Program Details
2026-04-10 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2026-04-10 14:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ESTExplore how to identify and protect AI trade secrets while building stronger litigation positions. Learn governance practices, access controls, criminal reporting procedures, and strategic framing techniques essential for handling today’s high-stakes AI misappropriation disputes.
Robert Counihan
Matthew Damm
Noah Solowiejczyk
Ben Herbert 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm ESTDevelop practical trial skills for AI trade secret cases, from building a compelling case theory to managing expert witnesses. Learn to prove misappropriation, defend against claims, and present complex technical evidence persuasively to judges and juries.
Robert CounihanMatthew DammNoah SolowiejczykBen HerbertRobert Counihan is a first-chair litigator and co-lead of Fenwick’s Patent Litigation practice, representing life sciences and technology companies in high-stakes IP and trade secret disputes. With advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, he brings rare scientific depth to complex litigation, helping clients resolve “bet-the-company” matters efficiently and in alignment with long-term business goals.
Matthew Damm is a seasoned employment litigator, counselor, and strategist who helps startups, emerging growth companies, and established businesses navigate their most complex labor and employment challenges. Known for translating legal complexity into practical business guidance, Matthew serves as a trusted advisor to founders and executives who need clear, actionable counsel at the intersection of rapid growth and workforce risk.
Noah Solowiejczyk draws on more than a decade as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to provide clear, actionable guidance in high-stakes, high-scrutiny cases. At Fenwick, he advises AI, fintech, blockchain, and deeptech companies on internal investigations, enforcement defense, and strategic compliance — working proactively with clients to anticipate issues in sensitive areas such as export controls, trade secrets, and national security before they escalate into crises.
Ben Herbert is a seasoned trial lawyer whose practice centers on patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation, with a particular focus on companies in the technology, AI, hardware, and software sectors. Known for his ability to handle complex, high-stakes IP disputes from strategy through verdict, Ben brings deep courtroom experience and a practical understanding of how trade secret and patent law apply in rapidly evolving technology arenas.
Robert Counihan is a first-chair litigator and co-lead of Fenwick’s Patent Litigation practice, representing life sciences and technology companies in high-stakes IP and trade secret disputes. With advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, he brings rare scientific depth to complex litigation, helping clients resolve “bet-the-company” matters efficiently and in alignment with long-term business goals.
Matthew Damm is a seasoned employment litigator, counselor, and strategist who helps startups, emerging growth companies, and established businesses navigate their most complex labor and employment challenges. Known for translating legal complexity into practical business guidance, Matthew serves as a trusted advisor to founders and executives who need clear, actionable counsel at the intersection of rapid growth and workforce risk.
Noah Solowiejczyk draws on more than a decade as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York to provide clear, actionable guidance in high-stakes, high-scrutiny cases. At Fenwick, he advises AI, fintech, blockchain, and deeptech companies on internal investigations, enforcement defense, and strategic compliance — working proactively with clients to anticipate issues in sensitive areas such as export controls, trade secrets, and national security before they escalate into crises.
Ben Herbert is a seasoned trial lawyer whose practice centers on patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation litigation, with a particular focus on companies in the technology, AI, hardware, and software sectors. Known for his ability to handle complex, high-stakes IP disputes from strategy through verdict, Ben brings deep courtroom experience and a practical understanding of how trade secret and patent law apply in rapidly evolving technology arenas.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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