Join us for this lunchtime webinar series, which will offer a variety of perspectives from innovative technology experts. Webinars feature academics, practitioners, and technological experts who will explore the science and ethics of technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Most of these webinars can be taken for CLE credit.
Upcoming Events
‘Trends and Topics in US Privacy Laws'
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Talia Boiangin Behar, Reed Smith LLP
Tyler Thompson, Reed Smith LLP
Join us as these prominent tech and privacy lawyers do an in-depth webinar on the latest trends and developments in U.S. privacy law. With extensive experience navigating the complex legal landscape of data protection, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, Behar and Thompson will provide a comprehensive survey of the current regulatory environment and what lies ahead. Topics will include an overview of state and federal privacy regulations, including updates on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other emerging frameworks; implications of proposed AI regulations on data usage and protection; and evolving cyber regulations, including the NIS2 (Directive (EU)(2022/2555) and its implications for cross-border cybersecurity compliance.
This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit by The Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.
‘Trade Secret Litigation in the Age of AI'
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Rich Harper, partner-in-charge of Baker Botts’ New York office
Join Rich Harper and the firm’s AI Practice Group for an insightful webinar on the evolving field of trade secret litigation, with a special focus on the impact of artificial intelligence innovations. Drawing on his extensive experience in high-stakes intellectual property disputes, Harper will examine how AI-related trade secrets are reshaping the legal landscape.
This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit by The Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
David Teske, Alston & Bird
Dorian Simmons, Alston & Bird
Join us for a one-hour webinar on the latest trends and developments in AI regulation. As governments worldwide move to regulate artificial intelligence, businesses must stay ahead of rapidly evolving legal frameworks and compliance requirements. This session will explore key regulatory developments across U.S. states and industries, highlighting how different sectors are adapting to emerging AI laws. The discussion will also provide insights into Europe’s AI regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act and other international initiatives shaping the future of AI governance.
This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit by The Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.
‘AI in the Health Care Industry'
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Shannon Britton Hartsfield (‘95), Holland & Knight
Join us as health law expert Shannon Hartsfield provides a thought-provoking webinar on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry. With deep expertise in healthcare law, compliance, and data privacy, Hartsfield will explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents to providers, patients, and regulators.
This course has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology Credit by The Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.
‘Trends and Developments in Cybersecurity'
Friday, March 7, 2025
- Regina Farmer, Lead Counsel for Cybersecurity & Technology at McKesson Corporation
- Maureen McDonald, Lead Counsel for Government Contracting at McKesson Corporation
- Iliana Peters, Shareholder at Polsinelli
- Dan Ongaro, Senior Associate for Global Regulatory at Hogan Lovells
Panel discussion with top legal and cybersecurity experts for a one-hour webinar on cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in the wake of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, the biggest breach of US medical data in history, which exposed 190 million people's data. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations must navigate evolving risks, regulatory responses, and best practices to protect essential systems.
‘AI In the Courtroom’ – A Conversation with Judge Scott Schlegel
Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Judge Scott Schlegel, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
Rich Harper, FSU law professor (Baker Botts, New York)
Join us for a fascinating conversation on AI in the courtroom with Judge Scott Schlegel and FSU law professor Rich Harper. In this one-hour conversation, Judge Schlegel will share his insights from the bench on modernizing the justice system, the challenges involved, and how both simple technologies and AI can improve court efficiency and access. He will also talk about the future role that AI and other technologies may play in the courtroom.
Judge Scott Schlegel was elected to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in 2023. During Judge Schlegel’s decade on the trial court, he designed and managed what may be one of the most advanced courts in the country for delivering justice online.
Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing’: How AI Is Reshaping the Music Industry
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Jake Linford, Loula Fuller and Dan Myers Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Rob McNeely (‘93), Adjunct Professor at both FSU College of Law and the College of Music
Join Professors Linford and McNeely, former general counsel for the rock band Creed, for a one-hour webinar on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry.
What Crypto Market Participants Should Expect from the New Administration
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
Matthew Beville (‘09), Partner at WilmerHale
Tiffany Smith, Partner at WilmerHale
Join Beville and Smith, renowned crypto regulatory experts, for a one-hour webinar on the future of cryptocurrency regulation. With extensive experience advising on securities law, banking regulations, and blockchain technologies, they will provide a comprehensive outlook on what crypto market participants can expect from federal regulators in the new administration.
The AI Investment Boom and Its Impact on Venture Capital
Friday, November 22, 2024
Lizbeth Flores, Founding Partner, PAG Law
Lizbeth (Liz) Flores, Founding Partner at PAG Law, hosted a webinar on the AI investment boom in the venture capital market. AI-centered companies are estimated to account for approximately 45% of venture capital investments in the first half of 2024, with the market expected to double in the next three years, reshaping sectors like energy, hardware, and materials and changing the way investors evaluate companies in virtually every industry. This webinar offered attorneys insights on advising clients in this evolving landscape.
An Introduction to DAOs
Friday, November 8, 2024
Drew Hinkes, Partner, Winston & Strawn
Join Drew Hinkes, renowned crypto lawyer ( Winston & Strawn, Miami) and adjunct professor at FSU College of Law, for a one-hour webinar on Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). With extensive experience in blockchain law, cryptocurrency regulation, and smart contracts, Hinkes will provide insights into the legal status of DAOs, governance issues, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
AI, Robots, and Intellectual Property Law
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Ryan Abbott, Professor of Law and Health Sciences, University of Surrey
Join Professor Ryan Abbott from the University of Surrey for an insightful one-hour webinar on AI, Robots, and Intellectual Property Law. A renowned expert in the intersection of law, technology, and AI, Abbott will explore key issues, such as whether AI-generated works and inventions are protectable and the broader legal implications of using AI in creation and innovation.
Space Law: Logic is (Allegedly) the Beginning of Wisdom
Friday, October 11, 2024
Tim Bass, Associate Chief Counsel, NASA
For this year’s first Frontier webinar, NASA lawyer and FSU College of Law visiting professor Tim Bass hosted an introduction to space law, with a special focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. As space activities grow increasingly complex, understanding the legal frameworks governing satellite operations, data protection, and AI applications in space is crucial. This session will explore key regulations, emerging challenges, and best practices for ensuring compliance and security in the evolving space landscape.
Likes & Laws: Social Media Influencer Compliance, Risks, and Pitfalls
June 7, 2024
Talia Boiangin Behar, Associate, Reed Smith
Tyler J. Thompson, Shareholder, Reed Smith
Lauren Angulo, Founder, Venustas Law
Relaxing the Ban on Non-Lawyer Ownership: An Overview of Regulatory Sandboxes Nationwide
May 17, 2024
Lucy Ricca, Executive Director of the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, Stanford Law School
Investing in Legal Technology: A Talk by the Managing Partner of The Leading Legal Tech Venture Fund
March 22, 2024
Zach Posner, Founder and Managing Partner, The LegalTech Fund
Scott J. Shapiro, Charles F. Southmayd Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, Yale Law School
IP Issues in AI Litigation
March 6, 2024
Terry Sanks, Registered Patent Attorney, Beusse Sanks
Jake Linford, Loula Fuller, and Dan Myers, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Florida State University College of Law
Cybersecurity Issues in Class Actions and Consumer Protection Claims
February 16, 2024
Jason Kellogg, Partner, Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider & Grossman LLP
Todd McClelland, Partner, Sterlington’s Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI and Litigation Practices
Ian Ross, Partner, Sidley Austin
The New EU AI Bill
January 26, 2024
Kai Zenner, Head of Office and Digital Policy Adviser, MEP Axel Voss (EPP group)
The FTC Weighs in on AI Regulation
January 12, 2024
Anthony DiResta, Partner, Holland & Knight
How the Government Should Use Commercially Available Data
November 17, 2023
Classroom 208 for J.D. students
Major Steve Szymanski, Judge Advocate, United States Army
SEC & Cybersecurity: A Discussion of the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rule and its Impact on Reporting Companies
October 27, 2023
Johnny Lee, Principal, Grant Thornton
Todd McClelland, Partner, Sterlington’s Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI and Litigation practices
An Introduction to Privacy Regulation, Litigation, and Enforcement
October 18, 2023, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Bill Dillon, Shareholder, Gunster
Lauren Scholz, McConnaughhay and Rissman Professor, Florida State University College of Law
Generative AI for Lawyers: An Introduction
September 15, 2023
Shawn Bayern, Larry and Joyce Beltz Professor of Torts and Associate Dean for Technology, Florida State University College of Law
Katya Fisher, Executive Vice Chairman, Constructor Group
Frontier Committee
Aaron Voloj Dessauer
Executive Director
Institute of Law, Technology & Innovation
Lauren Angulo
Founder
Venustas Law
Nadia Banteka
Gary & Sallyn Pajcic Professor
Florida State University College of Law
Talia Boiangin
Associate
Reed Smith
Lizbeth Flores
Founding Partner
PAG Law
Celeste Gaines
Senior Counsel
McKesson
Rich Harper
Partner
Baker Botts
Drew Hinkes
Partner
Winston & Strawn
Todd McClelland
Partner
Sterlington PLLC
Erin O'Hara O'Connor
Dean & McKenzie Professor
Florida State University College of Law
Terry Sanks
Registered Patent Attorney
Beusse Sanks, PLLC
Tyler J. Thompson
Partner
Reed Smith