Join us for our Spring Legal Update presented by the WNY National Human Resource Association in collaboration with attorneys Jessica Copeland, Mario Ayoub and Seth Gilbertson from Bond, Shoeneck and King.
Get ready to stay ahead of the curve with a comprehensive update on the latest legal developments impacting human resources, AI in Recruiting, accommodation requests and investigations. Jessica and Mario will cover a range of relevant topics to keep you informed and prepared. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ensure compliance in your organization's HR practices.
Mario F. Ayoub is a Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney. Mario focuses his practice on the intersection of law and technology, including all aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity, as well as open source license review and technology vendor contract review and negotiations. He works with clients from a wide variety of industries to ensure they are compliant with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations and laws.
Mario works with clients in the healthcare, telecommunications, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction and professional services industries. Among his experience, he has:
- Responded to multiple data privacy and cybersecurity incidents, including:
- A ransomware attack on a national healthcare network that encrypted the medical records of over one million patients residing in all 50 states. Mario conducted a state law and HIPAA breach notification analysis, coordinated a three-day mailing effort and fielded inquiries from state regulators.
- A business email compromise where the incident resulted in a fraudulently misdirected wire transfer to a bad actor. Mario coordinated with forensic investigators and law enforcement to successfully recover $300,000 for a large federal contractor.
- Drafted legal documents including terms of use, data processing agreements, business associate agreements, incident response plans and business continuity plans.
- Counseled clients regarding compliance with privacy authorities including the CCPA, GDPR, CAN-SPAM Act, BIPA, COPPA, HIPAA, NYDFS Cyber Regulations and NY SHIELD Act.
Prior to joining Bond, Mario was an associate attorney working on data privacy and cybersecurity matters and before that was a judicial intern for the Hon. Richard J. Arcara, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
Jessica L. Copeland is an Intellectual Property & Technology Attorney from Bond Shoeneck and King.
Jessica advises her clients in all aspects of business counsel and disputes, with a particular focus on data privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property. Jessica is chair of the firm's cybersecurity and data privacy practice and a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) through the ANSI-accredited International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Jessica’s broad experience includes advising clients on data privacy compliance, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) governance, data breach response, and intellectual property protection. She defends clients in data breach class action litigations and routinely manages data incidents, breaches and advises on breach notification obligations. Jessica's work on incident response matters includes providing counsel navigating ransomware attacks, business email compromises and inadvertent disclosures. Specifically, Jessica handles forensic engagement and oversight, threat actor negotiations, and insurance coverage matters. Jessica also prepares incident response strategies, information governance plans, AI policies, privacy policies and reviews technology and software contracts for data privacy compliance and intellectual property protection. She has a particularized knowledge on compliance with NY SHIELD Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and industry-focused compliance with the NY Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
Particular to her IP litigation experience, Jessica’s practice includes protecting patents and trademarks in federal and appellate courts and before the International Trade Commission for clients in industries such as medical and mechanical devices, computer software and hardware, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and e-commerce technologies. Jessica also assists clients in trademark prosecution and branding counsel. Jessica’s experience in appellate work includes argument before the Federal Circuit.
Jessica is a veteran commercial litigator with extensive trial and appellate advocacy experience, in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Bond, Jessica practiced in the New York City office of a prominent intellectual property law firm, Morgan & Finnegan, LLP, (acquired by Locke Lord), and she was a judicial intern for Judge Leonard D. Wexler in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Jessica is a certified mediator and a member of the Federal Court Mediation Panel for the Western District of the United States District Court.
Seth Gilbertson is a Labor and Employment Attorney. He brings direct experience in labor and employment, student affairs, investigations, and regulatory compliance matters to his clients, with an emphasis on educational institutions and nonprofits. Having served as a senior in-house advisor and outside counsel to institutions of all sizes, including the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Upstate Medical University and the University at Buffalo, Seth understands the needs of a variety of institutional clients.
Before joining Bond in 2022, Seth was chief labor and student affairs counsel for several SUNY campuses across New York and he served as primary system counsel for international programs, applied learning, records management, and other key issues. Today, Seth a leading voice and trusted advisor on matters ranging from Title IX to artificial intelligence.
Seth regularly handles labor and employment cases, including investigations and cases before the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He is nationally recognized as an expert in Office for Civil Rights investigations and has managed federal and state Clery Act, OFCCP and Title IX audits. With his understanding of institutional dynamics and regulatory requirements, Seth drafts and advises organizations on policies and governance documents, including student and employee handbooks, international programs, student accessibility, discrimination complaint procedures, and records management. He has led and served as counsel to task forces on student wellness and students with disabilities, he negotiated enterprise level contracts with organizations including Google and Microsoft, and he helped orchestrate a major bilateral student exchange program between New York State and China.
Seth is a frequent presenter at national higher education conferences, including Legal Issues in Higher Education and the National Association of College and University Attorney’s conferences, workshops and webinars.
Learning Objectives:
- Stay current on recent legal developments affecting human resources, including updates to AI in Recruiting and other employment laws and regulations.
- Understand the implications of recent court decisions and how they may impact HR policies and procedures.
- Gain a foundational understanding prominent AI systems and HR applications
- Learn about the key privacy and security risks associated with the use of AI.
- Understand legal requirements and industry best practices for implementing HR and hiring AI tools.
- Gain insights into emerging trends in HR law and best practices for navigating complex legal issues in the workplace.
- Explore case studies and practical examples to apply legal updates to real-world HR scenarios.
- Network with fellow HR professionals and legal experts to exchange ideas and best practices.
REGISTER NOW to secure your spot and ensure you don't miss out on these important legal updates! Registration and breakfast from 8:30am-9am, program runs from 9am-10:30am.
This program is approved by SHRM and HRCI for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®) or SHRM.
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