Laura Belmont
General Counsel at Civis Analytics
As an attorney, compliance professional, and mom, Laura spend most of my days listening, solving problems, distilling complex concepts into easily-digestible information, and answering “why” and “how” questions.
Started her career in the non-profit sector focusing on disability advocacy and civil rights, and then took what she thought would be a quick detour to private practice. Much to her surprise, She enjoyed working at a large law firm – the fast pace, the novel legal issues, the intellectual and academic rigor, and the incredibly talented colleagues and mentors. When it came time to return home to Philadelphia, She transitioned to an in-house role so that she could focus on what she liked most about lawyering – working closely with businesses, creatively navigating complex issues, and solving problems with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and practicality.
Matt Kohel
Partner at Saul Ewing.
Attorney who counsels clients on complex commercial litigations and business disputes, intellectual property matters, and with data privacy issues.
THIS COURSE ONLY OFFERS PA CLE
From Code to Clause: In-House Essentials for Negotiating AI Software Agreements
Event Description
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across business operations, in-house legal teams are increasingly responsible for negotiating technology agreements that account for how AI actually functions. Unlike traditional software, AI systems introduce new complexities around data flows, training inputs, model behavior, intellectual property ownership, regulatory exposure, and ongoing monitoring. These realities demand a contracting approach that is both technically informed and strategically aligned with enterprise risk. For today’s corporate legal departments, understanding the mechanics of AI is now essential to drafting enforceable, business-ready contract terms.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, for an in-person program featuring Laura Belmont, General Counsel at Civis Analytics, and Matt Kohel, Partner at Saul Ewing. Together, they will translate complex AI concepts into practical guidance for in-house counsel, walking through the four foundational pillars of effective AI software agreements. Through real-world examples and negotiation strategies, this session will equip legal teams to proactively manage AI-related risk and craft contract terms that reflect how AI products truly operate.
Event Schedule (In Person Only)
- 5:30–6:00 PM: Registration
- 6:00–7:30 PM: Panel Discussion
- 7:30–8:30 PM: Cocktail Networking Reception
Key Takeaways
- How to define the AI use case and map information flows to anchor performance, compliance, and risk allocation
- Strategies for managing data rights and IP ownership across training data, model inputs, and AI-generated outputs
- Approaches to structuring warranties, indemnities, and liability caps to address AI-specific risks and unpredictable model behavior
- How to craft audit and oversight provisions that support compliance with emerging AI regulations while maintaining workable vendor relationships
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house counsel advising on commercial contracting, technology procurement, AI governance, privacy, IP, or enterprise risk management. It is particularly valuable for legal teams evaluating AI vendors, negotiating agreements involving generative or machine learning capabilities, or building internal frameworks to responsibly deploy AI across the organization.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS ONLY OPEN TO FULL TIME IN-HOUSE COUNSELS.
There is NO COST to attend this program!
This program is FREE, thanks to our gracious sponsor, Saul Ewing!