At the General Counsel Midwest Conference held in Chicago, Legal Speak engaged with a diverse audience, including general counsels, technologists, and industry professionals from multinational companies. A focal point of the conference was an interview session conducted by Patrick Smith, the host of Legal Speak. The discussion themes encompassed key issues such as budgeting, artificial intelligence, strategic leadership, and cybersecurity.
One of the notable interview sessions included Jennifer Abernathy, director and data privacy and compliance counsel at AAR Corp. Participants shared both personal insights from the conference sessions and outlined their strategic initiatives for the upcoming year. Further details on these discussions, which offer a glimpse into the pressing challenges and focal points for legal leaders, are available in this comprehensive summary.