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Speaking & Events
Actuate Event Calendar
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Upcoming Events:
The Collections Show (powered by Actuate Law)
Join us for this invitation only one-day event to discuss the current state of the ARM industry, regulatory and litigation updates, tech trends, privacy & security and more.
Location: The Emily, Chicago
Hotel rooms can be booked using this link.
Take a look at the agenda.
If you would like an invitation, please email here or register below.
Actuate Webinar: Navigating AI Regulations
Artificial Intelligence: What You Need To Know
This webinar will give attendees a thorough overview of what regulation does (and will) look like for this emerging technology. With light speed adoption, regulators and law enforcement are already playing catch up. We'll touch upon some real ethical considerations as well.
There will time for Q&A to ask your burning questions at the end.
Register here.
Your Actuate Law AI Legal Experts
Moderator: Dara Tarkowski, Managing Partner
Speakers: James Ward, Special Counsel & Andrea Halverson, Partner
Collection and Recovery Solutions
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, and Partners Andrea Halverson and Stacy Rodriguez at the premier event for creditors in the receivables industry.
Actuate Law is proud to be a sponsor.
To learn more, visit: https://collectionrecoverysolutions.com
Citi Digital Money Symposium
Thursday March 30 2023 | In Person | IET, Savoy Place, London
Panel Topic: The Rise of ChatGPT: AI Gamechanger for Finance?
Moderator: Nimrod Barak, Global Head of Innovation Labs, Citi
Panellists:
• Dara Tarkowski, Managing Partner, Actuate Law
• Florian Douetteau, CEO, Dataiku
• Stuart Riley, Global Head of Institutional Clients Group Technology, Citi
• Vishal Marria, CEO, Quantexa
Fireside Chat @ Fintech House @ SXSW
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will be conducting a fireside chat @ SXSW with Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte, and David Reiling, Chairman and CEO of Sunrise Banks about the use and implementation of AI in financial services - the regulation, the ethics, and the adoption.
Secure an invite here.
Webinar: EDRM - Cloud Utility Pricing
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, for an EDRM Webinar to discuss cloud utility pricing, Reducing E-Discovery Hosting Costs and Going Green in the Process.
Register here.
DCS 2022
Managing Partner Dara Tarkowski, Partner Stacy Rodriguez and Loly Sosa will be attending the Debt Recovery Symposium and speaking on various regulatory topics, including emerging technologies within the industry as well as data privacy and security.
You can register for DCS 2002 here.
RMAi Executive Summit
Actuate Law will be attending the annual RMAi Executive Summit.
To learn more, click here.
CRS 2022
Partner Andrea Halverson will speak at CRS 2022 at the Four Seasons, Las Vegas
Cyber Security Panel – Emerging Trends and Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity Regulation
Andrea Halverson, Actuate Law
Jason Henrichs, Alloy Labs Alliance
Marian Sangalang, The Bureaus, Inc.
The global privacy and cybersecurity landscape continues to rapidly evolve. This session focuses on the most recent rules, regulations and statutes, their impact on banks, non-bank financial institutions – and most importantly - their service providers. Our panelists will also discuss recent trends, threats, and what to expect from our regulators in the year to come.
Cyber Insurance Policy Best Practices
Loly Sosa will present a webinar for AccountsRecovery.net on Cyber Insurance Best Practices.
Talk to anyone in the accounts receivable management industry, and they will tell you about how expensive cyber-insurance is getting. Premiums have gone through the roof in the past year or two, thanks to increased frequency of malware and ransomware attacks. Knowing what type of coverage and protections are needed can help companies save a lot of money.
In this webinar, sponsored by Finexus Insurance Agency, a panel of experts will talk about the ins and outs of cyber-insurance, to help you understand what you need, and how much you need to spend.
Money 20/20
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will be moderating a panel at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, NV.
Session: The Role of Male Allyship and its Significance in Creating Women Leaders
The campaign to get more women into leadership positions has been a long-standing struggle. We can no longer work in silos when it comes to removing the obstacles that hinder gender equality. Our male counterparts must play an active role in advocating and sponsoring more women to move into leadership positions. Join us for an honest discussion on the significance of Male Allyship in creating women leaders.
Money 20/20 Europe
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will be speaking at Money 20/20.
Session: Overcoming Setbacks
Many women - regardless of rank or career stage - in Corporate America or startups - experience self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Meanwhile, gender discrimination and unconscious bias are a reality in the workplace. In this sharing session discover tools that can help you tackle the negative thoughts that come when setbacks arise.
Register here.
Finnovate: Why RegTech is the Next Big Thing
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will be speaking on Why RegTech is the Next Big Thing at Finnovate Fall in New York, NY.
Session: The Finovate Fringe - Five In Five: 5 Expert Speakers Have Just 5 Minutes To Bring You Up To Speed On Up & Coming Fintech
Register here for 20% off: Use code FKV2375SPK https://bit.ly/3ggxHL5
RMAi Executive Summit: Are You Reg F'd to Death?
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will present at RMAi Executive Summit.
Overview: We have all been feeling Reg F’d to death. What aspects of the rules are mission-critical for implementation and how can these rules potentially impact your organization’s bottom line? What will the rules cost organizations – in terms of time, resources, and capital? Join this moderated conversation with three industry experts as they get to the bottom of what really matters to your organizations.
Register here.
RMAi Executive Summit: Data Privacy Workshop
Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, will be conducting a Data Privacy workshop at the RMAi Executive Summit.
Register here.
RMAi Annual Conference: AI Considerations for Credit and Collections
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, at the RMAi Annual Conference, being conducted both live and virtually.
What you’ll learn:
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are making significant changes to the way the financial services industry provides credit to and services credit for customers. From consumer lending to debt collection, machine learning is increasing the profitability of managing receivables, through streamlined services and data-driven insights that maximize returns on investment. At the same time, AI provides opportunities to improve customer experience. But navigating the myriad of opportunities to improve the way companies interact with customers is complex, and constantly evolving regulations and best practices can make it challenging for companies to decide on the best solutions to improve their businesses. In this panel we discuss four key considerations at the center of AI for customer care: trust, empathy, compliance, and productivity. We will discuss how currently available AI solutions are transforming the industry, and will share future directions for AI, the legal challenges to be overcome as well the compliance opportunities it presents.
RMAi Annual Conference: Scaling the Twin Peaks of Data Privacy & Security from the Post-Pandemic Precipice
Join Founding Partner Martin Tully at the RMAi Annual Conference.
What You’ll Learn:
The world and how we do business have radically changed in the past year. Some of those changes will be permanent post-pandemic. What remains a constant is the need for organizations to mindfully address data security and privacy issues in order to minimize risk and meet compliance obligations in the face of an ever-steeper mountain of personal information and the new laws, rules, and regulations that aim to protect it. Further, the impact of COVID-19 has raised new information protection challenges.
What’s Happening at the CFPB and Why Non-Banks Should Care
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, for this webinar hosted by BAI, Bank Administration Institute.
The change in the presidential administration has many nonbank financial services leaders on their toes as they watch and wait to understand the implications. This complimentary BAI Webinar will take a closer look at what debt collectors and alternative lenders need to know about the developing regulatory landscape.
So, what is happening at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and how will it affect your nonbank organization?
Join us for 45 minutes, including live Q&A with a leading regulatory expert, to find out.
Key takeaways will include:
An overview and analysis of recent communications from the CFPB
Noteworthy developments to help you prioritize compliance goals for your organization
A view of the lay of the land at the CFPB in a Biden administration
You can register here.
GW Discovery Proportionality Benefit-Burden Model Bench-Bar (Virtual) Conference
Partner Martin Tully will be a panelist at GW Discovery Proportionality Benefit-Burden Model Bench-Bar (Virtual) Conference.
Hosted by the James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center
Sixth Annual Disruption & Innovation in the Delivery of Legal Services (Virtual) Conference
Partner Martin Tully will be a speaker at the Sixth Annual Disruption & Innovation in the Delivery of Legal Services (Virtual) Conference
Hosted by Sandpiper Partners.
The Potential Promise of Proportionality: Platitude or Progress?
Join Partner Martin Tully for an ACEDS Educational Webinar.
Register here.
Moving The Goalposts: CCPA Gives Way to CPRA. So, Now What?
Partner Martin Tully, Panelist
Webinar hosted by MER Sapient (January 21, 2021). (Register here to view recording for free.)
Open Banking 2021 & Beyond
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, as she discusses the future of open banking.
What does open banking mean for consumers and financial institutions alike? With different regulatory regimes in the U.S. and abroad, who has the open banking advantage? Join us as we speak with industry experts to discuss the future of open banking and what the CFPB rulemaking potentially means for the future of open banking in the United States.
You can register here.
Speakers: Brian Costello, VP Data Strategy & Strategic Solutions @ Envestnet Yodlee; Dan Globerson, Head of Open Banking @NatWest Group; Dara Tarkowski, Managing Partner @Actuate Law
Host: Randy Rivera, Executive Director, FINTEX
Session C: Protocols Around Non-Email Communications in Domestic and International Practice
Martin Tully will be moderating this panel at the 2020 Global Advanced eDiscovery Institute, which will:
Explore the latest practices in use, retention, and collection techniques for non-email communications such as Zoom, Teams, Slack, WhatsApp, WeChat, text, Facebook Workplace, and Jabber
Consider best practices in use and policy for non-email communications
Discuss what aligns with employment and privacy laws and what security concerns should be addressed
Privacy and Data Security: Changes, Trends, and Predictions
Founding Partner Martin Tully will be speaking at ACA International Fall Forum & Expo.
This session will address (1) how to navigate the various privacy and data security challenges that have arisen over the past year in the wake of COVID-19 such as the shift converting data center employees into a mobile workforce, (2) provide insights on recent legal and regulatory developments such as the California Consumer Privacy Act regulations, and (3) look to the future and predict challenges in 2021 following the November election. You will walk away with a better understanding of the legal issues as well as practical tips for enhancing internal compliance functions in order to avoid regulatory scrutiny and consumer litigation.
How to Align with Male Allies to Create a Female Future in Fintech
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, and FINTEX Executive Director, Randy Rivera, at MONEYFEST by Money 20/20.
Sponsored by: Western Union
Women mentoring women is a powerful lever for supporting talented female leaders to develop their careers. At the same time, developing and collaborating with male allies is a critical factor to accelerating these efforts. This session will explore how to identify, align with and forge relationships with male allies and maximize those relationships at critical moments.
Register for free here.
Privacy & Data Security Regulation: Implications for RIM & IG
Founding Partner Martin Tully will be speaking on a panel for the Boise Valley Chapter of ARMA International .
Privacy and data security laws have been adopted in almost every state, and a national law is looking increasingly likely. These laws vary in scope and detail, with some, like California’s Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) focus on data privacy, and others, like New York’s SHIELD Act, focus on data security, and still others, like Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) have a very narrow focus. While all these laws have gotten plenty of public attention, less is known about the requirements they place on records management and information governance: Do these laws have records retention requirements? Records deletion requirements? Records maintenance requirements? What are the regulations that impact records and information systems? How are they enforced, and by whom? Three experts – each with deep knowledge of the laws mentioned above – will present an overview of the RIM and IG impacts of privacy and data security regulations and give us an update on how these laws are evolving.
Saving Face: When Facial Recognition Meets Data Privacy and Security Rules
Join Founding Partner Martin Tully for a live webcast.
Description: Of all the modern technologies that leverage biometric data as a means of ascertaining or confirming human identity, facial recognition technology is perhaps the trendiest, and most divisive. The industry is robust and growing, with the facial recognition market clocking in at just under $4 billion in 2018. Yet, the development and usage or facial recognition technology is controversial, in part because of its perceived encroachment on anonymity. Handing over biometric data triggers privacy and accuracy concerns, and our panel will take a deep dive into those concerns and what is being done to answer them.
Topics Covered:
· What exactly is facial recognition?
· What companies are using it and how is it being used?
· How has the industry grown and evolved over the last decade?
· What are the privacy concerns surrounding facial recognition?
· What are the accuracy concerns surrounding facial recognition?
· What’s the future of facial recognition?
Register here. Use code ActuateLawPass for complimentary registration.
iA Round Robin: Email Communications
Managing Partner Dara Tarkowski will join other ARM industry experts to talk about not just the efficacy of payment portals as a frictionless way for collection agencies to meet consumers where they are, but also about the necessity of this tech going forward.
Panel includes:
- Joann Needleman, Attorney, Clark Hill
- Dara Tarkowski, Attorney, Actuate Law
- M. Del Valle, Attorney, The Sessions Firm
- Kelly Knepper-Stephens, General Counsel, TrueAccord
Register here.
Facial Recognition, TikTok and Data Privacy
Join Managing Partner, Dara Tarkowski, as she participates in an engaging international webinar.
Cambridge Analytica, TikTok being banned by the Trump Administration, Delta and the US Government using Facial Recognition, Russians gaming Facebook to influence the election...
The use of data to identify people, behaviors, and to manipulate social media and engagement is colliding with an antiquated identity system that can no longer keep people safe based on signatures and data points like your date of birth and mother's maiden name.
How do we build a robust future that both protects us and enables participation in an increasingly digital-only world?
Register here.
A Few Selected Previous Events:
Going Digital with Your Collections Strategy
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Dara Tarkowski, Moderator
Webinar. Register here to watch on demand.
Estate Planning During a Pandemic
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Philip Tortorich, Moderator
Webinar. Register here.
Investor Due Diligence in the New Normal
May 7, 2020
Michael Switzer, Panelist
Webinar. Register here to watch on demand