The 35th Annual Technology Law Conference, organized by The University of Texas School of Law, convenes a distinguished faculty of technology and licensing practitioners, in-house counsel from leading tech companies, and experts in open source, data privacy/security, and emerging technologies to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry.
Key topics covered include developments and hot topics in open-source technologies, advanced licensing updates and insights, ethical issues raised when counseling clients with disruptive business models, generative AI and associated ethical considerations, M&A hot topics, and lessons learned from recent antitrust tech cases.
The conference offers networking opportunities, including luncheons and receptions, allowing attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Edward A. Cavazos from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Davina Garrod from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, and Heather J. Meeker from Tech Law Partners and OSS Capital.
This event is ideal for technology and licensing practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals interested in staying abreast of the latest developments in technology law. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends and practical strategies applicable to their practice.
Speakers(10)
Ankur Sheth
Managing Director at Ankura Consulting Group
Ankur Sheth is a Managing Director at Ankura Consulting Group in New York, NY, specializing in planning and executing cybersecurity incident response table tops.
Davina Garrod
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Davina Garrod is a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in London, United Kingdom, focusing on antitrust considerations involving strategic mergers and acquisitions in big technology.
Edward A. Cavazos
Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Edward A. Cavazos is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Austin, TX, specializing in licensing law developments and emerging issues raised by new technologies.
Gorav Jindal
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Gorav Jindal is a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC, specializing in antitrust enforcement trends in the technology sector.
Heather J. Meeker
Partner at Tech Law Partners and OSS Capital
Heather J. Meeker is a partner at Tech Law Partners and OSS Capital in Oakland, CA, providing updates on open source issues and their interaction with new technology trends.
Ian P. McGinley
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Ian P. McGinley is a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY, focusing on the creation, transaction, and evolving legal environment of NFTs.
Jason Boulette
Partner at Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Jason Boulette is a partner at Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. in Austin, TX, exploring the evolving standards of employee raiding and non-solicitation provisions.
Jessica Cassidy Katz
Senior Counsel at Whole Foods Market
Jessica Cassidy Katz is Senior Counsel at Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, reviewing data governance and ethical considerations in data management.
Karol A. Kepchar
Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Karol A. Kepchar is a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC, discussing the basics and legal issues surrounding non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Megan M. Kayo
Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Megan M. Kayo is an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. in San Francisco, CA, presenting on the techniques used in major cyber attacks.
Event Details
- Date
- May 26-27, 2022
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Four Seasons Hotel
- Pricing
- $800 - $1,200
- Audience
- Technology and licensing practitioners, in-house counsel, legal professionals interested in technology law.
- CLE Credits
- 13.75 CLE hours including 3.00 ethics
- Attendees
- Approximately 300 attendees.