Frontiers in Law and Technology

C-LAW-D: Understanding Claude, Sovereign AI & the Law

Monday 5/4, 1:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EDT

C-LAW-D is a high-signal forum at the intersection of frontier AI, sovereign infrastructure, and legal architecture. Bringing together operators, lawyers, and policymakers, this session examines how models like Claude and emerging regulatory structures are reshaping institutional governance, national competitiveness, and liability in the machine age.

Designed for legal and tech professionals, the convening explores the "Open Claw" movement—a builder-driven wave of autonomous agents—to establish a durable policy node for the legal framework of frontier technology.

Approved for 2.0 CLE credits (including 2.0 Technology and 0.5 Ethics) by the Florida Bar.

Schedule:

1:45 p.m. - Welcome Remarks by FSU, Lab22c, and Holland & Knight

1:55 p.m. - Panel 1: Capital, Infrastructure & Operator Reality

The Gold Rush Has No Map: How Founders & Investors Are Betting on Sovereign AI Before the Rules Exist

Founders, operators, and capital voices who are building inside the uncertainty right now put the problem on the table viscerally before the lawyers arrive to frame it (no hypotheticals, no theory).

2:45 p.m. - OpenClaw in the Room

Purple Horizons takes the full room for a sharp, focused live OpenClaw demo that bridges the operator reality just discussed with the questions about to be raised.

2:55 p.m. - Panel 2: Constitutional Law & Institutional Governance

Who Controls the Machine? Sovereignty, Federalism & AI's Constitutional Moment

After the room has felt the operator reality, lawyers frame the constitutional stakes: jurisdictional authority, First Amendment implications of AI-generated speech, liability in autonomous systems, and federal preemption vs. state AI frameworks.

3:25 p.m. - Closing and What’s Next

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The Internet of Value: How Distributed Ledger Technology Will Change Everything We Know About Finance, Banking and Money Itself

April 24, 2026

J. Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC Chairman

Co-sponsored by the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance

This presentation explored the transformative potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT), moving beyond the hype to examine how it is fundamentally reshaping the core pillars of the modern economy. Designed for legal and financial professionals, the session detailed how decentralized infrastructure is redefining trust, transaction speed, and asset ownership. Attendeed gained a comprehensive understanding of how these emerging tools are poised to dismantle legacy banking systems and create a more efficient, transparent future for global finance.

Approved for 1.0 CLE credit (including Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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Audit by Design: Navigating Privacy, Cybersecurity, AI, and Data Audits in a Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape

April 17, 2026

Celeste Gaines, Lead Counsel at McKesson

Rusten May, Managing Principal Counsel at McKesson

As regulators expand audit expectations across privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data governance, audit readiness can no longer be siloed. The webinar provided a practical, cross‑disciplinary framework for understanding audit obligations, from mature privacy and cybersecurity regimes to emerging AI and national security‑driven data transfer rules. Participants learned how to translate regulatory requirements into defensible audit posture, documentation, and governance practices before the auditor calls.

Approved for 1.0 CLE credit (including Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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Intellectual Property & Artificial Intelligence - Who Owns What, and Who’s Suing Who

March 31, 2026

Jake Linford, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at FSU College of Law

Terry M. Sanks, Founding Member of Beusse Sanks, PLLC

FSU Law Associate Dean Jake Linford and Terry Sanks, founding member of Beusse Sanks, will discuss the current state of AI litigation and settlements in intellectual property cases.

This webinar explored how the landscape of AI intellectual property litigation has transitioned from theoretical debates to high-stakes judicial precedents and watershed settlements. Two key cases determined that training large language models (LLMs) on lawfully acquired data constitutes "highly transformative" fair use, resulting in summary judgment rulings in favor of Anthropic and Meta in late 2025. However, this legal "safe harbor" may evaporate when pirated datasets are involved; the historic $1.5 billion settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic—predicated on the use of "shadow libraries"—serves as a stark warning of the multi-billion dollar liability facing developers who bypass legitimate licensing channels. In some cases, the focus is shifting from the act of training to "output liability," while major media and entertainment entities lead a new wave of litigation targeting both generative models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) platforms.

Approved for 1.0 CLE credit (including Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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Ethics & Social Media

February 20, 2026

Sia Baker-Barnes, President, The Florida Bar

Lauren Angulo, Founder, Venustas Law

Jonathan Grabb, Ethics Counsel for The Florida Bar

This webinar explored the evolving ethical landscape surrounding how lawyers advertise and engage online. As digital platforms increasingly shape client perceptions and professional reputations, understanding the boundaries of Rule 4-7 and related ethical obligations is critical. The session addressed issues such as attorney advertising rules, online testimonials and endorsements, sponsored content, personal and professional social media use, and how to avoid missteps in branding, solicitation, and public commentary. Gain practical guidance for maintaining a strong, ethical online presence in line with Florida Bar rules and broader professional expectations.

Approved for 1.0 CLE (including Ethics and Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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Smarter, Not Bigger: Innovation for Small- and Medium-Sized Law Firms

Monday, February 9, 2026

Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio

Watch an insightful program with Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio, on how small and medium-sized law firms can thrive through innovation. In this session, Joshua shared strategies and tools that empower firms to work smarter—leveraging technology, data, and process improvements to deliver better client service without necessarily expanding headcount or overhead. This program is ideal for attorneys, firm leaders, and legal professionals interested in practical approaches to building resilient, forward-thinking practices.

Approved for 1.0 CLE (including Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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'AI Day in the Capital: Afternoon Keynote Speaker '

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Maria Gervais, General Manager for the Aerospace Defense Government Business Unit, SynthBee

This special Frontiers in Technology webinar included the afternoon keynote presentation and the following panel discussion from the AI Day in the Capital event at FSU College of Law. Maria Gervais, General Manager for the Aerospace Defense Government Business Unit, SynthBee, will deliver a visionary keynote in the afternoon.

Approved for 2.0 CLE (including Ethics and Technology) by the Florida Bar.

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'From AI to Zoom: Technology Tools in Dispute Resolution with the American Arbitration Association'

Friday, January 16, 2026

Lisa Romeo, Vice President, American Arbitration Association

Myrna Barakat, Esq., Independent Commercial Arbitrator, Mediator and Dispute Prevention Neutral

Samir Patel, Esq., Advocate, Holland & Knight

Kent Sinclair, Advocate & Arbitrator, Sinclair Law, LLC

This program explored the evolving role of technology in modern dispute resolution. Participants examined how tools such as artificial intelligence, online case management systems, and video conferencing platforms like Zoom are transforming arbitration, mediation, and other ADR processes. The session highlighted best practices, ethical considerations, and emerging trends that enhance efficiency, accessibility, and fairness in resolving disputes.

This event has been approved for 1.0 CLE credit, including 1.0 Technology credit, by the Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.

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