The NCCU Law & Technology Summit 2025 is an annual event organized by the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law and its Technology Law & Policy Center. Scheduled for October 16–17, 2025, the summit will be held at the NCCU School of Law and the Durham Convention Center, with an option for online participation.
This premier gathering brings together legal practitioners, scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of law, technology, and society. Key topics include artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and other emerging technology-related legal challenges.
Attendees can expect a range of sessions, including panel discussions, keynote addresses, and workshops. Notable speakers such as Nicol Turner Lee, a prominent figure in technology policy, will share insights. The event also offers networking opportunities and an expo hall featuring leading technology and legal organizations.
The summit is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in law and technology. It provides a platform for learning, collaboration, and professional growth in these critical fields.
Speakers(22)
Alyn Goodson
Executive Vice Chancellor at North Carolina Central University
Alyn Goodson serves as the Executive Vice Chancellor at North Carolina Central University.
Bahiya Lawrence
Senior Counsel at New York City Office of Technology and Innovation
Bahiya Lawrence serves as Senior Counsel at the New York City Office of Technology and Innovation, focusing on legal issues in technology.
Brandon Huffman
Managing Attorney at Odin Law and Media
Brandon Huffman is the Managing Attorney at Odin Law and Media, specializing in media and gaming law.
D.L. Howard
Compliance & Licensing Counsel at Grover Gaming, Inc.
D.L. Howard serves as Compliance & Licensing Counsel at Grover Gaming, Inc., focusing on legal compliance in gaming.
Daphne Benford-Smith
Counsel at Holon Law Partners, LLP
Daphne Benford-Smith is Counsel at Holon Law Partners, LLP, with expertise in gaming and monetization legal issues.
David Greenspan
Adjunct Professor and Consultant at Santa Clara University School of Law
David Greenspan is an Adjunct Professor and consultant at Santa Clara University School of Law, specializing in gaming law.
De’Von Carter
Attorney at The Law Office of De’Von Carter, PLLC
De’Von Carter is an attorney at The Law Office of De’Von Carter, PLLC, specializing in legal matters related to cybersecurity breaches.
Donald Corbett
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University School of Law
Donald Corbett is the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Dr. Nicol Turner Lee
Senior Fellow & Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institute
Dr. Nicol Turner Lee is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings Institute.
Eunice Park
Professor at Southwestern Law School
Eunice Park is a Professor at Southwestern Law School, specializing in the intersection of technology and privacy.
Jennifer Hayes
Principal at Jordan IP Law, LLC
Jennifer Hayes is the Principal at Jordan IP Law, LLC, specializing in intellectual property law.
Josh Franks
Senior Director, Cyber Practice Leader at Morae Global
Josh Franks is the Senior Director and Cyber Practice Leader at Morae Global, specializing in cybersecurity practices.
Kevin J. Greene
Law Professor at Southwestern Law School
Kevin Greene is a Law Professor at Southwestern Law School, focusing on intellectual property law.
Leon Cain II
Associate General Counsel of Intellectual Property & Development at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Leon Cain II serves as Associate General Counsel of Intellectual Property & Development at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Lisa Mueller
Shareholder at Casimir Jones
Lisa Mueller is a Shareholder at Casimir Jones, specializing in intellectual property law.
Maryam Meseha
Founding Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Maryam Meseha is a founding partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP, with expertise in legal consequences of cybersecurity breaches.
Miriam Johnson
Technology Law Fellow at North Carolina Central University School of Law
Miriam Johnson, CIPP/US, is a Technology Law Fellow at North Carolina Central University School of Law, focusing on legal aspects of gaming and monetization.
Mnotho Ngcobo
Assistant Professor at Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
Mnotho Ngcobo is an Assistant Professor at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, focusing on the ethical and legal implications of AI in clinical decision-making.
Roger Skalbeck
Associate Dean at Richmond School of Law
Roger Skalbeck is the Associate Dean at Richmond School of Law, focusing on intellectual property rights.
Shelley Bella Fullwood
IP Associate Attorney at Olive & Olive, P.A.
Shelley Bella Fullwood is an IP Associate Attorney at Olive & Olive, P.A., focusing on intellectual property practices.
Vedia Jones-Richardson
Partner at Olive & Olive
Vedia Jones-Richardson is a Partner at Olive & Olive, specializing in intellectual property law.
Zaneta Robinson
Associate Clinical Professor and Founding Director of the Intellectual Property Law Clinic at Wake Forest University School of Law
Zaneta Robinson is an Associate Clinical Professor and Founding Director of the Intellectual Property Law Clinic at Wake Forest University School of Law.
Event Details
- Date
- February 15-16, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Durham, United States
- NCCU School of Law and Durham Convention Center
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, academics