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Worried about falling behind on AI? You’re not alone. Our global survey reveals that financial services business leaders are increasingly aware of their organizations’ ability to keep pace with developments in AI and technology and despite recognizing its importance, fewer than a third have a clear AI strategy in place. AI is reshaping the business landscape, and business leaders believe that AI capabilities will be the primary driver of M&A activity over the next few years. Understand how you can prepare to stay ahead in our new report, The Next Organization. Request your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gTUv4Pre Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dH9cJ8JS #ArtificialIntelligence #TheNextOrganization

“The economic and political climate has driven legal changes that have impacted on the financial services industry, and particularly upon my career in this sector,” says Mayer Brown alumnus Miles Bake. Currently a senior adviser to the Bank of England’s Independent Evaluation Office, Miles gives an insight into his career trajectory at the Bank and outlines the synergies and skills he has drawn upon in legal, policy, compliance, and governance functions over the years. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4caY0xy #MayerBrownAlumni

For the latest installment of our Leadership in the Law series, we welcomed Danielle McCoy, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Fannie Mae. In her discussion with our partner Rajesh De, Danielle shared her perspectives on a variety of topics ranging from the unique challenges of rising to the first chair within the same organization to managing the legal function in a highly regulated business environment. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g8UBMHTR #legalleadership

Mayer Brown’s Nicole Saharsky and Gail Levine filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the Futures Industry Association, the Managed Funds Association, and the American Investment Council, challenging the FTC’s rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide. The Northern District of Texas just agreed with our clients. It preliminarily enjoined the FTC from enforcing its rule on the parties. A final decision is expected by the Texas court by August 30, 2024. You can read the amicus brief here: https://lnkd.in/gb4e8MGw #FTC #noncompete  

📢 Calling business leaders and legal professionals: join our webinar on Monday, July 8 for a discussion on recent developments in the Financial Services sector. In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, business transformation has emerged as the answer for organizations aiming to thrive and create value. Our study, The Next Organization: Seven Dimensions of Successful Business Transformation, identifies the critical elements that will define "The Next Organization" and highlights the perspectives of sector leaders and general counsels on what it takes to succeed in the next economy. During the webinar, Chris Chapman, Lauren B. Pryor and Jeff Taft, will highlight several key dimensions that characterize a future-ready business. These dimensions serve as the foundation for our discussion on the significant blockers and accelerators of successful business transformation within the Financial Services sector. 📅 Register today: https://lnkd.in/gsawYGhA ➡ Have you read our report yet? Access it here: https://lnkd.in/gTUv4Pre #TheNextOrganization #FinancialServices

🎧 We're back with the latest episode of The Legal Eye on AI: The EU View and UK Approach, our podcast exploring the most common questions global companies are asking about the landmark legislation. In this episode, our hosts Ana Bruder and Oliver Yaros are joined by Gabriela Kennedy, Arsen Kourinian, Cristiane Manzueto, and Dominique Shelton Leipzig to discuss AI governance, common grounds and synergies between proposed frameworks globally. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g7iCwyMA #euaiact #artificialintelligence

Our latest Asia IP & TMT Quarterly Review covers a number of recent legal developments in arbitration, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and telecommunications and the influence these developments would have in the IP and TMT space in Asia. We discuss the growing popularity of arbitration over litigation for IP & TMT disputes in Asia, and how the new 2024 HKIAC Rules have been designed to promote efficiency and diversity in international arbitration. In the AI space, we look at the new Artificial Intelligence Model Personal Data Protection Framework in Hong Kong, which provides practical recommendations and guidelines for organisations considering AI systems reliant on personal data. Against the background of Scarlett Johansson’s complaint of OpenAI’s voice assistant, we also look at a recent court decision issued by the Beijing Internet Court involving the unauthorised use of voice recordings to train an AI text-to-speech application. This edition also explores the easing of cross-border data transfer requirements and the relaxation of foreign investment restrictions on value-added telecom services in China. The Asia IP & TMT report is co-authored by Gabriela Kennedy, Amita Haylock, Jennifer Huang, Maleeha Khan, Joshua Woo, and Grace Wong. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gBUShj7y #Arbitration #AI #DataProtection #HongKong #China

In our webinar on Enterprise Risk Management: The Critical Importance for a Proactive, Predictive, Preventive State, our multi-disciplinary panel addressed the strategies needed for managing risk across an entire organization in today’s ever-changing global threat environment. On the topic of board transparency and related risks, Stephen Lilley shared his insights. We are providing clients with the tools to visualize, interpret, contextualize, and prioritize various forms of risk input in a timely and objective manner, ultimately converting it into actionable intelligence. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/gAaRq9TJ Learn more about our practice here: https://lnkd.in/gSYJi8Hn #enterpriserisk #riskmanagement

Katy McNeil, Chicago-based Projects and Infrastructure partner candidly shares how she navigates life and work as a full-time partner, parent and caregiver to her husband who has ALS, and how she is supported by her fellow partners, the firm and her family. Access Katy's inspiring story featured by Law.com here: https://lnkd.in/gZcry32w #caregiving #lawyers

During a Pride Month Quiz Night in Hong Kong, Mayer Brown Asia represented one of five teams whose knowledge was tested about legal, cultural, entertainment and historical aspects of the LGBT+ community around the world. Congratulations to the winning team, Glitter Fever! Our Hong Kong office worked with nonprofit Community Business to organize the event. All participants were a part of the nonprofit’s LGBT+ Mentorship Program, which sets out to increase the number of LGBT+ professionals in the leadership pipeline in Hong Kong to influence policy and decision-making across industry sectors. #PrideMonth2024 #inclusionmatters #MBcelebratesPride #allyship