Akerman is a sponsor of the 14th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference presented by the California Lawyers Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. Emily Patajo will speak on a panel at the conference titled "AI’s Role in Modern Legal Practice." The panel will focus on the dynamic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal profession, including the transformative power of AI in adapting legal practice to meet the evolving needs of modern society. The panel will also explore how AI technologies are reshaping the legal practice, enabling lawyers to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility in their services. Lastly, it will address the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI, including issues of bias, privacy, and transparency.

Additional conference topics include: Wage and Hour Update; Civility, Bias & the Legal Profession; Effective Tips and Strategies for Mediation; among many others.