5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 0) Opening Remarks and Historical Context of Race in IP and Technology Law

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources Speaker: Anjali Vats, University of Pittsburgh, School of Law Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 1) Current Concerns in Copyright Law: What Can We Learn from the Historical Treatment of Minority Copyright Owners

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Copyright law has often failed to protect the copyrightable works of people of color. This panel will focus on the intersection of race and copyright law and current concerns within copyright law, such as name/likeness protections and Generative AI’s use of copyrighted works without recognition, and the impact the musical industry may feel through Generative AI.   Speakers: Trevor Reed, ASU, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Angela Riley, UCLA Law Andrea Wallace, University of Exeter Law School Moderator: Mehtab Khan, Cleveland State College of Law Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 2) Cultivating Racial Diversity in Innovation and Patent Law

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024Implicit Bias/Bias-Reducing Strategies CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Broad racial disparities exist in the patent sphere: inventors and patent attorneys are disproportionately white and male. To ensure technology's universal effectiveness, it is crucial to foster greater diversity at every stage of technological development. This extends from encouraging a diverse range of individuals to innovate, to the inclusion of inventors from various backgrounds, and the involvement of lawyers specializing in patent protection throughout the implementation of intellectual property (IP). Recognizing the multifaceted impact on both the practical use of technology and its economic ramifications across communities, this panel will feature insights from patent lawyers, inventors, and technology enthusiasts who hope to ensure that future innovations improve the lives of all rather than a select few.   Speakers: Rayvon Fouché, Northwestern, School of Communication Jordana Goodman, Illinois Tech, Chicago-Kent College of Law Kara Swanson, Northeastern University School of Law Amaka Vanni, University of Leeds School of Law Moderator:   Colleen Chien, Berkeley Law, BCLT Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 3) Diversity in Content Moderation – Race, Internet Platforms, and Section 230

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Technology often impedes the free speech of people of color or topics related to people of color on social media. Racism often operates covertly in the background of existing algorithms. While content moderation is important, there needs to be more representation and accountability on social media platforms around racially-driven makeups of algorithms. People of color should also be meaningfully included in discourse about their communities without the concern of needless censorship. With the proliferation of social media companies, this panel will explore Section 230 of the FCC Act, racial implications of content moderation, and greater public pressure for accountability.   Speakers: Spencer Overton, George Washington Law Blake Reid, Colorado Law Moderator:   Sonia Katyal, Berkeley Law, BCLT Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - (Panel 4) AI, Race, and Tomorrow: Charting the Future of Inclusion and Innovation

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   This panel confronts the evolving landscape of AI, delving into its current impact on marginalized communities, likely trajectory, and potential risks and opportunities for people of intersectional identities. As AI technologies increasingly permeate our lives, we consider how AI reflects our current conception of race and will shape our relationship with race moving forward.   Speakers: Khiara Bridges, Berkeley Law Palashi Vaghela, UC San Diego, Department of Communication Leo Yu, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Moderator:   Lilly Irani, UC San Diego, Department of Communication Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By

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  5th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Fall Race & Tech Symposium - Keynote

  Format: On-Demand | Instructor: BCLT

  Showing: April 01, 2026
  Program occurred on Friday, September 27, 2024General CLE Credit Available Event Information | Agenda | Resources   Speakers: Kevin J. Greene, Southwestern Law School Join us for Race, Rights, and Innovation: Cultivating Equity in the Digital World, a thought-provoking event exploring the intersection of race, technology, and legal frameworks. We'll delve into the historical treatment of minority creators in copyright law, unpack the racial disparities in patent law and innovation, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity in content moderation on social media platforms. Through engaging panel discussions and insightful conversations, we'll address pressing issues such as name/likeness protections, Generative AI's impact on copyrighted works, the need for greater diversity in patent law, and the racial implications of content moderation algorithms. Together, we'll explore how these issues shape our digital landscape and what steps we can take to foster greater equity and inclusion. For topical questions to our speakers, please fine the Speakers Bios and Contact Information within the Agenda and Resources pages. About B-CLE Enrollment and CLE are complimentary. A B-CLE account is required to enroll for courses. Subscribe at no charge.    B-CLE is only certified to directly give credit for California. However, we do provide a universal certificate that is recognized in many jurisdictions. Please check with your state bar to determine if California CLE credits or the universal B-CLE certificate will be recognized in your jurisdiction.   Organized By