Washington, DC (May 26, 2026) – As companies across industries accelerate investment in artificial intelligence technologies, Venable LLP announced today's launch of Season 2 of the AI and IP: The Legal Frontier podcast, a nine-episode series examining the legal, commercial, and intellectual property issues emerging from the AI boom. Hosted by Justin E. Pierce, partner and co-chair of Venable's Intellectual Property Division, the new season features conversations with Venable attorneys and leaders from Amazon, Gap, CSC Leasing, Spin Master, Yokogawa, and Marvell Technology on how organizations are navigating governance, innovation, risk and competitive pressures in a rapidly changing environment.
"Businesses are making critical decisions about AI adoption and strategy in real time, often while the legal and regulatory landscape continues to evolve," said Pierce. "This season focuses on the practical challenges companies are facing today, from protecting intellectual property to managing risk and deploying AI responsibly at scale."
This year's schedule will include:
- Episode 1, "AI-Driven Enforcement in the E-Commerce Marketplace," with Kebharu Smith, director, Counterfeit Crimes Unit at Amazon
- Episode 2: "Building Trust with AI Governance Across Global Retail Brands," with Ethan Cohen, global head of privacy & AI compliance at Gap Inc., and Venable partner Meaghan Kent
- Episode 3: "Can Using AI Break Attorney-Client Privilege?" with Venable partner Calvin Nelson and David Levie
- Episode 4: "AI, the FDA and the Health, Wellness, and Beauty Industries," with Claudia Lewis, co-chair of Venable's FDA Group
- Episode 5: "AI Risk Management in Emerging Growth Companies," with Chris Crook, general counsel at CSC Leasing and Venable partner Calvin Nelson
- Episode 6: "Balancing AI Innovation and IP in the Toy Industry," with Kalvin Sie, VP, legal and associate general counsel at Spin Master, and Venable partner Meaghan Kent
- Episode 7: "AI and Brand Protection for Luxury and Celebrity Brands," with Venable partner Kristen Ruisi and counsel Maria Sinatra
- Episode 8: "AI in Industrial Automation and the Future of IP Strategy," with Mike Turner, director, IP Strategy at Yokogawa
- Episode 9: "Protecting Innovation in the AI Infrastructure Industry," with Kelvin Vivian, associate VP and deputy general counsel, IP at Marvell Technology
For more information, visit Venable's Artificial Intelligence webpage.
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