Frontiers of disruptive tech
GC magazine partnered with Winston & Strawn to host a roundtable discussion with general counsel at the frontiers of technological innovation in the heart of Silicon Valley. From AI to regulation, their insights paint a picture of uncertainty – but equally one of cautious optimism about the future of business.
To say that disruptive technologies will be a catalyst of great change – not just in the legal profession, but wider business – is redundant. While that may sound somewhat controversial, in Silicon Valley – the heart of technological innovation – it’s perhaps more accurately an understated perspective.
But how do the in-house legal departments working closest to the action – those employed by emerging, new-era tech companies – manage to stay ahead of the curve in a way that allows them to credibly advise on legal issues at the cutting edge? How do traditional law firms ensure they are keeping in lockstep with industries undergoing technology-inspired change?
