Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith present at the Wisconsin Family Business Center

Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith will present to an audience of small and family business owners during the Wisconsin Family Business Center’s Food for Thought program on Wednesday, February 12.

“Potential Pitfalls and Risks for Family Businesses Using AI Platforms,” part of the two-presentation Food for Thought program, will help audience members to discover the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on family businesses and explore how AI is transforming business operations, the ways employees might unintentionally put a company at risk, and the types of data AI platforms are collecting, analyzing, and repurposing. Business owners will also learn about their obligations regarding consumer data protection and key privacy considerations, especially if their business operates across state lines. This session will empower business owners to make informed decisions and safeguard their business in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Attorney Pahoua Thao is a partner at Stafford Rosenbaum, practicing primarily litigation, insurance law, and municipal law, representing clients in both state and federal court. Additionally, she focuses her practice on preventative strategies for her clients to avoid lawsuits, implement good governance practices, evaluate cybersecurity risks, and draft company policies to limit risks. She is a frequent writer and presenter on legal issues that pertain to her practice, especially data privacy and cybersecurity matters for organizations and municipalities.

Attorney Scott J. Smith is a senior associate at Stafford Rosenbaum, practicing business law with a special focus on contracts, transactions, tax law, and real estate. He regularly advises businesses and individuals, including artists and athletes, on professional contracts, intellectual property, and entertainment law matters.

Stafford Rosenbaum is a proud sponsor of the Wisconsin Family Business Center. Read more about the Wisconsin Family Business Center here.


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