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(37)
Adam Klein
Director at Strauss Center
Adam Klein is the Director of the Strauss Center in Austin, TX, focusing on technology, government surveillance, and public trust.
Alex Joel
Adjunct Professor at American University, Washington College of Law
Alex Joel is an adjunct professor at American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, DC, focusing on privacy law.
Ankur Sheth
Managing Director at Ankura Consulting Group
Ankur Sheth, MBA, CISSP, CISM, is a managing director at Ankura Consulting Group in New York, NY, specializing in incident response and cybersecurity.
Ashley Fischer
General Counsel at Tiff's Treats
Ashley Fischer is general counsel at Tiff's Treats in Austin, TX, specializing in corporate law.
Bart W. Huffman
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Bart W. Huffman is a partner at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX, specializing in technology law.
Brian L. King
Member at Cole Schotz, P.C.
Brian L. King is a member at Cole Schotz, P.C. in Dallas, TX, specializing in technology law.
Brian Luskey
General Counsel at DISCO
Brian Luskey is general counsel at DISCO in Austin, TX, focusing on legal technology.
Daisy Darvall
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Daisy Darvall is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY, focusing on technology law.
David W. O'Brien
Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP
David W. O'Brien is a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer at the conference.
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, specializing in antitrust considerations in strategic M&A within the technology sector.
Derek Ventling
Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Derek Ventling is an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin, TX, focusing on responsible AI and maintaining standards with emerging technologies.
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, focusing on licensing law developments and emerging technology issues.
Elizabeth Rogers
Partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Elizabeth Rogers is a partner at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Austin, TX, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity.
Emilie A. Jones
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Emilie A. Jones is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, CA, specializing in technology law.
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, focusing on antitrust enforcement trends in big technology mergers.
Heather J. Meeker
Managing Partner at Tech Law Partners and OSS Capital
Heather J. Meeker is the managing partner at Tech Law Partners and OSS Capital in Oakland, CA, providing updates on open source compliance and related legal issues.
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 legal aspects of NFTs and related technologies.
J. Robert Suffoletta
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
J. Robert Suffoletta is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. in West Lake Hills, TX, focusing on technology law.
Janice Lu
Senior Counsel at Silicon Labs
Janice Lu is senior counsel at Silicon Labs in Austin, TX, specializing in technology law.
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, focusing on employee raiding and evolving legal standards.
Jason M. Storck
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Jason M. Storck is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. in West Lake Hills, TX, focusing on technology law.
Jessica Cassidy Katz
Senior Counsel at Whole Foods Market
Jessica Cassidy Katz is senior counsel at Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX, discussing data governance and ethical considerations.
Jim Sturm
General Counsel at Inspire Brands
Jim Sturm is general counsel at Inspire Brands in Atlanta, GA, specializing in corporate law.
John Kaercher
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
John Kaercher is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer at the conference.
Jon Neiditz
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Jon Neiditz is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Atlanta, GA, specializing in responsible AI and ethical considerations in emerging technologies.
Justin Koplow
Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T
Justin Koplow is senior legal counsel at AT&T in Dallas, TX, focusing on telecommunications law.
Justin P. Murphy
Deputy Assistant Director at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Justin Murphy is the deputy assistant director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in Arlington, VA, specializing in cybersecurity.
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 legal and regulatory issues surrounding NFTs.
Lance A. Jones
Partner at Jones & Spross PLLC
Lance A. Jones is a partner at Jones & Spross PLLC in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
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, focusing on cybersecurity.
Mike Cullen
Principal at Baker Tilly US, LLP
Mike Cullen is a principal at Baker Tilly US, LLP in Tysons, VA, specializing in technology consulting.
Scott Shepherd
General Counsel at Ontic Technologies, Inc.
Scott Shepherd is general counsel at Ontic Technologies, Inc. in Austin, TX, specializing in technology law.
Serge D. Jorgensen
President at Sylint
Serge Jorgensen is the President of Sylint in Sarasota, FL, specializing in operational technology and cybersecurity considerations.
Steve Borgman
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Steve Borgman is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Houston, TX, focusing on technology law.
Theodore H. Davis Jr.
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Theodore H. Davis Jr. is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Atlanta, GA, specializing in intellectual property law.
Tracy Feanny
Senior Counsel at Lattice Semiconductor
Tracy Feanny is senior counsel at Lattice Semiconductor in Austin, TX, focusing on technology law.
Wendell J. Bartnick
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Wendell J. Bartnick is a partner at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX, specializing in technology law.
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.