Spencer Fane attorney Shawn Tuma recently spoke at both CISO XC’s Fall Executive Event in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and the Mindfluence CISO/Executive Leadership Forum in Durant, Oklahoma.
On October 9, Shawn led the closing keynote at the CISO XC gathering, Battle Preparation: Training with the T-800’s Legal Arsenal. This presentation supplied data security leaders with additional training for navigating the evolving AI landscape in a way that constrains risks while enabling innovation. Shawn covered key laws, regulations, policies, and governance processes and provided practical tips for applying these frameworks in real-world scenarios.
At the October 19-20 Mindfluence Forum, Shawn joined the Beyond the Hype: Building a Responsible and Resilient AI Roadmap panel. This discussion provided a “reality check” on generative artificial intelligence and the concept of artificial general intelligence – the idea of AI reaching human levels of complexity and capabilities. The panelists focused on data quality, governance, and ethical practices.
At the firm, Shawn co-leads the firm’s Cyber | Data | Artificial Intelligence | Emerging Technology Practice Group while serving as Office Managing Partner for the firm’s Plano, Texas, location. In addition to these leadership roles and extensive thought leadership throughout the industry, he maintains a robust law practice that helps a wide range of clients navigate cybersecurity, data privacy, data breach and incident response, regulatory compliance, computer fraud-related legal issues, and cyber-related litigation. Increasingly, Shawn also advises companies on the legal, ethical, and operational governance of AI systems. He assists in the design and implementation of AI governance programs that align with evolving U.S. and international laws, standards, and frameworks; evaluates AI systems for transparency, accountability, and fairness; and integrates AI controls into broader cyber and data governance programs.