The 37th Annual Technology Law Conference, organized by UT Law CLE, 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 sessions include discussions on private M&A deals in uncertain market conditions, a technology-focused introduction to bankruptcy and insolvency, cybersecurity legal incident response preparedness, navigating health tech laws, changes in open source licenses and landscape, generative AI regulation and legislation at federal, state, and global levels, and ethical concerns of AI in the practice of law.
The conference offers networking opportunities, including a reception with program faculty and attendees. Notable speakers feature experts from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Tenstorrent, Bank of America Securities, Perkins Coie LLP, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
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 current trends and challenges, enhancing their professional knowledge and skills.
Speakers(37)
Andy Smetana
Partner at Perkins Coie LLP
Andy Smetana is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP in Austin, TX, highlighting recent Delaware case law and regulatory considerations in private M&A transactions.
Ashley Fischer
General Counsel at Tiff's Treats
Ashley Fischer is the General Counsel at Tiff's Treats in Austin, TX, addressing privacy concerns and data/legal risks for small to medium businesses and start-ups.
Ashlie Alaman
General Counsel at CleanArc Data Centers
Ashlie Alaman is the General Counsel at CleanArc Data Centers in Dallas, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Bart W. Huffman
Partner at Holland & Knight LLP
Bart W. Huffman is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP in Houston, TX, serving as the presiding officer for the conference.
Beau Butler
Associate at Jackson Walker LLP
Beau Butler is an associate at Jackson Walker LLP, discussing protectionist and opportunistic strategies for bankruptcy/insolvency related matters.
Brian H. Lam
Founder at PrivSecNow
Brian H. Lam is the founder of PrivSecNow and formerly with Meta in Austin, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Clarissa Benavides
Senior Counsel at Toyota Financial Services
Clarissa Benavides is Senior Counsel at Toyota Financial Services in Dallas, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Cristina Nahidi
Senior Counsel at Omnicell
Cristina Nahidi is Senior Counsel at Omnicell in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
Derek Ventling
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Derek Ventling is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Austin, TX, discussing best practices for evaluating AI use cases and monitoring deployed models.
Edmund Amorosi
Partner at Haynes Boone, LLP
Edmund Amorosi is a partner at Haynes Boone, LLP in Tysons Corner, VA, serving on the conference faculty.
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.
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 Scotts Valley, CA, serving on the conference faculty.
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 Austin, TX, focusing on structural options in distressed sales and regulatory considerations in private M&A transactions.
James Koenig
Partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
James Koenig is a partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP in New York, NY, serving on the conference faculty.
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 intersection of religion, politics, and employers in the technology sector.
Jennifer Wertz
Partner at Jackson Walker LLP
Jennifer Wertz is a partner at Jackson Walker LLP in Austin, TX, providing insight on key bankruptcy and insolvency concepts with a technology focus.
Jessica Cassidy Katz
Senior Counsel at 3M
Jessica Cassidy Katz is Senior Counsel at 3M in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
Jon Neiditz
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Jon Neiditz is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Atlanta, GA, providing guidance on responsible AI use and maintaining standards with emerging technology.
Jonathan Lass
Partner at Jackson Walker LLP
Jonathan Lass is a partner at Jackson Walker LLP in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
K. Lance Anderson
Partner at Dickinson Wright PLLC
K. Lance Anderson is a partner at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Austin, TX, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
Kathleen Scott
Partner at Wiley Rein, LLP
Kathleen Scott is a partner at Wiley Rein, LLP in Washington, DC, serving on the conference faculty.
Keith E. Witek
Chief Legal Officer at Tenstorrent
Keith E. Witek serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Tenstorrent in Austin, TX, focusing on licensing issues posed by AI technologies and other new technologies.
Ken Suh
Partner at Locke Lord LLP
Ken Suh is a partner at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL, serving on the conference faculty.
Kevin Martin
CEO at DigitalMint Cyber
Kevin Martin is the CEO of DigitalMint Cyber in Fort Worth, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Kin Gill
General Counsel at Acutane
Kin Gill is the General Counsel at Acutane in Austin, TX, reviewing trends in deal terms and fiduciary duty issues in private M&A transactions.
Kristy Sambor
Senior Counsel at SailPoint Technologies
Kristy Sambor is Senior Counsel at SailPoint Technologies in Austin, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Mark G. McCreary
Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP
Mark G. McCreary is a partner at Fox Rothschild LLP in Philadelphia, PA, serving on the conference faculty.
Martin H. Zelinsky
Attorney at Law Office of Martin H. Zelinsky
Martin H. Zelinsky is an attorney at the Law Office of Martin H. Zelinsky in Westminster, CO, serving on the conference faculty.
Michelle R. Gomez
Partner at Baker Hostetler
Michelle R. Gomez is a partner at Baker Hostetler in Denver, CO, serving on the conference faculty.
Nancy Bonifant Halstead
Partner at Reed Smith LLP
Nancy Bonifant Halstead is a partner at Reed Smith LLP in Washington, DC, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
Peggy Kozal
Partner at Dickinson Wright PLLC
Peggy Kozal is a partner at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Denver, CO, serving as a presiding officer for the conference.
Rachel E. Kelly
Associate General Counsel at Meta
Rachel E. Kelly is Associate General Counsel at Meta in Austin, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Rachel Marmor
Partner at Holland & Knight
Rachel Marmor is a partner at Holland & Knight in Boston, MA, offering strategies for navigating privacy law for businesses approaching it for the first time.
Ross Cooper
Managing Director at Bank of America Securities
Ross Cooper is a Managing Director at Bank of America Securities in Austin, TX, providing updates on market conditions for private M&A transactions.
Stephen M. Anstey
Partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Stephen M. Anstey is a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP in Washington, DC, outlining issues related to changes in open source licenses and landscape.
Tamara D. Baggett
Partner at Baker Hostetler
Tamara D. Baggett is a partner at Baker Hostetler in Dallas, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Tyler Bridegan
Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Attorney General
Tyler Bridegan is an Assistant Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General in Houston, TX, serving on the conference faculty.
Event Details
- Date
- April 22-23, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown
- Audience
- Technology and licensing practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals interested in technology law.
- CLE Credits
- 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours