The AI Governance & Strategy Summit: Palo Alto
Where Strategy Meets Responsible Innovation
Transform your AI governance strategy with real-world actionable insights & frameworks from peers & pioneers
The 2025 AI Governance & Strategy Summit is the definitive event for forward-thinking executives navigating the complex terrain of AI-driven transformation. Designed for leaders who view AI not just as a tool but as a strategic imperative, this summit delivers insight into the emerging discipline of AI governance—where innovation, policy, strategy compliance, and ethics converge.
Distinguished experts will share strategies for developing governance frameworks that turn regulatory uncertainty into a competitive edge. Sessions will address how to craft adaptive policies that anticipate legal shifts, secure AI infrastructure with advanced cybersecurity protocols, and embed ethical oversight that strengthens stakeholder trust while enabling responsible acceleration.
More than a conference, this is an executive forum built for strategic clarity and implementation. The program prioritizes action over theory, providing access to insights typically reserved for top-tier consulting engagements. Through focused discussions and peer exchange, participants will leave equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Attendance is limited to ensure depth and quality of engagement. Secure your place among the visionaries shaping the future of AI governance.
*5.25 CLE Credits
- Building and Implementing a Comprehensive AI Governance Framework
- Navigating Third-Party AI Risks: Compliance, Governance and Sustainability
- From Trade Secrets to Patents: Best Practices for Safeguarding AI Assets
- AI in the Legal Crosshairs: Addressing Corporate Risks and Responsibilities
- Unifying Privacy, Security, and Governance for Sustainable AI Progress
- The AI Workforce – Upskilling, Reskilling, Compliance & Ethics
- C-Suite: Including COOs, STOs, CIOs, CSOs…
- Chief IP Counsel
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Legal / Privacy / Data Protection Officer
- VP & Director of IP Strategy
- Chief, Deputy, Associate and/or Assistant General Counsel
- General Counsel
- Privacy / Trademark / Copyright / Patent Counsel
- Head of Litigation
- Director of Business and Legal Affairs
- Director / VP of Intellectual Property / Licensing
- Privacy Compliance Manager
- Information Security Manager
Agenda
One-to-One Meetings Begin. If interested in participating, email info@centerforceusa.com
This panel combines industry expertise to explore the multifaceted and evolving landscape of AI governance. The discussion will bridge the gap between strategic development and practical implementation, focusing on how organizations can transition from visionary responsible AI principles to actionable frameworks that drive corporate accountability and innovation. Topics include policy development, organizational alignment, risk mitigation, and internal accountability mechanisms crucial for fostering trust and responsibility. Attendees will gain actionable insights into aligning AI strategies with corporate accountability and regulatory expectations, ensuring sustainable and ethical AI growth.
This panel will discuss:
- How to meet evolving regulatory and organizational expectations while fostering corporate responsibility
- Developing dynamic frameworks that balance innovation with oversight and compliance
- Establishing accountability mechanisms to build stakeholder trust and ensure ethical practices
- Practical steps and strategies for strengthening AI governance and operationalizing corporate responsibility
- Navigating the tension between fostering cutting-edge AI advancements and maintaining robust compliance measures
Belinda Luu is a Senior Counsel at Kaiser Permanente. Ms. Luu has been a Strategic Leader of AI and Data Management and Governance with over 20 years of experience in AI, digital transformation, data, complex technology transactions, AI & Data governance & management, and intellectual property. Ms. Luu leads the AI Legislative and Regulatory Analysis Team at Kaiser, and sits on the State of California Data Exchange Framework Policy and Procedures Committee. She was nominated for the “Women To Watch 2020” Award From Business Insurance By Kaiser Permanente’s Chief Data Officer, and received the American Bar Association Outstanding Leadership Award for leading the Copyrights & Emerging Technology Committee.
This session highlights the challenges of managing third-party AI vendors and ensuring their compliance with ethical and governance standards. Experts will discuss rigorous evaluation processes, ongoing monitoring, and sustainability strategies for responsible vendor management. Attendees will leave with frameworks to enhance accountability and reduce risks in third-party AI use.
This panel will discuss:
- Concrete tools and criteria to vet AI vendors for compliance with governance and ethical standards.
- Techniques for ongoing oversight of third-party AI, ensuring that vendors adhere to organizational policies and legal obligations.
- Practical ways to identify and minimize risks related to data security, bias, and model reliability in third-party AI systems.
Myrto Koimtzoglou is currently a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo Asset management. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Myrto spent the bulk of her career in London serving as an Assistant general counsel and deputy head of compliance over at JP Morgan Asset management and UBS Wealth Management respectively. Myrto started her career as a junior litigator at Bank of Piraeus and then moved to M&As as junior counsel at ABN Amro Bank. Myrto is a Solicitor of England & Wales ,a Greek Lawyer and a registered foreign attorney with California bar. An International Funds and Investment Management Compliance Lawyer, In-house advisor for investment funds and investment solutions for institutional clients, she specifically focuses on advising the structuring and distributing regulated and unregulated funds (and fund of funds) on a cross border basis globally. Myrto earned her law degree from Aristotle University of Greece ad her Maters in Banking law (LLM) from London School of economics and political science. Myrto is also a certified UK Compliance officer and currently serves as a board member on 2 nonprofit organizations in San Francisco.
With over 15 years of experience in senior HR roles, Lindsay Harris has led impactful HR transformations. At Fitness & Wellness Professional Services, she managed an $8M staffing budget and grew the company from 500 to 1,600 employees. Now at Interstate Equities Corporation, she oversees HR strategy, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and regulatory compliance. Lindsay specializes in strategic leadership, talent management, compensation strategies, and organizational development. She has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, leading teams, and aligning HR with business goals.
Scheduled One-to-One Meetings. If interested in participating, email info@centerforceusa.com
As AI technologies become increasingly central to business strategy, protecting the underlying data, models, algorithms, and processes is more critical—and more complex—than ever. Companies must weigh the benefits and limitations of different IP protection methods, from maintaining trade secrets to pursuing patent filings, all while navigating evolving legal standards and competitive pressures.
This panel will discuss:
- Choosing between trade secret protection and patenting for AI innovations
- Safeguarding datasets, models, and algorithms from unauthorized use or disclosure
- Avoiding common pitfalls in IP strategy for rapidly evolving AI technologies
- Building internal processes to support long-term asset protection and compliance
As artificial intelligence transforms the way businesses operate, it also brings a host of legal risks and challenges. This panel examines the corporate responsibilities and legal implications associated with AI deployment, from its use in high-stakes sectors like healthcare and finance to the unpredictable outcomes of generative AI technologies. Experts will explore critical topics such as content liability, ethical decision-making, and the legal fallout from AI governance failures.
This panel will discuss:
- Insights into preparing for litigation, and ensuring AI systems align with ethical and legal expectations in an evolving regulatory landscape.
- Legal obstacles when integrating AI into healthcare, finance, and other sensitive industries.
- Addressing the Legal Implications of misinformation, defamation, biases, and unintentional harm in AI-generated content.
- Strategies for mitigating corporate liability and risk in AI projects.
Rachel is Senior Legal Director, Data and Digital at Cepheid, helping the company lead the Company’s, data and AI legal strategy. An outcome-driven legal advisor, Rachel specializes in AI product counseling and designing and implementing AI governance and data sharing initiatives.
Scheduled One-to-One Meetings. If interested in participating, email info@centerforceusa.com
As AI becomes more embedded in enterprise systems, data governance is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a legal, ethical, and operational imperative. Panelists will share insights on how companies can build trustworthy, compliant AI systems by strengthening every stage of their data pipeline—from collection and consent to processing and model training. Legal teams are increasingly responsible for ensuring that data used to train AI is secure, unbiased, and appropriately sourced. With growing regulatory scrutiny and reputational risk, organizations must proactively address privacy obligations, mitigate downstream harm, and anticipate compliance failures before they surface.
This panel will discuss:
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How to assess whether your data infrastructure is ready for AI development and deployment
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The legal risks of using personal or proprietary data in AI model training
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Strategies to detect and prevent bias, privacy violations, or data drift in model outputs
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The evolving role of legal and compliance in cross-functional AI governance frameworks
Experts will discuss the intersections of information security, data privacy, and AI governance, emphasizing holistic approaches to managing these interconnected domains. While at the same time encouraging innovation and productivity. The panel will cover tools and strategies for mitigating cross-functional risks. Attendees will gain a roadmap to address privacy and security challenges within AI governance programs.
This panel will discuss:
- Practical tools for identifying and addressing risks that span across multiple compliance areas.
- Step-by-step strategies for aligning privacy, security, and governance to create a unified compliance program.
- Insights into fostering innovation while adhering to privacy and security standards.
- Best practices and case studies from leading organizations that balance governance, compliance, and innovation.
Alexandra Ross is Senior Director, Senior Data Protection, Use & Ethics Counsel at Autodesk, Inc. where she provides legal, strategic and governance support for Autodesk’s global privacy, security, and Trusted AI programs. She is also an Advisor to BreachRx , an Advisor to the USF Strategic AI Program, and a Member of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA). Previously she was Senior Counsel at Paragon Legal and Associate General Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores. She is a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP and PLS) and a frequent speaker at privacy and security conferences. She holds a law degree from Hastings College of Law and a B.S. in theater from Northwestern University.
AI is revolutionizing HR processes, streamlining everything from recruitment to internal mobility. Yet, the integration of AI in these critical areas presents both opportunities and challenges. Organizations must strike a delicate balance between harnessing AI’s efficiency and maintaining ethical responsibility. Reducing bias, enhancing fairness, and ensuring human oversight in hiring decisions are essential to building a sustainable AI-driven HR framework.
This panel will discuss:
- Strategies for investing in upskilling and reskilling programs to prepare for AI’s transformative impact on the workforce,
- Addressing the ethical implications of AI’s use in HR
- Insights into how to align technology-driven innovation with responsible HR practices, fostering a workforce that is both future-ready and equitably supported.
Scheduled One-to-One Meetings. If interested in participating, email info@centerforceusa.com
Rotating, 20-minute discussions hosted by a topic expert.
RT 1: AI, Employment Law, and Algorithmic Discrimination: What Legal Needs to Know
RT 2: Mitigating IP Risk in AI: Ownership, Infringement & Generative Tools
Speakers
Stan Gibson, Chairman of JMBM’s Patent Litigation Group, is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling high-stakes technology and trade secrets disputes. He secured a $24.8 million jury verdict in a Bluetooth trade secrets case and led Medtronic v. Michelson to a $570 million verdict, resulting in a historic $1.35 billion patent portfolio acquisition. His expertise spans satellite technology, medical devices, software, and LCD manufacturing. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® and leading a U.S. News & World Report First-Tier ranked practice, Gibson is frequently quoted by The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times on key IP issues. He also publishes the Patent Lawyer Blog, offering insights on patent and trade secrets litigation.
Brandon Reilly is the leader of Manatt’s privacy and data security practice and is recognized nationally for his work in cyber law and as a “Top 40 Under 40” and “Top Cyber” lawyer in California. A trusted go-to advisor on privacy and data security issues for a sophisticated client base, Brandon is skilled at developing business-focused privacy and security frameworks aimed at mitigating future enforcement and litigation risk. His practice includes a wide array of consumer protection and privacy matters, including data privacy, security compliance and procedures, and data breach responses. Brandon represents Fortune 500s to emerging companies across a range of industries, including those who are taking advantage of opportunities and controlling privacy and cybersecurity risks in AI/ML deployments, Web3 and the metaverse.
Malgorzata “Gosia” Kulczycka is an experienced attorney in the firm’s San Jose office with a broad-based IP law practice. With more than 15 years of legal experience, Gosia works to protect and support her client’s intellectual property through patent preparation and prosecution and by employing trademark and brand protection strategies for and against infringement claims.
Inventor herself, Gosia practices in various IP areas and technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, communication technologies, complex software, and more.
Gosia also has extensive experience in computer graphics and computer networks. She has procured and managed large IP client accounts in computer graphics and AI.
Myrto Koimtzoglou is currently a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo Asset management. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Myrto spent the bulk of her career in London serving as an Assistant general counsel and deputy head of compliance over at JP Morgan Asset management and UBS Wealth Management respectively. Myrto started her career as a junior litigator at Bank of Piraeus and then moved to M&As as junior counsel at ABN Amro Bank. Myrto is a Solicitor of England & Wales ,a Greek Lawyer and a registered foreign attorney with California bar. An International Funds and Investment Management Compliance Lawyer, In-house advisor for investment funds and investment solutions for institutional clients, she specifically focuses on advising the structuring and distributing regulated and unregulated funds (and fund of funds) on a cross border basis globally. Myrto earned her law degree from Aristotle University of Greece ad her Maters in Banking law (LLM) from London School of economics and political science. Myrto is also a certified UK Compliance officer and currently serves as a board member on 2 nonprofit organizations in San Francisco.
Rachel is Senior Legal Director, Data and Digital at Cepheid, helping the company lead the Company’s, data and AI legal strategy. An outcome-driven legal advisor, Rachel specializes in AI product counseling and designing and implementing AI governance and data sharing initiatives.
Alexandra Ross is Senior Director, Senior Data Protection, Use & Ethics Counsel at Autodesk, Inc. where she provides legal, strategic and governance support for Autodesk’s global privacy, security, and Trusted AI programs. She is also an Advisor to BreachRx , an Advisor to the USF Strategic AI Program, and a Member of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA). Previously she was Senior Counsel at Paragon Legal and Associate General Counsel for Wal-Mart Stores. She is a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP and PLS) and a frequent speaker at privacy and security conferences. She holds a law degree from Hastings College of Law and a B.S. in theater from Northwestern University.
With over 15 years of experience in senior HR roles, Lindsay Harris has led impactful HR transformations. At Fitness & Wellness Professional Services, she managed an $8M staffing budget and grew the company from 500 to 1,600 employees. Now at Interstate Equities Corporation, she oversees HR strategy, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, and regulatory compliance. Lindsay specializes in strategic leadership, talent management, compensation strategies, and organizational development. She has a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, leading teams, and aligning HR with business goals.
Belinda Luu is a Senior Counsel at Kaiser Permanente. Ms. Luu has been a Strategic Leader of AI and Data Management and Governance with over 20 years of experience in AI, digital transformation, data, complex technology transactions, AI & Data governance & management, and intellectual property. Ms. Luu leads the AI Legislative and Regulatory Analysis Team at Kaiser, and sits on the State of California Data Exchange Framework Policy and Procedures Committee. She was nominated for the “Women To Watch 2020” Award From Business Insurance By Kaiser Permanente’s Chief Data Officer, and received the American Bar Association Outstanding Leadership Award for leading the Copyrights & Emerging Technology Committee.
Sponsors
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Manatt is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. We are keenly focused on specific industry sectors, providing legal and consulting capabilities at the very highest levels to achieve our clients’ business objectives. Our groundbreaking approach—bringing together legal services, advocacy and business strategy— differentiates us from our competitors and positions us to provide a unique and compelling value proposition. We strive to be essential to our clients. From our roots in banking, entertainment and government, we work with clients from industries as diverse as health care, financial services, media, technology, retail and consumer products, real estate, and energy. Our practice mix and deep understanding of the industries that drive the U.S.
and global economies benefit clients as we resolve complex and potentially enterprise-threatening disputes.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
DWT is a national, full-service law firm with a rich history of providing high-value legal services tailored to client needs. Established in Seattle and founded on the principle of delivering excellent client service and customized legal solutions, DWT has since grown to encompass over 600 attorneys across eleven offices in the U.S., serving clients both domestically and internationally. Our approach combines the focus and flexibility of a boutique firm with the resources of a national platform, ensuring effective and efficient resolution of legal concerns. With a commitment to strategic growth and excellence, DWT continues to be a trusted partner for many of the world’s most innovative companies.
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox is an intellectual property law firm of more than 175 professionals devoted to providing high value patent and trademark legal services. For 40 years, we have helped companies build, defend, and enforce worldwide IP portfolios from Washington, DC. Sterne Kessler’s service model is built on the unrivaled technical depth of its professionals, who hold over 50 Ph.D.’s and over 100 advanced technical degrees.
Patterson + Sheridan
Patterson + Sheridan LLP is a boutique IP firm with eight offices nationwide. Our firm’s broad and deep technical expertise sets us apart with 80+ attorneys, patent agents, and technical advisors spanning disciplines in engineering, physics, computer science, biology, materials science, and chemistry. P+S combines technical expertise with an in-depth understanding of intellectual property law and our clients’ business objectives to provide a pragmatic, efficient approach to support licensing and litigation efforts.
With a focus on patent preparation and prosecution since our beginning, P+S has formed decades-long partnerships with companies working seamlessly together to build, leverage, and protect their IP assets. P+S also works with some of the world’s best-known brands, providing cost-effective IP strategies and protection for a range of assets.
Venable LLP
Venable is a firm of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work. With more than 850 professionals delivering services globally, we help clients connect quickly and effectively to the experience and insights key to achieving their most pressing objectives.
Harness IP
Harness IP is a prominent intellectual property (IP) law firm headquartered in the United States. With a rich history dating back to 1921, the firm has established itself as a leader in the field of IP law, offering a comprehensive range of services to clients worldwide. Harness IP specializes in various aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP litigation. The firm’s team of experienced attorneys provides strategic counsel and legal representation to assist clients in protecting, managing, and enforcing their intellectual property rights effectively. Known for their expertise, dedication, and commitment to client success, Harness IP attorneys are trusted advisors to businesses, inventors, and innovators seeking to safeguard their intellectual assets in today’s competitive market landscape.
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