Learn About Cyber & AI Liability Trends and Risk Mitigation

Overview

Baker McKenzie and PDA San Francisco Chapter invites you to this discussion on cyber and AI liability trends and risk mitigation. 

This 90 minute panel discussion held in Palo Alto will cover:

• Litigation trends from 2023- cyber, privacy, and AI cases and lessons learned
• Criminal and regulatory enforcement trends and risks in the AI space
• Individual liability in recent cyber security cases (SEC v. Yahoo (Altaba) and SEC v. Solarwinds) and how this implicates risk of liability for Directors and Officers
• What to do in light of the ever-present risk of internal or government investigation
• Recommendations for AI and Cyber governance for companies that wish to eventually go public or engage in M&A transactions
• Discussion of D&O and indemnity considerations for Board members

Agenda:

• 3:30-5:00 pm: Panel Discussion
• 5:00-6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception

A special thank you to Baker McKenzie for hosting this event!

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Speakers

Cynthia Cole Partner Baker McKenzie

Cynthia Cole is an Intellectual Property Partner in Baker McKenzie's Palo Alto office, as well as a member of the IP Tech Global Steering Committee.  A former CEO and General Counsel, just before joining the Firm, Cynthia was Deputy Department Chair of the Corporate Section in the California offices of Baker Botts where she built the technology transactions and data privacy practice. An intellectual property transactions attorney, Cynthia also has expertise in AI, digital transformation, data privacy, and cybersecurity strategy.

She advises clients across a wide range of industries including Technology, Media & Telecoms, Energy, Mining & Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation. Cynthia has deep experience in complex cross-border, IP, data-driven and digital transactions, creating bespoke agreements in novel technology fields. She acts as outside general counsel to a number of executive teams and boards of directors.

Carolyn Herzog Chief Legal Officer Elastic

Broad thinking, strategic leader with over 25 years of global business experience, driving value to the business, board and shareholders. Seeking board role while working full time. Held leadership roles in a variety of industries including Fortune 500, large U.S. and non U.S. multinational technology companies, and international development organizations. Deep expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, risk and governance with a focus on AI, SaaS, Cloud, Software and semiconductor IP across all sectors and regions. Extensive experience in transformation, human capital, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, crisis management, strategic planning, ethics and compliance, customer and partner engagement, management excellence and succession planning, and business sustainability. Have extensive international transactional exposure, including across Asia Pacific and Japan, and across EMEA. Globally focused with a deep understanding of the distinct cultural differences that can impact business strategy.

Specialties include: Go-to-market strategies; commercial transactions in most sectors and regions, Corporate Compliance and Governance, and risk management.

Jessica Nall Partner Baker McKenzie

Jess is a technology investigations partner practicing at the forefront of government enforcement in the technology industry. Jess leads Baker McKenzie's investigations and compliance practice on the West Coast.

For more than two decades, Jess has defended companies and individuals in government investigations and conducted internal investigations involving cutting-edge technology issues including AI, cybersecurity, and alleged misuse of all kinds of data. Jess has defended companies and individuals across the Asia Pacific region since the first DOJ Antitrust cartel investigations in 2003, and has a deep understanding of cultural issues impacting investigations in that region and across the globe.

Jess has been recognized by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Global Investigations Review for internal investigations and defense in cases involving White Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

Moderator

Yogita Parulekar Private Directors Association

Yogita Parulekar is the Founder & CEO of Invi Grid Inc. a cloud security company. She has more than two decades of experience in technology risk, audit, corporate governance, security, and privacy. She has been a leader of cybersecurity programs at an AI, a healthtech, and an identity fraud risk technology startup, as well as Oracle, and an advisor to large multinational companies including EY’s clients. She is a recognized thought leader in the security governance space and an evangelist for security & privacy-by-design principles that ensure products are built in a way that wins the trust and confidence of their potential customers. She has been recognized as a Security Veteran by SC Magazine and honored for her contributions to ISACA Silicon Valley as its President. She is an eminent speaker at various professional forums. She is also an investor and a mentor to other founders.

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