resiliance against emerging threats.
• 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Session 2
Preparing for Cybersecurity False Claims Act Enforcement
Speakers:
Mike Galdo, King & Spalding LLP
Alex Davey, King & Spalding LLP
Discussion of how the False Claims Act (FCA) is being used by private litigants, including employees, and by the government to seek millions in damages against government contractors and healthcare entities for failing to meet government cybersecurity standards. Topics include a background of the FCA, federal cybersecurity enforcement practices, whistleblowers profiles, and lessons-learned from recent FCA cyber cases.
• 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM - Break
• 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Session 3 including Ethics
AI Ethics Compliance
Speakers:
Rachel Johnson, King & Spalding LLP
Cristina Nahidi, Omnicell, Inc.
Da'Lacie McGrew, Peridot Eight
Will Griffin, Speaker and Educator, University of Texas Good Systems initiative
AI tools are becoming more prevalent in the legal profession, and have the potential to improve how lawyers deliver legal services. But the use of AI tools also comes with risks, including generative AI's well-documented propensity to hallucinate or to introduce or exacerbate existing bias, and introduces potential ethical concerns in the legal profession. This panel focuses on understanding ethical considerations when using AI for legal work and highlights recent case studies.
• 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Happy Hour Networking
PARKING ACC Austin will pay for parking. Please bring your parking voucher to registration for validation.