The Sedona Conference Working Group 13 Annual Meeting 2026 is a premier event dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute, this meeting brings together legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers to advance the understanding and application of AI in legal contexts.
The agenda includes in-depth discussions on consensus definitions relating to AI and the law, development of AI governance frameworks, and regulatory crosswalks. Participants will engage in collaborative sessions aimed at developing practical guidance and best practices for integrating AI technologies within legal frameworks.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers, participate in interactive workshops, and hear from notable speakers who are leading the field of AI and law. The event is designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among experts to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the legal sector.
This meeting is ideal for legal practitioners, technologists, academics, and policymakers interested in the evolving role of AI in the legal profession. Participants will gain valuable insights into current developments, contribute to shaping future guidelines, and connect with a community dedicated to advancing the responsible use of AI in law.
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Speakers(42)
Alon Israely
AAAB Consulting LLC
Alon Israely is with AAAB Consulting LLC in Las Vegas, NV.
Andrea L. D'Ambra
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
Andrea L. D'Ambra is with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in New York, NY.
Andrew Russell
Shaw Keller LLP
Andrew Russell is associated with Shaw Keller LLP in Wilmington, DE.
Daniel Klein
Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP
Daniel Klein is with Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP in New York, NY.
Dean Pelletier
Pelletier Law, LLC
Dean Pelletier is with Pelletier Law, LLC in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Emily McIntosh
Ernst & Young LLP
Dr. Emily McIntosh is affiliated with Ernst & Young LLP in Dallas, TX.
Elliot Nierman
Nextpoint
Elliot Nierman is with Nextpoint in Fredericksburg, VA.
Emily Ann Dorner
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Emily Ann Dorner is associated with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Chicago, IL.
Emily Fedeles Czebiniak
TCDI
Emily Fedeles Czebiniak works at TCDI in New York, NY.
Gerard Quinn
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Gerard Quinn is with Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in Washington, DC.
Glenn J. Melcher
Cimplifi
Glenn J. Melcher is associated with Cimplifi in Washington, DC.
Heather Kolasinsky
Humana
Heather Kolasinsky works at Humana in Louisville, KY.
Hon. Alan D. Albright
U.S. District Judge at U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Hon. Alan D. Albright serves as a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas in Waco, TX.
Hon. Allison Goddard
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Hon. Allison Goddard serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California in San Diego, CA.
Hon. Beth Jantz
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Hon. Beth Jantz serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, IL.
Hon. John P. Howard III
Judge at District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Hon. John P. Howard III serves as a Judge at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in Washington, DC.
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell
U.S. Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Hon. Maritza D. Braswell serves as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Colorado in Colorado Springs, CO.
James Malackowski
Ocean Tomo part of JS Held
James Malackowski is with Ocean Tomo, part of JS Held, in Chicago, IL.
Jamey Garth
HALOCK Security Labs
Jamey Garth is part of HALOCK Security Labs in Schaumburg, IL.
Jason Haas
Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP
Jason Haas is associated with Ervin, Cohen & Jessup LLP in Beverly Hills, CA.
Jerry Ma
Perplexity
Jerry Ma is associated with Perplexity in Alexandria, VA.
John Davis
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
John Davis is affiliated with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY.
John J. Pappas Jr.
UnitedLex
John J. Pappas Jr. is affiliated with UnitedLex in Naperville, IL.
Jon Polenberg
Becker
Jon Polenberg is affiliated with Becker in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Joshua Root
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Joshua Root works at the Minnesota Department of Transportation in St. Paul, MN.
Justice Jill R. Presser
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Jill R. Presser serves at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Kassi Burns
King & Spalding
Kassi Burns is affiliated with King & Spalding in Fort Worth, TX.
Kevin F. Brady
Kevin F. Brady is based in Avondale, PA, USA.
Lucas Dahlin
Meta Platforms
Lucas Dahlin is part of Meta Platforms in San Jose, CA.
Maria Salacuse
Marvin Lowenthal
Cohen & Gresser LLP
Marvin Lowenthal is affiliated with Cohen & Gresser LLP in New York, NY.
Matthew D. Powers
Tensegrity Law Group, LLP
Matthew D. Powers is associated with Tensegrity Law Group, LLP in San Francisco, CA.
Maura R. Grossman
University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman is affiliated with the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Michael Kearney
Redgrave LLP
Michael Kearney is associated with Redgrave LLP in Washington, DC.
Mike Childers
Amazon
Mike Childers works at Amazon in Washington, DC.
Nicole N Murley
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General
Nicole N Murley works at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General in Washington, DC.
Niloy Ray
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Niloy Ray is affiliated with Littler Mendelson P.C. in Minneapolis, MN.
Rose J. Jones
Hilgers PLLC
Rose J. Jones is affiliated with Hilgers PLLC in Atlanta, GA.
Stephen Burns
Bennett Jones LLP
Stephen Burns is associated with Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, AB, Canada.
Sven Lohse
Student at University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Sven Lohse is a student at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in Austin, TX.
Tara S. Emory
Aligned Discovery PLLC
Tara S. Emory is with Aligned Discovery PLLC in McLean, VA.
Tina Patterson
Jade Solutions, LLC
Tina Patterson is associated with Jade Solutions, LLC in Germantown, MD.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9-10, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Austin, United States
- The Royal Sonesta Austin
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, technologists, academics, policymakers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
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