Managing Directors Richard Finkelman, Steven Schwartz, and Neil Gaudion will speak at the Houston 2026 In-House Counsel Summit on 11 February, hosted by Kilpatrick and Secretariat, contributing practical insights on critical issues facing in-house legal teams.

Steven will join Justin Krieger (Kilpatrick) to discuss “Problem Patent? Understanding Your Options,” focusing on strategies for managing patent risk through PTAB proceedings and recent developments affecting Inter Partes Review.

Richard will co-present “Ethics Plus AI” with Joel Bush (Kilpatrick), addressing the ethical framework, best practices, and emerging case law surrounding the use of generative AI in legal practice.

In “Navigating the Risk Associated with AI-Fueled CAPEX and Energy Development,” Neil and John Pierce (Kilpatrick) will explore the gold rush the construction industry is currently experiencing as it explores strategies to support the AI infrastructure and data center development craze.