The Impact of AI on the Practice of Law

Our Mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between law and technology professionals by educating attorneys on technology to attorneys and technology executives on its laws and regulations. Legal Cyber Academy provides a comprehensive tool and evolving knowledge base through exclusive insights from world class cybersecurity, privacy, web 3.0, forensic, and e-discovery legal and technical practitioners. Earn CLE, CPE, and CE credits. (Refunds are available if you do not receive credit) At Legal Cyber Academy We recognize that technology, the cybersecurity threats it faces, and relevant laws and regulation are rapidly evolving, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Our platform is dedicated to empowering legal professionals with the skills and understanding necessary to navigate the complex landscape of technology in their field, enabling them to effectively advise clients, draft contracts, and navigate legal implications in a technology-driven world. Simultaneously, we strive to equip technology professionals with the legal knowledge they need to make informed decisions, ensure compliance with regulations, and limit liability. By fostering a deep understanding of legal frameworks, we hope to support technology professionals in creating innovative, compliant, and socially conscious technological advancements. Join us in our mission to reshape the way legal professionals and technology experts understand and interact with each other in a rapidly changing technical and legal landscape. Together, they will mitigate risk better, ensure compliance, and actively shape the future of technology and its accompanying laws.

Danie Garrie, Esq., is the Co-Founder of Law & Forensics LLC, where he heads the Computer Forensics and digital discovery Cybersecurity teams. Daniel has been a dominant voice in the computer forensics and cybersecurity space for the past 20 years, as an attorney and technologist. He is an adjunct professor at Harvard for Computer Forensics, and prior to Law & Forensics, he successfully built and sold several technology start-up companies. Since co-founding Law & Forensics LLC in 2008, Daniel has built it into one of the leading boutique firms specializing in cybersecurity and forensic engineering. He is a mediator, arbitrator, and e-discovery special master for JAMS and is a partner and head of Cybersecurity practice at Zeichner, Ellman & Krause LLP. Daniel earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science from Brandeis University, as well as a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Daniel has led cyber and forensic teams in some of the most visible and sensitive incidents in the United States. He and his team have worked globally for two of the top five banks and dozens of the largest private and public companies in the world. In addition, Daniel has been awarded several patents for advanced cybersecurity and forensic platforms he built with his team, including TableTop.AI, CustodyTrack.IO, and Forensic Scan. Daniel is also well-published in the cybersecurity space and has authored more than 200 articles and books. His work is cited by Black’s Law Dictionary 10th Ed. defining the terms 'software', 'internet', and 'algorithm'. Lastly, he has been recognized by several United States Supreme Court Justices for his legal scholarship and is a trusted source and thought leader for cybersecurity articles and opinions, cited over 500 times to date.

Ms. Hoffman is an accomplished leader and expert in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain, with a distinguished career spanning industry and government. Prior to her current role, she served as the Chief Technology Leader of Legal Strategy and Operations at Dell Technologies and spent a decade at IBM in Digital Transformation and Strategy, including as Co-Leader of the Global Watson AI Legal Practice. Her expertise in AI and Blockchain has earned her invitations to speak at prestigious events such as the Blockchain for Impact held at the UN in 2018 and the UN Data Forum in 2020 and 2021. Ms. Hoffman was also appointed as Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Distributed Ledger Technology and Market Infrastructure Subcommittee for the 2018 – 2021 term. She has testified in front of the CFTC on multiple occasions, including on topics such as “Blockchain Privacy & Confidentiality” and “The Current State of Blockchain Adoption.” In June 2019, Congress submitted to the Congressional Record the paper she co-authored titled “Diversity in Blockchain’s Initial Review of Facebook’s Project Libra.” Ms. Hoffman has one published patent for “Detecting Clusters and Relationships in Large Data Sets” (20180096047) and one pending patent for “Method and System for Pattern-based Home Network Configuration” (END820160894). Additionally, she is the co-author of the book eDiscovery Plain & Simple (ISBN-13:97814394079) and the co-founder of Women in eDiscovery (founded in 2007) and Diversity in Blockchain (founded in 2017). She is a Harvard graduate who holds a Certificate of Leader Development in National Security and Strategy from the U.S. Army War College. Her extensive experience and impressive accomplishments make her a highly respected figure in the world of Responsible AI and Blockchain. As her way of giving back to her local community in Orlando, Florida, Ms. Hoffman co-founded and serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Hope Center of Osceola County, which has helped over 45,000 homeless individuals since its inception. The Community Hope Center has received multiple awards and most recently, was presented with the Bob Allen Award from the Walt Disney Company and the Good Neighbor Award from Bank of America for its fight against homelessness. The Community Hope Center was an inspiration and was featured in the Oscar-Nominated Movie, The Florida Project.

Ben is the founder of Reality Defender (www.RealityDefender.ai), the leading provider of deepfake detection. Over the past 15 years, Ben has scaled multiple companies at the intersection of fintech, AI, and cybersecurity. Prior to this, Ben co-led cybersecurity and blockchain commercialization at Goldman Sachs and was a graduate intern at Google. Ben holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College.

Judge David Harvey is a barrister and a member of Sangro Chambers in Auckland, New Zealand. With 32 years of experience, he served as a District Court Judge. He is also an educator and an award-winning academic specializing in legal and information communications technology matters. Judge Harvey authored the leading New Zealand texts 'internet.law.nz – Selected Legal Issues in the Digital Paradigm' and 'Collisions in the Digital Paradigm: Law and Rulemaking in the Internet Age.' During his tenure as a District Court Judge, he presided over criminal jury trials, judge-alone criminal matters, civil proceedings, and the Youth Court. Since 1990, his involvement with New Zealand Courts on information technology initiatives has influenced his academic writing. Judge Harvey has presented numerous papers, both domestically and internationally, on law and technology matters, particularly focusing on how technology can improve court and judicial processes, as well as access to justice. His blogs provide a unique insight into top-level legal decision-making in an increasingly fast-changing world.