Berkeley Law AI Institute
A three-day executive program exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and business.
Location & Dates
In-Person
On CampusOr
Online
Sessions2024 Program Dates
September 25-27
Location: Berkeley, CA and Livestream
Who Should Participate
The Berkeley Law AI Institute is for all legal professionals and business leaders, including:
- Law firm attorneys from associate to partner
- In-house junior corporate attorneys to general counsel
- Risk & compliance professionals
- Product managers
- Judges
- Government and nonprofit professionals
No prior experience with, or knowledge of, AI is required!
Why Attend the Berkeley Law AI Institute
- Gain a foundational understanding of AI’s rich history, key terminology, and technical capabilities and limitations, including large language models, neural networks, and generative AI
- Explore the latest developments in ethical AI frameworks and national and global AI regulations, including the status of U.S. regulation, the EU AI Act, and other international AI governance initiatives
- Investigate critical issues such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, AI transparency, and accountability in automated decision-making systems
- Understand the implications of AI for legal teams and learn about lawyers’ roles in AI product development, from ensuring regulatory compliance to navigating the ethical considerations of deploying AI in various sectors
- Earn MCLE credit (both in-person and livestream attendees) and a certificate of completion (in-person attendees only)
Program Structure
This interactive program is designed to maximize opportunities for learning, discussion, and networking.
- Programming for all three days begins at 9 a.m. PT and will conclude around 5:15 p.m. PT on Days 1 and 2. The final day will end around 4 p.m. PT
- Breakfast and lunch are provided for in-person attendees on all three days
- We will host a reception for all in-person participants at the conclusion of the first day
Agenda (Subject to Change)
Day 1
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
Day one begins with a lecture on the state of AI with a leading faculty member at U.C. Berkeley’s engineering department. The day continues with an examination of the fundamentals of AI technology and governance with U.C. Berkeley faculty and a survey of the business and investing landscape for AI with leading venture capitalists. Following is a discussion on the most signficant risks and responsibilities of AI implementation with the executive director of the Center for AI Safety.
Session 1
State of AI with Professor Ken Goldberg (this session will not be recorded)
Session 2
Fundamentals of AI Technology
Session 3
Investing in AI – Exploring the Business and Investing Landscape
Session 4
AI Risks and Responsibilities
Session 5
Navigating the AI Frontier: Responsible Integration for Success
Session 6
Interactive Workshop
Day 2
Artificial Intelligence, the Law, and the Legal Practice
Day two begins with an overview of the most pressing topics related to AI law and policy and continues with a deep dive on leading legal, regulatory, and compliance issues. These sessions will be presented by U.C. Berkeley faculty and instructors, with contributions from leading regulators. The day will continue with case studies on how influential organizations, including Google, Cisco, and SoftBank, have addressed AI in their legal departments, as well as a conversation highlighting how law firms have used AI for practice innovations. Day two will conclude with a presentation on best practices for addressing, incorporating, and negotiating around AI in commercial contracts.
Session 7
AI Law and Policy Overview
Session 8
Deep Dive on Legal Issues
Session 9
Deep Dive on Regulatory and Compliance Issues
Session 10
Case Studies: How Google, Cisco, and SoftBank Have Prepared for AI
Session 11
Law Firms on Practice Innovation
Session 12
Best Practices on Commercial Contracts
Day 3
The Big Picture: Legislating, Regulating, and Incorporating AI
Day three begins with a talk by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel exploring how U.S. regulators are thinking about AI. The day will continue with a former chief legal officer and leading EU regulator “trading places” and discussing best practices for developing, regulating, and complying with AI policy. Following that, we will have live demonstrations of AI-related technology being developed by U.C. Berkeley’s labs. Day three will conclude with a conversation with the author of AI for Good and a prominent technology journalist’s take on the AI stories to follow in 2025.
Session 13
AI Transparency with FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel
Session 14
Trading Places: Chief Legal Officers and Regulators
Session 15
Show and Tell: What’s Coming Out of Berkeley’s Labs
Session 16
“AI for Good and the Legal Road Ahead” with Dr. Juan M. Lavista and Jon Palmer
Session 17
AI Stories to Follow in 2025 with Kevin Roose
Speakers (partial list)
Arash Afrakhteh
Partner at Pear
Colleen Chien
Professor at Berkeley Law
Lisa Dunlap
PhD Candidate at UC Berkeley
Juan M. Lavista Ferres
Corporate Vice President & Chief Data Scientist at Microsoft
Cathy Gao
Partner, Sapphire Ventures
Katherine Gardner
Partner at Gunderson Dettmer
Ken Goldberg
William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley
Joseph Gonzalez
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley
Eugene Goryunov
Partner at Haynes and Boone
Gerard de Graaf
Senior Envoy for Digital to the U.S. and Head of EU Office in San Francisco, European Union
Joseph Gratz
Partner at Morrison Foerster
Ritwik Gupta
AI and Policy Researcher at U.S. Department of Justice and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Dan Hendrycks
Executive Director of the Center for AI Safety (safe.ai)
Brendan Kelleher
Partner, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Enterprise Risk at SoftBank Group International
John LaBarre
General Counsel at Harvey
Irene Liu
CA Senate AI Advisor & Executive in Residence at Berkeley Law
Gina Lynch
Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Paul, Weiss
Corynne McSherry
Legal Director at Electronic Frontier Foundation
Mike Mikawa
Trial Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
Karol Niewiadomski
Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers
Brandie Nonnecke
Director of CITRIS Policy Lab & Leader of the Project on Artificial Intelligence, Platforms, and Society at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology
Nicole Ozer
Technology and Civil Liberties Director at ACLU of Northern California
Jonathan Palmer
Corporate Vice President and General Counsel at Microsoft
Halimah DeLaine Prado
General Counsel at Google
Kevin Roose
Technology columnist for The New York Times and a co-host of the Times tech podcast, “Hard Fork.”
Jessica Rosenworcel
Chairwoman at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Tessa Schwartz
Partner at Morrison Foerster
Karen Silverman
CEO and Founder at The Cantellus Group
Adam Sterling
Assistant Dean at Berkeley Law
Jennifer Urban
Chair, California Privacy Protection Agency; Director of Policy Initiatives, Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at Berkeley Law
Nikki Vo
Associate GC & Director at Meta
Leah Waterland
Associate General Counsel, Incubation, Data & AI Strategy at Cisco
Benjamin Wiseman
Associate Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection at Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Program agenda and speakers subject to change without notice.
All In-Person Seats are Sold Out (Livestream seats still available!)
General Tuition
All In Person Tuition Categories Include:
- Access to all in-person presentations and panels
- Q & A with speakers after presentations and panels
- Access to livestream of all presentations, panels, and Q&A
- Breakfast and lunch all three days
- Reception at the conclusion of Day 1
- CLE credit (except Non Attorney Rate)
- Certificate of completion
- Access to session recordings for up to one week after the program ends
$4,000
Special in-person tuition rates are available for the following individuals:
- Berkeley Law alumni and past participants of paid Berkeley Law Executive Education programs ($3,200)
- Non-Attorneys – does not include CLE ($3,200)
- Non-Profit/Government/
University Employees ($2,200) - Junior Attorneys Practicing for Six Years or Less ($2,200)
- Judges ($2,000)
– Please contact us at [email protected] for information on registering at one of these special tuition rates.
– Availability of these special rates is limited.
Livestream Tuition Rate
- Access to livestream of all sessions
- Opportunity to ask questions after presentations and panels
- Access to session recordings for up to one week after the program ends
- Earn CLE credit
$895
Group Discount
- A group discount is available for organizations that register three or more individuals for in-person attendance at the general tuition or early registration rates.
- Cannot combine discounts.
Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Course Financing
If you are interested in financing this course, Sallie Mae provides competitive education loan programs for credit qualified borrowers. For more information and to apply, visit the Sallie Mae website. If you decide to pursue such financing, please submit your application to Sallie Mae first and then contact us at [email protected]. We will provide additional instructions on completing your registration.
Professional Development Sponsorship
If your employer provides professional development opportunities and funding, we highly recommend asking them to subsidize the cost of tuition for the course. This certificate program is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity, and your employer may be willing to cover some, or all, of the costs. You are welcome to customize this template for your purposes.
Certificates & MCLE
Certificate Type
Certificate of Completion
In-person participants will earn a Certificate of Completion from Berkeley Law Executive Education.
MCLE
17.5
This program will be approved for approximately 17.5 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. The exact number will be announced once the agenda is finalized. Attorneys from other states will need to contact their local bar to verify their own certification requirements.
Program Sponsors
Get involved, showcase your thought-leadership, highlight your brand, and support the educational mission of Berkeley Law. Email us at [email protected] to explore your options.
Platinum Sponsors
Sponsors
Program Partners
Accessibility
For disability accommodation requests and information, please contact us at [email protected]. Please attempt to make your service request with as much advance notice as possible.
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