The field of technology and the law spans legal issues covering the use, development and monetization of technology. Now more than ever, technology leaders need to be aware of the legal framework within which they are innovating. This program will cover how companies can use these legal frameworks to foster innovation, secure competitive advantages, and monetize their assets.
This program is designed for technology professionals, product managers and start-ups who want to better understand the legal implications of using Generative AI, how data protection and privacy laws may impact product development, and how they can use copyright, patent and trade secret laws to protect their competitive advantage in the market.
Given the breadth of topics, this is a six-hour course taught in-person. Topics covered include:
Overview of Technology and the Law
Generative AI and Machine Learning
Privacy Laws
Data Protection
IP Rights in the Digital Age
E-commerce Laws
Technology Agreements
Sally has had a distinguished career as a business-focused legal executive with strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Selected by Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney to serve as Commissioner and then Chair of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, Sally oversaw the commission’s enforcement of the Fair Chance Hiring Law, Wage Equity Bill as well as investigations into claims of discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. She has advised businesses on the legal and regulatory landscape for DEI issues and how it can help drive innovation, productivity and profitability. In her board governance work, she has advised compensation committees on compensation strategies including severance benefits and equity awards, providing actionable recommendations to ensure the tenure of management teams undertaking strategic transactions. She has also guided organizations in structuring executive compensation plans that align business objectives with shareholder interests.
As a business-focused C-level legal advisor, Sally has led IPO efforts and provided strategic counsel to publicly traded (NASDAQ: AGGR & QLIK) and private equity-backed (Thoma Bravo, New Mountain Capital, Goldman Sachs, Apax Partners, and T.H. Lee) technology companies. Sally possess deep experience driving IP monetization and SaaS strategies, as well as structuring patent, data privacy, and open-source programs. She has extensive experience in corporate board governance, complex transactions, and M&A and has led over $3.5 billion in private-equity-backed recapitalization and M&A efforts. Sally currently serves as General Counsel to private equity backed software companies.
