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Welcome to the 7th Annual Berkeley Law AI Institute

Since 2018, the Berkeley Law AI Institute has been at the forefront of exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and business. Join us for our 7th annual conference, where experts and innovators will dive into the latest developments in AI technology, governance, legal practice innovations, risk mitigation, and regulatory frameworks, among other topics.

The 2024 Berkeley Law AI Institute features contributions by Ken Goldberg, AI and robotics expert and UC Berkeley Professor; FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who will speak about the FCC’s role in AI regulation; and Dr. Juan M. Lavista Ferres, Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft.

By the end of this three-day conference, you’ll be able to provide more effective legal counsel on AI-related matters, make informed business decisions based on real-world developments in technology and policy, understand the ethical dilemmas that characterize AI adoption, evaluate risks associated with AI-powered products and services, and navigate the future of legal practice in the age of AI.

Registration for the 2024 AI Institute has closed. Add yourself to our Notify Me list to be informed when registration opens for the 2025 program!

Location & Dates

In-Person

On Campus
Or

Online

Sessions

2024 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)

Headshot of Arash Afrakhteh

Arash Afrakhteh

Partner at Pear

Headshot of Colleen Chien

Colleen Chien

Professor at Berkeley Law

Headshot of Lisa Dunlap

Lisa Dunlap

PhD Candidate at UC Berkeley

Headshot of Juan M. Lavista Ferres

Juan M. Lavista Ferres

Corporate Vice President & Chief Data Scientist at Microsoft

Headshot of Cathy Gao

Cathy Gao

Partner, Sapphire Ventures

Headshot of Katherine Gardner

Katherine Gardner

Partner at Gunderson Dettmer

Headshot of Ken Goldberg

Ken Goldberg

William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering at UC Berkeley

Headshot of Joseph Gonzalez

Joseph Gonzalez

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at UC Berkeley

Headshot of Eugene Goryunov

Eugene Goryunov

Partner at Haynes and Boone

Headshot of Gerard de Graaf

Gerard de Graaf

Senior Envoy for Digital to the U.S. and Head of EU Office in San Francisco, European Union

Headshot of Joseph Gratz

Joseph Gratz

Partner at Morrison Foerster

Headshot of Ritwik Gupta

Ritwik Gupta

AI and Policy Researcher at U.S. Department of Justice and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

Headshot of Dan Hendrycks

Dan Hendrycks

Executive Director of the Center for AI Safety (safe.ai)

Headshot of Brendan Kelleher

Brendan Kelleher

Partner, Chief Compliance Officer & Head of Enterprise Risk at SoftBank Group International

Headshot of John LaBarre

John LaBarre

General Counsel at Harvey

Headshot of Irene Liu

Irene Liu

CA Senate AI Advisor & Executive in Residence at Berkeley Law

Headshot of Gina Lynch

Gina Lynch

Chief Knowledge and Innovation Officer at Paul, Weiss

Headshot of Corynne McSherry

Corynne McSherry

Legal Director at Electronic Frontier Foundation

Headshot of Mike Mikawa

Mike Mikawa

Trial Attorney at U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division

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Karol Niewiadomski

Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers

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Brandie Nonnecke

Director of CITRIS Policy Lab & Leader of the Project on Artificial Intelligence, Platforms, and Society at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology

Headshot of Nicole Ozer

Nicole Ozer

Technology and Civil Liberties Director at ACLU of Northern California

Headshot of Jonathan Palmer

Jonathan Palmer

Corporate Vice President and General Counsel at Microsoft

Headshot of Halimah DeLaine Prado

Halimah DeLaine Prado

General Counsel at Google

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Kevin Roose

Technology columnist for The New York Times and a co-host of the Times tech podcast, “Hard Fork.”

Headshot of Jessica Rosenworcel

Jessica Rosenworcel

Chairwoman at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Headshot of Tessa Schwartz

Tessa Schwartz

Partner at Morrison Foerster

Headshot of Karen Silverman

Karen Silverman

CEO and Founder at The Cantellus Group

Headshot of Adam Sterling

Adam Sterling

Assistant Dean at Berkeley Law

Headshot of Jennifer Urban

Jennifer Urban

Chair, California Privacy Protection Agency; Director of Policy Initiatives, Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at Berkeley Law

Headshot of Nikki Vo

Nikki Vo

Associate GC & Director at Meta

Headshot of Leah Waterland

Leah Waterland

Associate General Counsel, Incubation, Data & AI Strategy at Cisco

Headshot of Benjamin Wiseman

Benjamin Wiseman

Associate Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection at Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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

Livestream Observer

  • 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
Livestream registration ends on September 23.

$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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