The Future of Law in an AI World was a symposium held on October 8, 2024, at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Organized by The Federalist Society, the event aimed to foster discussions on the legal and ethical implications of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the preservation of foundational values, individual rights, and the rule of law.
The symposium featured a series of panels addressing critical topics such as AI's impact on election integrity, competition policy, copyright law, and federal regulation. Notable sessions included "Ghosts in the Machine? What Does AI Mean for Election Integrity?" and "Past as Prologue? How Will AI Disrupt Our Approaches to Competition Policy and Our Copyright System?" These discussions provided a platform for experts to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in various legal contexts.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Prof. Roger Alford from the University of Notre Dame, Neil Chilson of the Abundance Institute, and Judge Amul Thapar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The event also offered 4.25 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit for in-person participants, enhancing its appeal to legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of AI-related developments.
This symposium was particularly relevant for lawyers, scholars, policymakers, and technologists interested in the intersection of AI and the law. It provided a comprehensive overview of emerging issues and facilitated networking among professionals dedicated to navigating the evolving legal landscape shaped by AI innovations.
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Speakers(23)
Adam Thierer
Resident Senior Fellow, Technology & Innovation at R Street
Adam Thierer is a Resident Senior Fellow in Technology & Innovation at the R Street Institute, focusing on internet governance and digital policy.
Adam White
Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governance; Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute
Adam White holds the Laurence H. Silberman Chair in Constitutional Governance and is a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, focusing on administrative law and constitutional governance.
Andy Craig
Director, Election Policy at Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy
Andy Craig serves as the Director of Election Policy at the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, focusing on electoral processes and reforms.
Bartlett Cleland
Vice President of Policy at Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy
Bartlett Cleland is the Vice President of Policy at the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, specializing in technology and innovation policy.
Brent Skorup
Legal Fellow at Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute
Brent Skorup is a Legal Fellow at the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, focusing on telecommunications and technology law.
Evangelos Razis
Senior Manager, Public Policy at Workday
Evangelos Razis is a Senior Manager in Public Policy at Workday, focusing on regulatory and legislative matters affecting the technology sector.
Hon. Amul Thapar
Judge at United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Judge Amul Thapar serves on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, with a distinguished career in the federal judiciary.
Hon. Stephen Alexander Vaden
Judge at United States Court of International Trade
Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden serves on the United States Court of International Trade, adjudicating cases involving international trade and customs laws.
Jennifer Huddleston
Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at Cato Institute
Jennifer Huddleston is a Senior Fellow in Technology Policy at the Cato Institute, specializing in internet law and policy.
Jeremy Tedesco
Senior Counsel; Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement at Alliance Defending Freedom
Jeremy Tedesco serves as Senior Counsel and Senior Vice President of Corporate Engagement at Alliance Defending Freedom, leading efforts to protect free speech and religious freedom.
Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen, USMC (ret.)
Nonresident Senior Fellow at Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council
Retired Lieutenant General Michael S. Groen serves as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, focusing on defense and security strategies.
Matthew Feeney
Head of Tech and Innovation at Centre for Policy Studies
Matthew Feeney leads the Tech and Innovation department at the Centre for Policy Studies, analyzing technology policy and its societal impacts.
Neil Chilson
Head of AI Policy at Abundance Institute
Neil Chilson leads AI policy initiatives at the Abundance Institute, focusing on the intersection of technology and public policy.
Prof. Andrea Simoncini
Professor of Constitutional Law at University of Florence
Professor Andrea Simoncini is a Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Florence, specializing in constitutional theory and human rights.
Prof. Aram A. Gavoor
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The George Washington University Law School
Professor Aram A. Gavoor is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The George Washington University Law School, recognized for his scholarship in administrative law and national security.
Prof. James Cooper
Professor of Law; Director, Program on Economics and Privacy at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Professor James Cooper teaches law at Antonin Scalia Law School and directs the Program on Economics and Privacy, focusing on the intersection of law, economics, and privacy.
Prof. Kevin Frazier
Assistant Professor of Law; Director, Center for Law and AI Risk at St. Thomas University College of Law
Professor Kevin Frazier is an Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and directs the Center for Law and AI Risk, specializing in the legal implications of artificial intelligence.
Prof. Paolo Carozza
Professor of Law & Concurrent Professor of Political Science at University of Notre Dame
Professor Paolo Carozza holds joint appointments in law and political science at the University of Notre Dame, with expertise in human rights and comparative constitutional law.
Prof. Robin Feldman
Arthur J. Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Law; Director, Center for Innovation at UC Law San Francisco
Professor Robin Feldman holds the Arthur J. Goldberg Distinguished Professorship at UC Law San Francisco and directs the Center for Innovation, focusing on intellectual property and innovation policy.
Prof. Roger Alford
Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame
Professor Roger Alford is a faculty member at the University of Notre Dame Law School, specializing in international law and arbitration.
Prof. Zvi Rosen
Assistant Professor of Law at Simmons Law School, Southern Illinois University
Professor Zvi Rosen teaches law at Simmons Law School, Southern Illinois University, with a focus on intellectual property and copyright law.
Ryan Bangert
Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Special Counsel to the President at Alliance Defending Freedom
Ryan Bangert serves as Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President at Alliance Defending Freedom, focusing on legal strategies and policy initiatives.
Sarah Hunt
President at Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy
Sarah Hunt is the President of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, leading initiatives on public policy research and advocacy.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States
- The Mayflower Hotel
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Lawyers, scholars, policymakers, and technologists interested in AI and the law.
- CLE Credits
- 4.25 CLE hours