Santa Clara University School of Law and Loyola University Chicago’s Institute for Investor Protection are teaming up to host a pivotal conference on February 7. The event, titled “Investor Protection Summit in the Age of Crypto and AI,” will delve into the rapidly changing financial landscape.
As technology reshapes financial systems, this summit brings together top minds from the legal, regulatory, academic, and tech industries. They will discuss the present and future of financial regulation and, most importantly, how to protect investors. A key point of discussion will be the implications of the Trump Administration’s recent executive order. This order promotes U.S. leadership in digital assets and establishes a working group to propose crypto industry regulations.
The summit will take place at Santa Clara University School of Law’s Charney Hall, located at 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a reception.
Cryptocurrency and AI offer innovative opportunities for investors, but they also introduce new risks. The summit will explore those risks, including market manipulation, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory uncertainty. The event’s goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of these trends, ensuring investors are better positioned to manage risk and make informed decisions.
Conference Highlights:
- Keynote Speakers: The summit will feature distinguished speakers. Confirmed speakers include Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase, and Joel Seligman, the former president of the University of Rochester.
- Panel Discussions: The conference will explore crucial issues related to:
- Ethical impacts of AI in corporate responsibility
- Regulation of new investment technologies like NFTs and Bitcoin
- The litigation terrain
- Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have opportunities to connect with thought leaders, academics, and industry professionals through targeted networking sessions and a closing reception.
Panel Topics in Detail:
- Social Justice & Digital Ethics: U.S. District Judge Edward Davila will lead a discussion on the ethical dimensions of AI in the corporate world. Experts like Florence Chee and Patricia H. Lee from Loyola Chicago, along with Linsey Krolik from Santa Clara Law, will also examine the social and ethical implications of AI and cryptocurrency, including access and equity.
- Regulation of Crypto, AI, and Other Novel Investments: Gina-Gail Fletcher (Duke Law), Edward Lee (Santa Clara Law), Lowell Ness (Perkins Coie), Steven A. Ramirez (Loyola Chicago Law), and Cheryl Wade (St. John’s Law) will analyze the current landscape and emerging regulatory challenges surrounding new investments like NFTs and Bitcoin.
- AI’s Impact on Litigation: Judge Sara Ellis, along with legal scholars David Yosifon and Sue Guan (both from Santa Clara Law), and Benjamin F. Jackson (Cohen Milstein), will delve into how AI is reshaping the litigation landscape. This discussion will include liability issues, the role of social media influence, and market manipulation.
- Closing Keynote: Joel Seligman, former president of the University of Rochester, and a renowned legal scholar, will provide a closing keynote and give his perspective on these complex issues.
This conference is designed for a diverse audience, including:
- Scholars
- Legal professionals
- Financial advisors
- Regulatory officials
- Editors and reporters covering technology, law, and finance
- Business leaders
- Academics and students
Registration: Registration information is available at the SCU Law website.
MCLE Credit: This event offers 6 hours of MCLE credit.
About Santa Clara University School of Law:
Santa Clara University School of Law is dedicated to educating lawyers. It is committed to excellence, ethics, and social justice. Santa Clara Law offers students an academically rigorous program, including certificates in several fields. Located near Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Law is well-known for its faculty engagement and focus on preparing students for practice.
About Loyola University Chicago Law School’s Institute for Investor Protection:
Loyola University Chicago Law School’s Institute for Investor Protection is a non-partisan academic center. The group prioritizes investor protection for the individual consumer and the public. The Institute seeks to shape policy issues affecting investors and to educate them about their rights.
Program Contacts:
- For questions regarding MCLE, registration, travel, and accommodations, contact: Noelia McKeever at nmckeever@scu.edu.
- For questions regarding the program agenda, topics, and speakers, contact: Patricia Lee at plee12@luc.edu.
Media Contact: Deborah Lohse | SCU Media Communications | dlohse@scu.edu | 408-554-5121
