Event Overview
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM – CLE Program
This three-panel CLE program delivers skills-based, practical training for attorneys engaged in cross-border practice. Participants will gain hands-on tools to manage cybersecurity risks, supervise the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and advise corporate clients on ESG disclosures and governance policies. Through demonstrations, case studies, and drafting exercises, attendees will develop techniques directly applicable to advising clients and organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Highlights and Objectives:
- Practical skills in cybersecurity, AI, and ESG disclosures to apply directly in cross-border client advising and governance
International Law Section Chair:
Torsten M. Kracht, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth, Washington, D.C.
Program Chair:
Howard A. Fischer, Partner, Moses & Singer LLP, New York, NY
Helen Naves, Partner, HNaves Advogados, Sao Paulo, Brazil
General Registration Fee
Required for all Annual Meeting attendees.
| Early bird through December 12, 2025 | After December 12, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| NYSBA Members | $150 | $250 |
| Non-members | $395 | $395 |
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$225 Program Registration Fee
International Section 2026 Annual Meeting: “Global Legal Practice: Practical Skills in Cybersecurity, AI, and ESG”
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
2nd Fl, Sutton South
This three-panel CLE program delivers skills-based, practical training for attorneys engaged in cross-border practice. Participants will gain hands-on tools to manage cybersecurity risks, supervise the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and advise corporate clients on ESG disclosures and governance policies. Through demonstrations, case studies, and drafting exercises, attendees will develop techniques directly applicable to advising clients and organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions.
Practical skills in cybersecurity, AI, and ESG disclosures to apply directly in cross-border client advising and governance.
3.0 Total MCLE Credits
1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection – General, 1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection – Ethics, and 1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
This program is transitional and is suitable for all attorneys including those newly admitted.
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Election of Officers
2nd Fl, Sutton South, New York Hilton Midtown
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Practical Cybersecurity for Lawyers: Protecting Client Data in a Cross-Border Environment
- Practical tools for safeguarding confidential information in law firms.
- Responding to the latest threats - phishing, ransomware, AI compromise and data breach incidents.
- Drafting and implementing incident response plans that work across borders, including GDPR, LGPD requirements.
- Likely cybersecurity issues in corporate transactions.
Speaker
Linda Sheehan | Executive, ENS; Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Dino Medina | General Counsel, Complete Discovery Source, Inc.; New York, NY
Chris Yule | Director, Counter Threat Unit Sophos; Washington, D.C.
Moderator
Jonathan P. Armstrong | Partner, Punter Southall Law; London, UK
1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - General10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: Skills for Risk Management and Compliance Across Jurisdictions
- Demonstration of AI tools used in multiple jurisdictions for research, drafting, and client communications.
- Vetting AI outputs for bias and reliability across different legal systems.
- Supervising the use of AI in accordance with New York Rules of Professional Conduct and foreign bar guidelines.
- Drafting letters and internal policies addressing AI use in multinational transactions and disputes.
Speaker
Itzik Amiel | Founder & CEO, THE SWITCH Commissioner, IBA Presidential Commission on AI
Azish E. Filabi | Executive Director, American College Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services; Charlottesville, VA
Zeynep Ekinci | Associate, Kabine Law Office; Istanbul, Turkey
Moderator
Sherry Levin Wallach | Deputy Executive Director, The Legal Aid Society of Westchester County; White Plains, NY
1.0 Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - Ethics11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Coffee Break
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Corporate Governance in Practice: Drafting ESG Disclosures and Policies
- Practical guidance on preparing disclosures and internal policies relating to ESG matters (environmental, social, and governance).
- Drafting board minutes to document directors’ fulfillment of ESG responsibilities.
- Case study: advising boards on shareholder engagement, sustainability reporting, and diversity initiatives in multinational contexts.
- Coordinating compliance, risk management, and internal audit functions across jurisdictions.
Moderator
Howard A. Fischer | Partner, Moses & Singer LLP; New York, NY
1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Award Presentation and Closing Remarks
Presenter: Torsten M. Kracht, International Section Chair, NYSBA; Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth; Washington, D.C.
Award Recipient: TBD