The "Emerging Issues: AI and the Law" webinar, organized by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, took place on February 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. This virtual event featured a panel of experts discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal frameworks.
Key topics included the challenges of intellectual property in the AI era, such as determining when the use of training data constitutes infringement, ownership rights over AI-generated outputs, and the extent of human involvement required to maintain IP protection. The panel also addressed compliance strategies for navigating U.S. state laws and the EU AI Act while safeguarding innovations.
The session featured notable speakers: Michele Lee, General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini; Max Sills, General Counsel at Midjourney; Eric E. Bensen, an intellectual property law author and consultant; and Dr. Roland Vogl, Executive Director and Co-founder of CodeX at Stanford.
This webinar was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, corporate counsel, and business leaders seeking to understand and manage the evolving legal challenges posed by AI technologies.
Speakers(4)
Dr. Roland Vogl
Executive Director & Co-founder at CodeX, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics
Dr. Roland Vogl is the Executive Director and Co-founder of CodeX at Stanford University, focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
Eric E. Bensen
Intellectual Property Law Author, Consultant & Expert Witness, Attorney at Law – Texas
Eric E. Bensen is an esteemed author and consultant in intellectual property law, serving as an expert witness and practicing attorney in Texas.
Max Sills
General Counsel at Midjourney
Max Sills is the General Counsel at Midjourney, overseeing legal affairs and compliance for the AI-driven company.
Michele Lee
General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Michele Lee serves as General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, providing strategic legal guidance on emerging technologies and corporate governance.
Event Details
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, corporate counsel, business leaders