R&G Tech Studio

AI Innovation vs. Safety—Insights on a New Executive Order

Ropes & Gray LLP — Wed, 07 May 2025 09:20:53 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Ropes & Gray partners and co-leaders of the firm’s AI initiative, Megan Baca and Ed McNicholas, delve into the key implications of President Trump’s new AI Executive Order 14179, contrasting it with the previous Biden administration's approach to AI regulation. They explore the nuances of AI innovation versus AI safety, the potential conflicts between federal and state regulations, and the global landscape of AI governance. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how companies can navigate the evolving regulatory environment while balancing innovation and compliance.

Navigating AI Literacy—Understanding the EU AI Act

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:16:43 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Rohan Massey, a leader of Ropes & Gray’s data, privacy and cybersecurity practice, is joined by data, privacy and cybersecurity counsel Edward Machin to discuss the AI literacy measures of the EU AI Act and how companies can meet its requirements to ensure their teams are adequately AI literate. The conversation delves into the broad definition of AI systems under the EU AI Act, the importance of AI literacy for providers and deployers of AI systems, and the context-specific nature of AI literacy requirements. They also provide insights into the steps organizations should take to understand their roles under the AI Act, develop training modules, and implement policies and procedures to comply with AI literacy principles.

Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Partner Raj Banerjee

Ropes & Gray LLP — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:12:41 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, host Brad Flint, co-leader of Ropes & Gray’s venture capital and emerging companies practice, is joined by Raj Banerjee, a partner in both the venture capital and emerging companies practice, as well as the IP transactions group at Ropes & Gray. Raj shares insights from his extensive experience as a life sciences lawyer, focusing on the intersection of AI and life sciences. He discusses the significant trends in AI investment, the impact of AI on corporate America, and how these developments are reshaping the venture investing world. Raj also highlights the role Ropes & Gray plays in helping clients navigate these exciting changes, from structuring licensing deals to providing specialized regulatory advice.

Managing Principal and Global Head of Advanced E-Discovery and A.I. Strategy Shannon Capone Kirk

Ropes & Gray LLP — Thu, 16 May 2024 13:05:29 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, managing principal and global head of advanced E-Discovery and A.I. strategy Shannon Capone Kirk sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how new and ever-evolving technology is impacting her clients, particularly generative AI, and the challenges that arise in litigation and compliance. She also discusses her team’s development of the AI Court Order Tracker, which examines standing orders and local rules on the use of AI in connection with court filings.

Ed Black as Technology Strategy Leader

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:40:20 -0500

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, asset management partner Melissa Bender engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ropes & Gray’s technology strategy leader Ed Black. They delve into the firm's innovative artificial intelligence (AI) initiative, exploring the profound impact of AI on the legal services industry. Gain insights into the strategic integration of AI in client service and discover the evolving expectations of clients in this dynamic landscape. Tune in as they unravel the transformative intersection of law and technology.

Litigation & Enforcement Partner Helen Gugel

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:34:28 -0500

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, asset management partner Melissa Bender sits down with litigation & enforcement partner Helen Gugel to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and related technologies, and potential impacts for clients operating in this space.

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Co-Leader Rohan Massey

Ropes & Gray LLP — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:01:02 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, data, privacy & cybersecurity co-lead Rohan Massey sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss how he goes into crisis mode when his clients are hit with a ransomware attack and how he works in tandem with forensics experts, communications and crisis response teams to understand the scope of the breach and its impact on clients.

Mergers & Acquisitions Partner Sarah Young

Ropes & Gray LLP — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:17:22 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, mergers & acquisitions partner Sarah Young sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how she advises clients on all aspects of corporate strategy, and whether she thinks artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact her clients in the months and years ahead.

IP Transactions & Technology Counsel Emily Karlberg

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:40:09 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, intellectual property transactions and technology counsel Emily Karlberg discusses the critical role intellectual property plays in carve-out transactions.

Strategic Transactions Co-Leader Marko Zatylny

Ropes & Gray LLP — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:29:44 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, strategic transactions co-lead Marko Zatylny sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss how the current regulatory and geopolitical environments are affecting how tech companies are evaluating future opportunities globally.

Litigation & Enforcement Partner Ama Adams

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 02 May 2023 12:03:59 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, litigation & enforcement partner Ama Adams, who’s also the managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s Washington, D.C. office, sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how she helps clients bridge the gap between ongoing national security concerns and the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

IP Transactions and Technology Co-Leader Megan Baca

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:33:33 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, intellectual property transactions and technology co-leader Megan Baca, who’s also co-leader of the firm’s digital health initiative, sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss the innovation of AI and its impacts on collaboration, research and development, particularly in the digital health space.

TMT "Dealmaker of the Year" Mike Roh

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:17:59 -0400

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, private equity partner Mike Roh sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss the significant private equity-backed technology deals that led him to win the prestigious honor of “Dealmaker of the Year—Technology, Media & Telecommunications.” Mike is a highly sought-after private equity attorney known for his impressive track record of advising leading PE firms on leveraged buyouts, public and private M&A, PIPE investments and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. From 2021-2022, Mike and the Ropes & Gray team worked on two notable transactions for McAfee, a TPG-backed enterprise software company. The first deal consisted of carving out and selling McAfee’s enterprise software business from the consumer business, and then subsequently, selling the consumer business to a consortium of private equity investors. Throughout the episode, Mike and Ed talk about the complexities of the transactions and how the current political climate impacted the deals.

Energy & Infrastructure Co-Leader Taylor Hart

Ropes & Gray LLP — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:30:36 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, energy & infrastructure co-lead Taylor Hart sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss his private equity transactions practice, and shares some insights about the interconnectivity of the data infrastructure ecosystem.

IP Transactions and Technology Associate Josh Jackson

Ropes & Gray LLP — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:42:04 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, IP transactions and technology associate Josh Jackson sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss his practice and how he provides legal tech support to companies and organizations to help solve their business challenges.

Asset Management Counsel Ed Baer

Ropes & Gray LLP — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:03:36 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, asset management counsel Ed Baer sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss his journey from private practice to in-house counsel (and back again), and shares his thoughts on the future of exchange-traded Bitcoins.

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Partner Fran Faircloth

Ropes & Gray LLP — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:25:22 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss how she counsels clients on a wide variety of privacy and cybersecurity concerns, including cyberattacks and data breaches, and how it’s helpful that she has a couple FBI agents on speed dial that she can contact whenever needed.

Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Co-Leader Ed McNicholas

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:16:58 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, data, privacy & cybersecurity co-lead Ed McNicholas sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss how his time as a litigator on the investigations team in the Clinton White House led him to a career in data privacy, and shares his insights on how the value of data continues to increase as technologies evolve.

IP Transactions and Technology Partner Regina Sam Penti

Ropes & Gray LLP — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:23:45 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, technology and intellectual property transactions partner Regina Sam Penti sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss her practice and how she, as an MIT-trained engineer, leverages her background to counsel clients on technology transactions.

Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Co-Leader Brad Flint

Ropes & Gray LLP — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:35:10 -0500

In this episode of the R&G Tech Studio, venture capital & emerging companies co-lead Brad Flint sits down with technology, media & telecommunications co-lead Ed Black to discuss his practice and to share his thoughts on the evolving tech and regulatory landscape impacting the venture community.

Private Equity Partner Scott Abramowitz

Ropes & Gray LLP — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:27:12 -0400

Welcome to the R&G Tech Studio, a Ropes & Gray podcast series highlighting the firm’s technology attorneys, their respective practice areas and how the ever-changing tech landscape impacts their clients. On this inaugural episode, private equity partner Scott Abramowitz sits down to discuss his practice and how the fintech industry has evolved with TMT co-lead Ed Black.