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6.03.26
IAPP AI Governance Global Europe
On June 3, Wilson Sonsini partner Laura De Boel will speak at the IAPP AI Governance Global Europe conference on the panel, “From Principles to Practice: Navigating the AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice.” The discussion will explore how the EU AI Act’s Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI) translates broad principles into operational expectations for model development, deployment, and governance. Laura will be joined by Brendan Selby, Privacy Counsel at Google. For more information, please visit the event website.
Speaking Engagements
10.07.25
AI in Banking and Insurance: Aligning Innovation & Data Protection
Wilson Sonsini partner Laura De Boel will take part in the panel session titled, "Artificial Intelligence in Banking and Insurance: Aligning Innovation and Data Protection" at Wintegrity's Reshaping Banking and Financial Services Conference on October 7th at 2:05pm.
WSGR Events
6.10.25
Children's Online Protection: An Update on Key Legal Developments Across the U.S., EU and UK
Join Wilson Sonsini's Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Group for a timely webinar exploring the latest legal developments impacting online services in the U.S., EU, and UK. This session will feature a special focus on children's privacy and online safety, highlighting key regulatory changes, compliance deadlines, and best practices.
Speaking Engagements
5.13.25
IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2025
Please join Privacy and Cybersecurity partner Laura De Boel, along with Kate Colleary (Director, Pembroke Privacy) and Eduardo Ustaran (Partner, Hogan Lovells), for their workshop, "EU AI Act Comprehensive," on May 13 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2025.
Speaking Engagements
11.18.24
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress, Europe’s must-attend data protection event, is returning for its 13th year in Brussels. Learn from subject matter experts and gain working knowledge to assess ways to improve your current data protection operations and safely integrate new technologies.
WSGR Events
7.09.24
AI-volution | Global AI Governance: What Should We Do Now?
New AI regulations are rapidly emerging around the globe, presenting companies with a raft of new compliance obligations which may vary across regions. It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to keep up-to-date with this evolving legal landscape and to translate it into an actionable AI governance program.
Speaking Engagements
4.03.24
Will you ban my AI? A Deep Dive into Recent AI-related Regulatory Action in Europe
Please register for the join for the upcoming panel featuring Wilson Sonsini partner Laura De Boel in “Will you ban my AI? A Deep Dive into Recent AI-related Regulatory Action in Europe.” Panelists will discuss recent enforcement actions from regulators in Europe in the field of artificial intelligence. They will discuss key regulatory concerns under the GDPR and assess the impact of the AI Act. Panelists will provide insights into the focus areas of European regulators. They will also provide practical tips and draw from their own experience managing their organizations’ AI governance programs.
WSGR Events
3.27.24
AI-volution | Complying with New Assessment Obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is just a few steps removed from becoming law. Now is the right time for companies to dive into the new requirements for providing and using AI systems in the EU. This webinar focuses on the new assessment requirements for high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI. Our Wilson Sonsini experts will discuss the scope of these new requirements and explain when they will become applicable. They will provide step-by-step guidance on conducting assessments under the AI Act, including risk assessments and fundamental rights impact assessments. Our experts will also explore the intersection with assessment obligations under other EU laws, such as the GDPR.
WSGR Events
12.19.23
AI-volution | The EU AI Act Is Here! An Analysis of Last-Minute, Agreed-Upon Changes and Tips for How to Prepare
The EU just agreed on the world's first comprehensive legal framework on AI. After record-breaking negotiations between EU institutions, a final deal was struck late on Friday, December 8. If adopted, the AI Act will ban certain AI systems, regulate general purpose AI models, and impose heavy obligations on high-risk AI systems, subject to high fines. Join us for this webinar to learn about the last-minute changes that were agreed upon and learn useful tips on how to prepare.
WSGR Events
12.05.23
AI-volution | New Legal AI Developments in the U.S., the EU, the UK, and China: Differences and Similarities
Global approaches to regulating AI are evolving quickly, creating a complex web of requirements for companies to navigate. From President Biden's recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence to the European Union's AI Act; from the UK's AI Safety Summit to China's latest Provisions on Generative Artificial Intelligence Services, diverse approaches to regulating AI are emerging.
Affiliated Programs
11.15.23
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress
Europe’s top gathering of data protection professionals is returning for its 12th year in Brussels. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress 2023 is the place for delegates to gain insights and working knowledge that will allow you to set a course for the future of your data protection operation. Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor this year’s event. To learn more about the conference, and the IAPP, click here.
WSGR Events
11.09.23
AI-volution | The New EU AI Act: What Companies Need to Know Now
The Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act") is in the final stages of the EU legislative process. It is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, after which it will likely become a global standard for AI legislation. The AI Act and its obligations has attracted attention from around the world due to its novel nature and anticipated impact on providing and using AI in the EU.