Frontiers in Law and Technology

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

We will host the following events during the fall 2024 semester. Check back for more information.

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The AI Investment Boom and Its Impact on Venture Capital

Friday, November 22, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Lizbeth Flores, Founding Partner, PAG Law

Join Lizbeth (Liz) Flores, Founding Partner at PAG Law, on Friday, November 22nd, from 12.30-1:30 pm EST for 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 will offer attorneys insights on advising clients in this evolving landscape.

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Past Events

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An Introduction to DAOs

Friday, November 8, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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. 

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AI, Robots, and Intellectual Property Law

Thursday, October 24, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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.

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Space Law: Logic is (Allegedly) the Beginning of Wisdom

Friday, October 11, 2024, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Tim Bass, Associate Chief Counsel, NASA

For this year’s first Frontier webinar, join NASA lawyer and FSU College of Law visiting professor Tim Bass for 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.

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Likes & Laws: Social Media Influencer Compliance, Risks, and Pitfalls

June 7, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

Talia Boiangin, Associate, Reed Smith

Tyler J. Thompson, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Lauren Angulo, Founder, Venustas Law

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Relaxing the Ban on Non-Lawyer Ownership: An Overview of Regulatory Sandboxes Nationwide

May 17, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

Lucy Ricca, Executive Director of the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession, Stanford Law School

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Investing in Legal Technology: A Talk by the Managing Partner of The Leading Legal Tech Venture Fund

March 22, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

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

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IP Issues in AI Litigation

March 6, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

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

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Cybersecurity Issues in Class Actions and Consumer Protection Claims

February 16, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

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

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The New EU AI Bill

January 26, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

Kai Zenner, Head of Office and Digital Policy Adviser, MEP Axel Voss (EPP group)

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The FTC Weighs in on AI Regulation

January 12, 2024, 12-1 p.m.

Anthony DiResta, Partner, Holland & Knight

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How the Government Should Use Commercially Available Data

November 17, 2023, 12-1 p.m.

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Major Steve Szymanski, Judge Advocate, United States Army

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SEC & Cybersecurity: A Discussion of the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rule and its Impact on Reporting Companies

October 27, 2023, 12-1 p.m.

Johnny Lee, Principal, Grant Thornton

Todd McClelland, Partner, Sterlington’s Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, AI and Litigation practices

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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

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Generative AI for Lawyers: An Introduction

September 15, 2023, 12-1 p.m.

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 

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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

Greenberg Traurig

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