Intellectual Property Law Section

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Section Executive Committee Meeting

Gibson | Second Floor

9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast/Welcoming Remarks

Speaker

Bill Samuels, Esq. | Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP New York, NY

Leonie Huang, Esq. | Holland & Knight LLP New York, NY

Donna A. Tobin, Esq. | Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC New York, NY

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Professional Ethics

This panel will cover the impact of the Rules of Professional Conduct and other authorities on a lawyer’s use of generative artificial intelligence (“GAI”). We will discuss issues such as (i) confidentiality and GAI, (ii) the duty to supervise others using GAI tools, (iii) whether a lawyer must notify clients and courts when using GAI, and (iv) whether using GAI affects legal fees. Professor Simon will also briefly review the growing body of ethics opinions, court rules, cases, and task force reports about the ethical use of GAI.

Speaker

Professor Roy D. Simon | Hofstra University School of Law Hempstead, NY

Moderator

Brooke Erdos Singer, Esq. | Davis & Gilbert LLP New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Ethics and Professionalism

10:40 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.

Cybersecurity Ethics for Lawyers and Key Data Privacy Updates

This presentation will provide useful and practical information for IP practitioners to stay up to date on cybersecurity and data privacy developments. The presentation will cover basic cybersecurity concepts and how they relate to attorneys' legal ethics obligations. The program will offer a unique perspective on cybersecurity threats, particularly when using social media and other online services, and provide practical tips for lawyers to engage in these activities safely. Additionally, the program will provide an update on recent key developments in data privacy law that should not be missed.

Speaker

Mark Francis, Esq. | Holland & Knight LLP New York, NY

1.5 Credits in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection-Ethics

12:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.

Offsite Lunch (Registration Required)

Holland & Knight LLP 787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10019

1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable: Benefits of Implementing a Diversity Program at your Firm or In House

Join thought leaders in DEI for an update on the current state of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the legal profession. The panel will discuss current DEI work with a focus on DEI in the practice of law as well as DEI in corporate America, the benefits of diversity on your legal teams, for law firms, and for clients, as well as modified approaches to DEI going forward, including best practices for recruitment, retention, and promotion of diverse attorneys and for addressing potential barriers to realizing the gains that DEI can bring.

Speaker

Mark Bunbury Jr., Esq. | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Proskauer Rose LLP New York, NY

J. Danielle Carr, Esq. | Chief Officer of Inclusion Lowenstein Sandler LLP Roseland, NJ

Philip G. Hampton, II, Esq. | Senior Partner and Chief Diversity Officer Polsinelli LLP Washington, D.C.

1.0 Credit in Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias

2:25 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

You’ve been Hacked! Now What? Best Practices for Minimizing Risk, Expediting Resolution, and Protecting Your Firm and Clients after a Hack

While we do our best to keep our systems and information safe from Hackers, the unfortunate reality is in some cases a hacker may get through. This panel will cover the basics of how to respond to a hack, best practices to minimize risks and consequences from getting hacked, and how to ensure the best resolution in a less-than-ideal situation to protect your practice and clients. Topics include investigations, procedures to follow after a hack, notification requirements, payments, bringing the system back online, and insurance.

Speaker

Alexandra Bretschneider | Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Newtown, PA

Meghan S. Farally, Esq. | Cipriani & Werner, P.C. Blue Bell, PA

Bill Hardin | Charles River Associates Greater Chicago Area

Moderator

Mark S. Melodia, Esq. | Holland & Knight LLP New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

Practical Strategies and Tactics for Patents in Europe: How to Deal with the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court in a Changed IP World

This panel will provide an update on EU patent law, developments relating to the Unified Patent Court, and discuss practice tips, strategies, and tactics for U.S. attorneys on how to deal with unitary patents and the Unified Patent Court from a practical stand point.

Speaker

Dr. Ing. Alexander Wyrwoll | German and European Patent Attorney Winter Brandl - Partnerschaft mbB Munich, Germany

Shirley S. Ma, Esq. | Intellectual Property Counsel Pratt & Whitney/ An RTX Business East Hartford, CT

Moderator

Rory Radding, Esq. | Maschoff Brennan Gilmore Israelsen & Mauriel LLP New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

4:25 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Artificial Intelligence in Practice

From leveraging third party tools, to developing their own, companies across every industry are diving into AI at a rapid pace. This panel offers a glimpse into how organizations are embracing AI while navigating the legal and practical risks that come with it. Drawing on their experiences and case studies, the panelists will share practical strategies for serving as effective legal compliance partners to innovative and enthusiastic business teams, and will discuss key questions to ask and common pitfalls to avoid when evaluating the use and development of AI tools

Speaker

Moustafa Badreldin, Esq. | LinkedIn New York, NY

Nikki Gardner, Esq. | Cision, Inc. Charlotte Metro

Sofia Rahman, Esq. | Director and Associate General Counsel, Social Media, Privacy and Data Protection Citigroup Inc New York, NY

Moderator

Jordan Thompson, Esq. | Davis & Gilbert LLP New York, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

5:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Reception

Sutton Center | Second Floor