Wilson Elser, Ankura and Privado AI hold a meeting on privacy, security, and AI governance
There are now over 150 relevant laws in AI across all states of the United States.
New York, October 19, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- National law firms in the United States, Wilson Elser, Ankura Consulting Group, LLC, and Privado AI, recently collaborated to host the first conference focusing on privacy, security, and AI governance. The event focused on the evolving laws regarding privacy and best practices in security. As organizations strive to cope with the increasingly complex state-level AI legal landscape, artificial intelligence became a central topic of discussion at the conference.
This meeting, titled “Convergence : The Intersection of Privacy Security & AI Governance”, was held on September 30th at the Wilson Elser New York office. Speakers included Wilson Elser, Ankura, Privado AI, as well as several insurance companies. The founder of Privado AI, JD Cheema, delivered a keynote speech on technology-driven data discovery and AI governance.
Wilson Elser Joint Head of Data Usage and AI Governance Business, Partner Jana Farmer, stated: "Privacy, security, and AI governance are no longer separate topics. Proxy-based AI, stricter regulations, and a more active law enforcement environment have brought them into the same discussion space." She also mentioned, "Currently, there is no comprehensive federal standard in the United States that regulates the use of AI."
Farmer said, "On the contrary, what we see is a rapidly expanding patchwork of state laws and regulations." She pointed out that in just the past year alone, more than 150 laws related to AI have been passed in several states, including New York, California, Utah, Texas, and Colorado. She stated, "Given this environment, companies should plan for the possibility that certain use cases for AI technologies may be restricted after deployment, in order to ensure that their AI investments can withstand the test of evolving regulations."
This event combines content tailored for practitioners with built-in opportunities for communication. Participants in the Convergence conference include chief legal officers, privacy and security professionals, cybersecurity and risk management experts, insurance and underwriting communities, as well as external consultants that provide services to these groups.
The special topics discussed at the meeting included:
Mastering Privacy and the AI Environment: From New Laws to the Courts
Guests present: Jana Slavina Farmer from Wilson Elser ( AIGP ); Ankura, Senior Director of Privacy Engineering and Technology, responsible for token issuance le Nguyen; JD Cheema from Privado; as well as Christina Van Wert, Senior Manager of Network and Professional Liability Insurance Team Tokio Marine HCC.
Topic: Privacy and AI regulation are continuing to develop on multiple fronts, and organizations are facing attention from legislators, regulatory agencies, and plaintiffs simultaneously. Through an interactive discussion, guests reviewed the latest privacy and AI legislation, current enforcement priorities, and litigation trends, providing participants with practical compliance guidelines that can be put into use immediately.
Cybersecurity and AI: Governing Proxy Systems
Guests present: Dominik Cvitanovic from Wilson Elser; John Schrader, Senior Managing Director of Ankura for Network, Privacy, and AI Security Business; Craig Linton, Head of Network Risk Underwriting Management in the United States; and Bridget Choi, Head of Network Insurance Products.
Topic: Proxy-based AI is reshaping the way organizations operate, bringing about new types of cybersecurity, contractual, and operational risks. Both insurers and insured parties are raising issues related to the deployment of such systems across various industries. Combining real-world deployment scenarios and cases of cyber incidents, guests provided participants with practical guidance on how to manage proxy-based AI before, during, and after an incident occurs.
Cybersecurity Traps and How to Avoid Angering Regulatory Authorities
Guests present: Anjali Das from Wilson Elser; le, Senior Director of Privacy Engineering and Technology, responsible for token issuance; Nguyen; Ankura, Senior Managing Director of Network, Privacy, and AI Security Business; John Schrader; as well as Cody Valdez, who formerly served as Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Attorney General's Office and is currently a lawyer at Wilson Elser.
Topic: When cyber security incidents occur, regulatory authorities are often not absent, and they increasingly intervene from multiple directions simultaneously. A single incident may lead to parallel reviews by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), state financial regulators, health privacy enforcement agencies, and state attorneys general, each of which has its own rules, time limits, and enforcement positions. Combining recent investigations and enforcement actions, this topic outlines the most common areas where organizations make mistakes and provides participants with a practical operation manual to help them remain compliant in the face of key regulatory authorities.
Implementing AI throughout the enterprise: A Practical Guide to Risk Management
Guests present: Jana Slavina Farmer from Wilson Elser ( AIGP ); Jonathan Meer from Wilson Elser; Scott Margolis, the General Manager of Data and Information Governance at Ankura; Matthew McQueeny from AAANow.ai and Earnfluencing; as well as Rahmila Nadi from Women Leading AI.
Topic: AI is changing the way organizations operate, and its legal and operational risks extend far beyond a single department. Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are still some common themes for various enterprises considering how to adopt AI responsibly. Through real scenarios that companies are currently facing, the guests provided practical and actionable advice to the participants regarding the legal and business implications of enabling AI.
Regarding the data usage of Wilson Elser and the governance business of AI
Wilson Elser indicates that this firm is a trusted law firm in the United States for privacy, security, and AI governance, and it is also a leading defense litigation firm in the field of privacy and class actions. For more information, please visit: https :// www.wilsonelser.com / data-use-ai-governance
About Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser indicates that this firm is a leading defense litigation law firm in the United States. For over forty years, its litigation and trial attorneys have established a reputation by taking on and winning some of the most challenging and technical cases, and they often step in to handle matters that other firms have not yet resolved. The firm states that its success also stems from winning cases according to the conditions set by its clients and by strictly adhering to client directives. The firm ranks 94th among the top 100 in Am Law and 30th among the top 500 in National Law Journal. For more information, please visit: www.wilsonelser.com.
Regarding Ankura, LLC
Ankura indicates that the company is a leading global consulting and expert services advisory firm with extensive expertise in multiple industries, including cybersecurity, data privacy and governance, as well as artificial intelligence. The company claims to combine strategic consulting with deep technical expertise, implementation capabilities, and expert support to address complex business challenges. Ankura has over 35 offices worldwide, supporting projects in more than 115 countries. For more information, please visit: https :// ankura.com /
About Privado AI
Privado AI indicates that the company is an agency-based data privacy management platform that helps privacy and compliance teams automate manual governance processes, map data flows, and identify compliance violations on a large scale. Founded in 2020, the company utilizes specialized AI agents to replace traditional, slow, and questionnaire-based compliance methods. For more information, please visit: https :// www.privado.ai /
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