The L Suite (TechGC)

Looking back at a few more of our favorite moments from last month’s Legal AI Conference, the premier annual event for leaders in AI’s legal landscape. 🎤 Keynote speaker Kent Walker (President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet) and co-chair Tom Lue (General Counsel at Google DeepMind) in conversation on the mainstage. 🎤 Che Chang (General Counsel at OpenAI), Paula Goldman (Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer & EVP, Product at Salesforce), and Nader Mousavi (Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP) exploring how LLMs are reshaping legal workflows. 🎤 Dominic Perella (General Counsel at Character.AI), Jennifer T. Miller (General Counsel at Grammarly), Shana Simmons (Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk), and Michael Rubin (Partner at Latham & Watkins) discussing GCs' roles in leveraging AI. 🎤 Sabastian V. Niles (President and Chief Legal Officer at Salesforce), Wei Chen (Chief Legal Officer at Infoblox), Lauren Escher Lennon (General Counsel at Scale AI), and Tracy Rubin (Partner at Cooley LLP) peering into AI’s future. 🥂 Plus countless opportunities for connection and conversation, from networking over breakfast and lunch, to small group breakout sessions, to the after party. Special thanks to our conference co-chairs, Carlos Torres, Chief Legal Officer at Mozilla, and Tom Lue, General Counsel & Head of Governance at Google DeepMind. What a team! The annual Legal AI Conference is free to members of The L Suite, the premier executive peer community of 4,000+ members where Chief Legal Officers, General Counsels, and their teams from leading companies like OpenAI, Grammarly, Canva, Mastercard, Instacart, Dropbox, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and thousands of other high-growth private, public, and top venture capital firms share insights, form strategic connections, and access exclusive resources to accelerate their company’s vision and growth. Apply for membership here: https://lnkd.in/gTdsH_TV

The L Suite’s AI Conference is a can’t-miss event for legal leaders in AI, and the dynamic energy we saw at the conference last week showed exactly why... The visionaries gathered here – both on the mainstage and around the room – drove unforgettable conversations that will shape the future of this industry. Last Friday at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, The L Suite’s 2024 AI Conference included some of the following highlights… Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet, in conversation with Tom Lue, General Counsel at Google Deepmind, pulled back the curtain on the legal, compliance, and regulatory AI issues that are top-of-mind at Google, and which are most relevant for high-growth AI startups. Che Chang, General Counsel at OpenAI; Nader Mousavi, Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; and Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer & EVP, Product at Salesforce, explored the technical side of AI – especially how LLMs are reshaping traditional legal workflows. Dominic Perella, General Counsel at Character.AI; Jennifer T. Miller, General Counsel at Grammarly; Shana Simmons, Chief Legal Officer at Zendesk; and Michael Rubin, Partner at Latham & Watkins took a deep dive into the role of GCs in leveraging AI to drive efficiency and innovation. Saswat Panigrahi, Chief Product Officer at Waymo; Sabastian V. Niles, President at Salesforce; Wei Chen, Chief Legal Officer at Infoblox; Lauren Escher Lennon, General Counsel at Scale AI; Tracy Rubin, Partner at Cooley LLP took a look into the crystal ball to explore what’s on the horizon for artificial intelligence… and what GCs/CLOs can do about it. In between mainstage sessions, small groups convened for roundtable discussions on topics such as… >> Board engagement and corporate governance in AI  >> AI adoption in your company’s business operations  >> Navigating AI policy draft and implementation  >> Preparing for AI regulations and the AI Act A heartfelt thank you to our conference co-chairs, Carlos Torres, Chief Legal Officer at Mozilla and Tom Lue, General Counsel & Head of Governance at Google Deepmind. And finally, we'd like to thank our partners who make high-impact events like this one possible: Infrastructure Partners Cooley LLP Latham & Watkins Sullivan & Cromwell LLP Sponsors Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Fenwick & West Greenberg Traurig, LLP Ironclad LinkSquares Mayer Brown MineOS Newfront Nixon Peabody LLP  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Redgrave LLP Pramata  SpotDraft Vouch White & Case LLP & Case Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 

“Legal teams, policy teams are critical to help understand and develop the frameworks for what ethical, responsible, and legal AI looks like… It couldn’t be a more exciting time.” Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs at Google, sat down with The L Suite team at our Legal AI Conference last week to chat about the high stakes and major opportunity ahead in this moment… and why expert legal teams are essential to making the most of it. #thelsuite #aiconference #legalai 

As a GC, your legal expertise is complemented by your skills in strategic risk analysis, preparation for crisis management, and knowledge of corporate governance. You have a lot to offer as a board member — and boards are increasingly interested in adding GCs to their ranks. In a new post over at The L Suite blog, we explore the benefits of serving on a board as a GC… and how to land the seat. The article draws on insights from Danielle Sheer, Chief Legal and Trust Officer at Commvault and Global Chair of The L Suite, who sits on six other corporate and nonprofit boards; and Marla Persky, a former GC and seasoned member of the board of directors of several biopharma companies. We dive into the practical details of how to… 1. Determine your value proposition 2. Determine your dream board seat  3. Network, network, network  4. Build a board resume Read on here >> https://lnkd.in/gK5RV7iN

I hope I'll see a lot of folks tomorrow at the The L Suite (TechGC) "Going Global" Virtual Forum. Shelley Hall and I will be moderating a roundtable discussion on opportunities, challenges, and best practices when it comes to expanding your personnel footprint outside of your primary jurisdiction. #techgc #thelsuite #employmentlaw #inhousecounsel #crossborder

The Mainstage today begins...with a keynote from Kent Walker, President, Global Affairs at Google & Alphabet Inc. Nicely teed up by Co-Chairs, Tom Lue, General Counsel & Head of Governance at Google DeepMind & Carlos Torres, Chief Legal Officer at Mozilla. 1. Defining steps we should take today in order to seize AI’s incredible opportunity while mitigating risks. 2. Taking a bold and responsible approach to AI development and deployment. 3. Pulling back the curtain on what legal, compliance, and regulatory issues are top of mind for Google, and focusing on the ones they are likely to be relevant for high-growth AI startups. #lsuite #techgc #ai #conference

Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at how we kicked off the day at the 2024 AI Conference! After enjoying last night’s pre-conference dinners… L Suite members gathered bright and early this morning to sip coffee, chat with new connections and old friends, and gear up for a dynamic day of exploring AI's legal landscape. #thelsuite #techgc #aiconference #legalai

I'm very excited to join today's The L Suite (TechGC) 2024 AI Conference “Bridging the Gap From Theory to Practice”! I look forward to partnering with LinkSquares Jonathan Greenblatt to lead a roundtable discussion on Demystifying AI Contract Drafting with a great group of my peer GCs and friends, exploring the rapidly evolving contracting landscape between users and developers of AI tools. hashtag https://lnkd.in/g6s6DStf

I look forward to being a panelist at The L Suite (TechGC) AI Conference tomorrow alongside Dominic Perella, Jennifer T. Miller and Michael Rubin. We'll be discussing the intricacies of AI across both enterprise and consumer domains - from consumer-facing launches to IP, risk management, and board governance. #The L Suite (TechGC) #Zendesk https://lnkd.in/gMQhz8_i

Excited to return to the main stage at The L Suite (TechGC)'s 2024 Legal AI Conference with Wei Chen, Sabastian V. Niles, and Tracy Rubin. We'll be closing out the day discussing what's on the horizon with artificial intelligence. https://lnkd.in/g93WwXS5 #thelsuite #techgc