CFO Leadership Conference: Law School for the CFO

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The CFO’s Cyber Cross-Examination: 10 Questions That Turn Risk Into Strategy

Translate Threats into EBITDA: Walk out with a better understanding of cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies so you can prioritize spend, right-size insurance, and defend the budget in the boardroom.
Govern Like the SEC Is Watching: Build a rapid materiality + disclosure playbook that aligns Finance, Legal, and Security for faster, cleaner 8-Ks and stakeholder comms.
Insure What Matters, Fix What Counts: Spot policy gaps and vendor weak links, and drive an incident plan that actually works at 3 a.m.—before regulators and plaintiffs do.

CFO Go or CFO No? Navigating AI’s Opportunities and Landmines in the C-Suite

AI is transforming the finance function; but not without risk. In this session, CFOs will learn when to lean into AI’s power and when to pump the brakes. You’ll walk away with practical guardrails, real-world examples, and a clear framework for striking a balance between efficiency and accountability.

AI as Co-Pilot, Not Counsel: Discover how CFOs can harness AI for speed and insight, while keeping judgment and accountability squarely in the C-suite.
If You Can’t Audit It, You Can’t Defend It: Learn why transparency, auditability, and verification must be non-negotiables in every AI initiative.
The CFO as AI Gatekeeper: Understand your unique role in setting the guardrails that align financial, legal, and reputational risk with organizational goals.
Efficiency Without Exposure: See where AI creates real business value—and where it can open liability traps you can’t afford to miss.
From Pilots to Programs: Walk away with practical strategies to move beyond ad hoc AI experiments and build structured programs that foster trust and resilience.

AI in the Workplace: Legal Considerations for CFOs

AI is no longer just an IT or HR initiative; it’s a strategic imperative touching every corner of the enterprise. As CFOs, your role in shaping risk, compliance, and governance is more critical than ever.

How AI is transforming the workplace: from hiring and performance evaluations to internal communications and productivity monitoring.
The legal minefield CFOs must navigate: including algorithmic bias, employee surveillance, and emerging regulations like GDPR and ADA.
Actionable strategies to mitigate risk: from vendor due diligence to cross-functional governance and budgeting for audits and training.
Key questions every CFO should be asking: to ensure responsible AI adoption and protect the organization’s financial and reputational integrity.