DLA Piper Technology Sector

What's the global Tech sector's state of play today? Resilient or fragile? Optimistic or worried? We're keeping you in suspense for just a couple more weeks! If you would like to be the first to receive DLA Piper's Tech Index 2024 report, click here to register: http://spr.ly/6046l0Bq6 #TechIndex2024 #TechLaw

DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Diana Kelley as a principal in the firm’s #Telecom Practice. She will be based in the Washington, DC office. “Diana brings a deep understanding of the key issues facing the #space and #satellite industries based on her extensive experience dealing with companies, government and international bodies around the world. We are delighted to welcome her to our team and look forward to her helping our clients achieve their goals in this dynamic field,” said R. Michael Senkowski, global co-chair of DLA Piper’s Telecom practice. http://spr.ly/6048l14GI

DLA Piper advised Renesas Electronics (Renesas), a supplier of advanced #semiconductor solutions, in its acquisition of Altium Limited (Altium), a global leader in #ElectronicDesign systems. The DLA Piper US and Australia cross-border team was led by partners Shehzad Huda, J.D., M.S. (San Diego), David Ryan and James Stewart (both in Sydney), and also included partners Paolo Morante (New York), and Michelle Lara (San Diego); senior associate Madison Smith (Sydney); solicitor Abdul Ali (Sydney); associates Lana Turpie, Ken Rowles, Katerina Karaoglanova and Rebecca (Becca) X. (all in San Diego); as well as countless other partners and associates from around the globe. http://spr.ly/6043YfG2T

DLA Piper invites you to attend a webinar tomorrow, August 13, where we will explore key topics related to artificial intelligence #AI testing within the #employment space. Keith Sonderling, Commissioner of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, will join Zev J. E., Senior Director of Data Science at DLA Piper, to discuss the present regulatory landscape of AI in the workplace, the potential risks associated with employing AI in decision-making processes, the positive uses of AI, as well as offer best-practice recommendations for in-house employment lawyers navigating the technology-driven landscape of today. Please register at the link below. We hope to see you there! http://spr.ly/6048Y4HFe #AItesting #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #WorkplaceTechnology #EmploymentLaw

Are you interested in the intersection of law, technology, and innovation? Then you won't want to miss this insightful podcast episode by Samad Masood from Infosys Knowledge Institute in conversation with our Global Co-Chair of DLA Piper's Tech sector, Mark O'Conor. In this episode, Mark delves into his journey from the early days of the internet to the current boom in AI, sharing valuable lessons on: - Navigating the dynamic world of tech law - Building and managing diverse, high-performing teams - Strategizing for professional growth in a complex legal environment Throughout the conversation, Mark emphasises the need for continuous learning and curiosity in order to succeed in tech law, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of law and technology. Listen now: http://infy.com/3WNCmua #TechLaw #LegalTech #AI Hannah Smith Sarah Jayne Scott Gareth Stokes Kit Burden Magdalena Zmorka

AI legal issues and compliances are taking center stage for corporations. Gareth Stokes is deliberating on some very interesting topics at Responsible AI: Legal Conference by Infosys (https://lnkd.in/d2a5Un_T), along with senior legal counsels & AI experts. Please join the conversations by registering here: https://lnkd.in/dz36v56s #DLAPiperAI #TechLaw #DLAPiperTechnology

Congratulations to the global co-chair of our technology sector, Trent Dykes, who was recognized in The BTI Consulting Group's 2024 Client Service All-Stars report for his superior client service. The report is based solely on unprompted, confidential feedback from clients. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dvbv5QRF

We're excited to announce that in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Society for Computers and Law (SCL), our International Tech Sector Head Mark O'Conor (SCL Vice President) has co-edited a new book with Richard Susskind (SCL President): COMPUTERS & LAW - THE FIRST 50 YEARS. This book is a curated collection of the most impactful and insightful contributions from SCL's journals and magazines over the past five decades. Spanning nearly 400 pages, it covers both Techlaw and LawTech and features articles from many of the world's leading experts. The book includes seminal articles, memorable first pages, and standout headlines, along with members' reflections on the past and bold predictions for the future. Available this autumn. Secure your copy: https://lnkd.in/dHs6EG5B SCL - Society for Computers and Law Gareth Stokes Kit Burden Jeanne Dauzier

Incorporating AI into the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem will accelerate medical innovation, streamline research, enhance patient care and revolutionise drug development. There are many use cases for AI in this sector and although most businesses recognise the importance of using AI, many don’t yet know how best to deploy it. Read more in the Intelligent Tech chapter of our Life Sciences Index report: https://lnkd.in/eha6fNpX Mark O'Conor, Marco de Morpurgo, Lyndsey Olivia Hudson, Guy Burrows, Gareth Stokes #Techlaw #Lifesciencesindex #AI

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued guidance on outsourcing cloud services, emphasizing robust governance, thorough pre-outsourcing risk analysis, business continuity planning, and ICT/data security, while highlighting that institutions should ensure compliance with their expectations despite the guidance not being legally binding. Kit Burden explores the key take aways from the ECB guidelines in our latest publication – access it through the link below. https://lnkd.in/dXmE8Z85 #StrategicSourcing #CloudServices #DLAPiperTechnology #TechLaw