Speaking Engagement

Foley Hoag Attorneys to Speak at TechGC Global Summit

November 14, 2023

Foley Hoag LLP attorneys Erik Huestis and Derek Schaffner will lead roundtable discussions hosted by TechGC for its 2023 Global Summit event. 

Erik will co-lead a discussion with Tarek Sultani, General Counsel of JLL Technologies, titled “Building a High-Value Patent Portfolio: Expert Strategies for Protecting AI Innovations”. This discussion will cover effective strategies and tactics for securing protection for advancements in AI and advancements made using AI.

Derek will co-lead a discussion with Elizabeth Benegas, General Counsel of Torii Software, titled “Large Language Models and Compliance with Privacy Law.” This roundtable will discuss the intricate relationship between cutting-edge AI models, like GPT-3 and GPT-4, and the stringent demands of privacy laws. 

TechGC is an invitation-only, community platform for General Counsels of leading venture capital funds and high-growth technology companies. Their mission aligns with Foley Hoag’s strength representing companies across the entire technology sector. The summit is open only by invitation to members of TechGC and will focus on helping general counsel propel their business forward.