Hot Topics in AI Lawyers Should Know: AI and copyright changes, the AI policy act, and rules of professional conduct in use of AI

Courtney Sarnow, Partner | Culhane Meadows

Courtney Sarnow is a partner in the Atlanta office of Culhane Meadows with over twenty five years of experience in a broad-based transactional practice with a specific focus on intellectual property and technology. She has developed a distinctly creative and problem solving approach to address client plans and issues. As a young attorney, Ms. Sarnow learned that focusing on what a client can’t do and shouldn’t do is unnecessarily limiting and seldom helps the client maximize corporate opportunities. Her approach of looking for ways to accomplish corporate goals within an informed legal framework is more valuable for growth focused, technology forward companies than a stereotypical corporate counsel who instinctively thwarts innovation.

Early in her career with Dow, Lohnes & Albertson in Atlanta, she worked in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group and in IP Licensing with traditional clients, as well as some unusual NASCAR and Professional Bull Rider representation thrown in from time to time. This gave her an appreciation for creative clients. After a sojourn in Philadelphia at Temple University as a Teaching Fellow earning an LLM in Law Teaching and studying developing issues in computer law and software licensing, she returned to Atlanta to teach as an Adjunct at Emory Law and develop a practice focused on intellectual property protection and general corporate strategies for artists, inventers and innovative entrepreneurial ventures.

Dhara Shah, Counsel | InfoLawGroup LLP

Dhara focuses her practice on data privacy and technology law. Dhara’s technical background and proficiency with a wide range of programming languages allows her to engage with clients’ in-house legal and operational teams to identify and handle the legal aspects of highly technical issues – while simultaneously meeting business objectives and protecting consumer privacy interests. Dhara serves as the lead of the IAPP’s AI Governance Group and is on the board of the Arizona State Bar’s Technology Advisory Group.

Cari L. Sheehan, JD | Indiana University Kelley School of Business

Cari Sheehan is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business – Indianapolis where she currently teaches Commercial Law and Business Ethics. Additionally, Ms. Sheehan is an Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law where she has taught courses in Appellate Practice and Procedure, Torts, and Professional Responsibility. In practice, Ms. Sheehan is a conflict ethics attorney at Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary advising on ethical issues. Ms. Sheehan is a well-respected seminar and continuing legal education speaker covering a range of ethical issues across various platforms both locally and on a national level. Similarly, Ms. Sheehan authors a business ethics column in conjunction with the Hamilton County Business Journal about the benefits and pitfalls of business ethics.

Contact Info:
Email: clsheeha@iu.edu; or csheehan@scopelitis.com
Tel: (812) 239-4187
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/cari-sheehan-esq-7583ba3b

Session I – AI and Copyright – Analyzing The Legal Impact of Generative AI Under the Copyright Act | 11:40am – 1:50pm

• Copyright Basics. What does copyright law protect? What are the limitations on that protection?
• Generative AI basics. (non-technical) What it is, what it isn’t and where it is heading

Break | 12:40pm – 12:50pm

• The Intersection of Copyright Law and Generative AI
  • AI training and scraping as Infringement or Fair Use
  • AI generated works as Infringement or Fair Use
  • The problem of AI “authorship” of creative works under the Copyright Act
• Gaps in the Current Law
  • Protection of Style
  • Name Image and Likeness
• Best Practices. How to Survive in a Legal Environment that Changes on a Daily Basis

Break | 1:50pm – 2:00pm

Session II – The AI Policy Act – What This Means for Businesses and the Future of AI Regulation in the US | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

• Generative AI
• Breakdown of Utah’s AI Policy Act
• Key Considerations for Businesses Using AI
• Future of AI Legislation in the US

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

Session III – Ethical AI in Law: Navigating the Rules of Professional Conduct | 3:10pm – 4:10pm

• Discussion of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 8.4.
• Discussion of the proper uses of AI for attorneys in compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct
• Live demonstrations of ChatGPT and the dangers for attorneys
• Discussion of other concerns regarding AI regarding client use, evidence manipulation, and cybersecurity