UT Law CLE Live Conferences Catalog

Thursday Morning, May 21, 2020

8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks

8:30 am

1.00 hr

Beyond SaaS: Licensing Strategies for Today’s Tech

Perpetual licenses are rare, “term” licenses have become subscriptions, and the phrase “software-as-a-service” falls short of describing today’s technology offerings. This presentation discusses recent developments in licensing such as aggregation of rights under the FTC’s and DOJ’s updated Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property, “app-store” requirements, and data bundling. Also explore practical approaches to finding the balance between monetizing technology and managing risks from both the provider’s and the recipient’s perspective.

Edward A. Cavazos, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Austin, TX
Devika Kornbacher, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX

9:35 am

1.00 hr

Open Source: What You Need to Know Now

Most people doing M&A or IP due diligence just think of open source as something to avoid, but that isn’t sufficient anymore. Learn about the sweep of open source, from the basic terminology, to how it affects your employee agreements and patent portfolio, to the arguments about open source software that are showing up at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Van Lindberg, San Antonio, TX

10:40 am

1.00 hr

Emerging National Security Issues in the Tech Industry

Hear an explanation of the broad array of nation-state threats against tech companies, the tools being used and developed by the U.S. government to counter these threats, and measures that tech companies should consider taking to navigate through this fast-changing landscape.

Zachary J. Harmon, King & Spalding - Washington, DC
Sumon Dantiki, King & Spalding - Washington, DC

11:40 am

Break for Lunch—Presentation Resumes at 12:05 p.m.

Thursday Afternoon, May 21, 2020

Presiding Officer:
Jordan J. Herman, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Austin, TX

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Austin - CANCELLED Only

Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

12:05 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

The Personhood Construct: From Dred Scott to Citizens United

Explore the evolution of the legal conception of personhood, from its dark past when being a person was not enough to its uncertain present where artificial legal entities are entitled to Constitutional protection on par with organic citizens, all with a specific reference to the point at which the law says a person or entity capable of demanding rights must be granted them. This session further juxtaposes current and near-horizon advances in artificial intelligence, including the emergence of intelligent programs capable of self-incorporation, against the law's evolving standard for personhood and discusses the implications associated with our collective response to the first artificially intelligent demand for legal protection.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

1:10 pm

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Legal Ethical Issues and Governance in the AI Arena

Explore the types of AI being implemented in the profession and identification of the emerging services that will present ethical issues and challenges. Examine the guidance available from the Texas bar and the ABA relating to AI and identification of areas where this guidance is insufficient to answer new ethical questions raised by AI.

Gaurav Oberoi, Lexion - Seattle, WA
Sean Sulllivan, New York City Criminal Justice Agency - New York, NY
Steven J. Wingard, Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX

2:15 pm

0.50 hr

Data Theft, Doxing, and the Sinister New Age of Ransomware

A discussion of what to expect and how to respond when ransomware strikes, including the potential legal consequences. Elizabeth Cookson also shares her substantial experience negotiating with the bad actors when necessary so that a victim can decrypt and recover, and what factors can accelerate or complicate restoration efforts.

Elizabeth Cookson, Kivu Consulting, Inc. - Washington, DC
Bart W. Huffman, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX

2:50 pm

0.50 hr

Intellectual Property and Bankruptcy Post Mission Product Holdings

With the uncertain future of the U.S. economy presented by the novel coronavirus, bankruptcies plaguing the oil and gas industry, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Mission Product Holdings decision, hear a review of the current state of the law dealing with intellectual property in bankruptcies.

Randall E. Colson, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX

3:25 pm

0.75 hr

Key Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions of Private Companies

Discussion on key issues in private company merger and acquisition transactions, including how to approach a transaction as internal counsel, recent case law developments, and how to prepare for post-closing deal integration matters. The discussion includes the perspectives of internal counsel and external M&A counsel.

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Tracy Feanny, National Instruments Corporation - Austin, TX
Corinna Ulrich, RealPage, Inc. - Richardson, TX

4:15 pm

0.75 hr ethics

Competency, Confidentiality, Conflicts, and Technology

This session covers a wide range of problems that technology has created for lawyers. On the one hand, lawyers are obligated to use technology when it benefits their clients, but on the other, failure to use the technology competently can lead to ethical problems. This session analyzes issues from the mundane to the profound.

David Hricik, Mercer University School of Law - Macon, GA

5:00 pm

Adjourn

Austin - CANCELLED Only

Networking Reception (in Austin from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

Austin - CANCELLED Only

Thank You to Our Reception Sponsor
Vinson & Elkins LLP

Friday Morning, May 22, 2020

8:30 am

1.50 hrs

GDPR and CCPA

With GDPR, CCPA, and similar legislation proposed and enacted in other jurisdictions, companies face great challenges navigating the evolving privacy and data protection landscape. Hear a discussion on practical compliance and operational considerations presented by the current (and forthcoming) wave of privacy and data protection laws and regulations, and practical tips for companies at various stages to address them, including thematic approaches that may help address key aspects of these laws and regulations.

Moderator:
Matthew Staples, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Christopher Jeffrey, Taylor Wessing - Menlo Park, CA
Jessica Cassidy Katz, Whole Foods Market - Austin, TX
Sooji Seo, Dell - Round Rock, TX

10:05 am

0.50 hr ethics

Combatting Creepiness in Big Data

“Creepy” has become the go-to descriptor for data programs that just don’t seem…right. This presentation considers the development of that concept in law and ethics and offers recommendations to better set and manage data use expectations and realities.

Justin Koplow, AT&T - Dallas, TX

10:40 am

0.75 hr

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Cybersecurity and Privacy Compliance

It seems like a new global or domestic privacy law is being introduced every week. Just when you thought that your program was complete and running smoothly, all of a sudden you must figure out a way to implement and maintain a new requirement. Learn about reliable management tools for a data privacy and cybersecurity compliance program from the experts. Our panel of in-house lawyers from the public and private sector discuss how to make it easy to operationalize overlapping laws and how to make sure that your compliance program is always up to date.

Moderator:
Elizabeth Rogers, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Jeff Adams, WP Engine - Austin, TX
George R. Gooch, Texas Health Services Authority - Austin, TX
Elaine Nicholson, City of Austin - Austin, TX

11:30 am

0.50 hr

Information Technology Outsourcing in the Public Sector

A discussion of laws, rules, and best practices related to the procurement and service delivery challenges of outsourced information technology solutions by state and local governments.

Moderator:
Jonathan Lass, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Brian Tulga, Cardinal Source Management Consulting - Austin, TX
Martin H. Zelinsky, Law Office of Martin H. Zelinsky - Westminster, CO

12:00 pm

Break for Lunch—Presentation Resumes at 12:25 p.m.

Friday Afternoon, May 22, 2020

Presiding Officer:
J. Matthew Lyons, Shearman & Sterling, LLP - Austin, TX

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Austin - CANCELLED Only

Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
Shearman & Sterling, LLP

12:25 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

A Conversation with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Privacy Laws and Enforcement Trends at the State Level

Join Divonne Smoyer and the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (or OAG representative) for a conversation on the increasingly complex privacy landscape at the federal and state (and even local) levels, as well as consumer privacy enforcement priorities and trends from the State of Texas.

Ken Paxton or OAG Representative, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX (Invited)
Divonne Smoyer, Reed Smith LLP - Washington, DC

1:15 pm

0.75 hr

CFIUS Reform and “Emerging and Foundational Technologies”

New CFIUS regulations went into effect on February 13, 2020, implementing extensive reforms authorized by the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (FIRRMA). The presentation discusses key elements of the new regulations and their impact on cross-border M&A as well as the experience thus far with the new mandatory CFIUS filing requirements associated with “critical technologies.” Examine the Commerce Department’s efforts to identify and define “emerging and foundational technologies” that should be controlled for export pursuant to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), and the implications for companies focusing on AI, 5G, and other emerging technologies.

Damara Chambers, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Washington, DC
Heather B. Johnston, Thales - Austin, TX

2:05 pm

0.75 hr

Antitrust in HighTechnology and Why It Matters

Antitrust laws regulate and protect competition in markets. Antitrust regulators and lawyers are targeting high tech industries. But what does this mean to companies in the middle or just entering a market? For some, network compatibility issues, exclusive dealing contracts, pricing, and IP can become insurmountable barriers to competition. For consumers, when early-stage companies achieve their exit strategy of acquisition or technology licensing by a large player, it can mean fewer choices and/or higher prices. Entire industries can be “taxed” by companies whose business model is patenting industry standards or asserting old patents over new ideas. Antitrust issues are of increasing importance to all competitors and consumers. This presentation gives an update on issues that you need to be aware of today.

Danielle Joy "DJ" Healey, Fish & Richardson P.C. - Houston, TX

2:55 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Counterfeits, Knockoffs, and Knockdowns: Controlling your Company and Product Image on E-commerce Platforms

Explore techniques to control and stop counterfeits, knockoffs, and false or fraudulent reviews, in order to police your company and product character using online resolution systems, the courts, and administrative bodies. Learn how to use the DMCA and other copyright techniques to quickly get listings taken down and prevent others from using your marketing images, how to use trademark rights to police online counterfeiting, and how to mitigate the impact of disparaging reviews. This presentation also discusses using design and utility patents in online resolution systems. Also, hear a quick discussion on utilizing all of these types of IP outside of online resolution systems and the advantages and disadvantages of these more traditional techniques.

Peter D. Kennedy, Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
Robert P. Ziemian, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Denver, CO

3:45 pm

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Digital Evidence: The Gathering Storm

In recent years, the number of devices and applications capturing data about every aspect of our business and personal lives has exploded, creating a storm of potentially relevant data. Practitioners who know how to collect this digital evidence and use it effectively will gain an edge on their opponents. This presentation covers novel sources of digital evidence and the available court and forensic tools that can be used to gather evidence from them.

W. Reid Wittliff, Wittliff | Cutter, PLLC - Austin, TX

4:30 pm

Adjourn

MCLE Credit

Texas

14.50 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

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California

14.50 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

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New Jersey – Available Via Reciprocity

14.50 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

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New York – Available Via Reciprocity

14.50 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

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Oklahoma

17.50 hrs | 4.00 hrs Ethics

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Other States

14.50 hrs | 3.25 hrs Ethics

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UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

Thursday Morning, May 21, 2020

Thursday Afternoon, May 21, 2020

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

Friday Morning, May 22, 2020

Friday Afternoon, May 22, 2020

LUNCHEON PRESENTATION

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

Live Webcast

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference

UT Law CLE

2020 Technology Law Conference