Rachel V.See
Senior Counsel
Labor & Employment
rsee@seyfarth.com
Rachel understands both the potential of AI and emerging technology, and how to drive transformative change while identifying and managing legal risk for employers.
More About Rachel
Rachel's practice at Seyfarth focuses on AI risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning the intersection of law, technology, and policy, Rachel offers clients unparalleled insights into navigating complex AI issues in the workplace and beyond. Rachel’s unique blend of technological knowledge, legal acumen, and regulatory experience, combined with her executive-level perspective on driving technological change while managing legal risk, equips her clients with the essential tools to effectively address AI-related challenges. Rachel's approach, informed by her experience as both a business leader and a government regulator, allows her to provide practical, business-oriented solutions that resonate with employers facing rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
Rachel comes to Seyfarth after over 12 years in the federal government, where she led enforcement, policy, and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, she served as an EEOC commissioner’s senior counsel for AI and Algorithmic Bias, leading initiatives emphasizing the applicability of employment discrimination laws to the use of artificial intelligence, and working to educate lawyers and HR professionals regarding the applicability of civil rights laws to AI and other technologies.
Rachel previously served as the EEOC's acting executive officer, a special assistant to the EEOC chair, and as the EEOC's assistant general counsel for Technology. Rachel also served as the branch chief of E-Litigation at the National Labor Relations Board, where, in addition to representing the agency in its response to complex Congressional oversight requests, she was the lead architect behind the NLRB general counsel’s nationwide subpoena-enforcement program in high-profile joint-employer litigation and other complex matters.
Rachel comes to Seyfarth after over 12 years in the federal government, where she led enforcement, policy, and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, she served as an EEOC commissioner’s senior counsel for AI and Algorithmic Bias, leading initiatives emphasizing the applicability of employment discrimination laws to the use of artificial intelligence, and working to educate lawyers and HR professionals regarding the applicability of civil rights laws to AI and other technologies.
Rachel previously served as the EEOC's acting executive officer, a special assistant to the EEOC chair, and as the EEOC's assistant general counsel for Technology. Rachel also served as the branch chief of E-Litigation at the National Labor Relations Board, where, in addition to representing the agency in its response to complex Congressional oversight requests, she was the lead architect behind the NLRB general counsel’s nationwide subpoena-enforcement program in high-profile joint-employer litigation and other complex matters.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, Yale University
- Not admitted in the District of Columbia. Currently practicing under the supervision of members of the DC Bar.
- Not admitted to practice in the District of Columbia
- Ohio
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- Received EEOC Chair’s Honor Award (2020)
- Received EEOC Chair’s Honor Award (Circle of Excellence Team Award) (2020)
- Received NLRB General Counsel’s Award (2016)
- Received NLRB General Counsel’s Award (2016)
- Recognized as Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, National LGBT Bar Association (2014)
- Co-Author, "Mobley v. Workday: Court Holds Artificial Intelligence Service Providers Could Be Directly Liable for Employment Discrimination Under ‘Agent’ Theory," Employee Relations Law Journal (Vol. 50, No. 3, Winter 2024)
- Co-Author, “New Illinois AI Law Requires Employee Notice, Affirms Existing Employer Nondiscrimination Duties,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 30, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Mobley v. Workday: Court Holds AI Service Providers Could Be Directly Liable for Employment Discrimination Under “Agent” Theory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2024)
- Co-Author, “The Chevron Doctrine is Dead. Long Live the Administrative State.,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Colorado Governor Signs Broad AI Bill Regulating Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Department of Labor Issues Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence “Promising Practices” Designed to Avoid Bias: All Employers Should Take Note," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 3, 2024)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Argues Vendors Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Are Subject to Title VII, the ADA and ADEA Under Novel Theories in Workday Litigation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 29, 2024)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Weighs in on Alleged Conflict Between Religious Beliefs and Civil Rights Training," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, “White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards for Federal Agencies, Hinting at Future Guidelines for Private Sector,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 28, 2024)
- Co-Author, “Department of Labor, Including OFCCP, Continues Work on Guidance and “Promising Practices” Regarding Artificial Intelligence,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Compliance Tips For Employers Facing An Aggressive EEOC," Law360 (February 8, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Posted Text of EU AI Act Demonstrates Momentum Towards Final Adoption," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Law (January–February 2024)
- Author, "How the Federal Government’s AI Risk Management Practices Will Set the Standard: A Closer Look at Government Action Following President Biden’s Executive Order on AI," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "President Biden Signs Executive Order Setting Forth Broad Directives for Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Enforcement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "In Focus At The EEOC: Eliminating Recruiting, Hiring Barriers," Law360 (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Senate Confirms New EEOC General Counsel As New Case Filings Climb," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 18, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Releases Draft Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment and Invites Comment," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Behind the EEOC Curtain: EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan Reveals Agency Priorities," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC's Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases FAQ Guidance on LL144 Which Governs the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools Just Days Before Enforcement Is Set to Begin," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, “The Second Trump Administration: Anticipated Key Priorities and Changes for Labor & Employment Regulation and Enforcement,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 18, 2024)
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Presenter, “Artificial Intelligence and Diversity: The Issues, and Are There any Solutions?,” American Judges Association, New Orleans, LA (October 9, 2024)
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Co-Presenter, “The State of AI Legislation," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2024)
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Panelist, "Examining the Suitability of AI in Social Service Programs," National Energy Assistance Directors Association, Hybrid (September 17, 2024)
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Panelist, “Artificial Intelligence Developments Relevant To Background Screening," Professional Background Screeners Association, Boston, MA (September 9, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Using AI to Support DEIB Efforts,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 4, 2024)
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Moderator, "Employment Law & the Election – Anticipating Candidates’ Policy Priorities," Lavender Law Employment Law Institute (August 9, 2024)
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Moderator and Panelist, "We're From the Government, We're Here to Help: Government Regulation of AI in Employment," National LGBTQ+ Bar Association (Lavender Law), Washington, DC (August 8, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “What Did Overturning Chevron Deference Actually Change? Considerations for a Post-Loper Bright Administrative State,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 31, 2024)
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Panelist, “Mitigating Against the Risks of AI in the Workplace," National Bar Association, Las Vegas, NV (July 17, 2024)
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Presenter, “Artificial Intelligence and Diversity: The Issues, and Are There Any Solutions?," National Bar Association Judicial Council, Las Vegas, NV (July 15, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Contingent Workforces in the Crosshairs: The EEOC’s Priorities and Focus on AI and Recruiting," VMS Professionals 16th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (May 16, 2024)
- Presenter, "Are the Robots Racist and Sexist? What Lawyers Need to Know to 'Evolve' and Manage AI Risk and Regulations,” Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia (APABA-Va), Fairfax, VA (May 10, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "AI in the Workplace: What Practitioners Should Know," Association of Washington Cities Labor Relations Institute, Yakima, WA (May 9, 2024)
- Panelist, "Putting the AI in DEIB: Artificial Intelligence and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging," Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Global Institute, Las Vegas, NV (May 7, 2024)
- Presenter, "Are Robots Racist? Evaluating Discrimination Risks In AI-Driven HR Decisions," 57th Annual Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Conference, Seattle, WA (April 19, 2024)
- Panelist, "Here for the Right Reasons? The Desired and Unintended Consequences of NYC LL 144," Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April 18, 2024)
- Presenter, "AI is for More Than Content! Using AI to Enhance Operations," America’s Newspapers Mega-Conference, Phoenix, AZ (April 15, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Hot Topic Session: Artificial Intelligence," Seyfarth Shaw LE-Vate Conference, Nashville, TN (April 3, 2024)
- Panelist, "Mitigating Against the Risks of AI in the Workplace," American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law 2024 National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law, Boston, MA (March 20, 2024)
- Panelist, "Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently: AI and Legal Ethics," American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law 2024 Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law, San Juan, PR (March 15, 2024)
- Panelist, "AI non-use for elections," AAAI 2024 Third Workshop on AI for Credible Elections: A Call to Action with Trusted AI, Vancouver, BC (February 26, 2024)
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Presenter, "Building a $3 Deepfake in the Cloud," CactusCon 12 AI Village, Mesa, AZ (February 16-17, 2024)
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Presenter, "AI Regulation and AI Risk Management," CactusCon 12 AI Village, Mesa, AZ (February 16-17, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Workplace Religious Accommodation in the Post-Groff Landscape," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 14, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "2024 EEOC Enforcement Developments and Trends," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2024)
- Keynote, “AI Regulation and AI Risk Management for eDiscovery Professionals,” 8th Annual M365 eDiscovery Workshop, New York, NY (January 29, 2024)
- Presenter, “State of the Workplace 2024: Is Fear Driving AI?” Society for Human Resources Management Executive Network Insights Forum, Webinar (January 17, 2024)
- Speaker, “Navigating Federal Regulation, Equity, and the Legal Landscape of AI,” National Judicial College, Las Vegas NV (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Wellness & Beyond | What’s the Prognosis for 2024?," Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2023)
- Speaker, “AI in the Workplace," Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA (December 1, 2023)
- Moderator, "Proposed Federal Regulation of AI," Artificial Intelligence & Employment Compliance Conference, The Institute for Workplace Equality, Washington, DC (November 14, 2023)
- Speaker, "Generative AI is Here: What is Your Organization Doing With It?," Artificial Intelligence & Employment Compliance Conference, The Institute for Workplace Equality, Washington, DC (November 14, 2023)
- Speaker, "AI and the Legal Profession: Empowering, Enhancing, Endangering? Or Simply Evolving?," National Asian Pacific Bar Association (NAPABA), Indianapolis, IN (November 11, 2023)
- Speaker, "Yes, AI Helps Us Hire You: Demonstrating Responsibility in Hiring and Recruiting," IAPP AI Global Governance, Boston, MA (November 3, 2023)
- Speaker, "The Future of Work for New England Employers - Part 8: AI & The Future of Work," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 31, 2023)
- Presenter, “A New EEOC Majority Flexes its Muscle – What Should Employers Expect?,” Retail Industry Leaders Association (October 10, 2023)
- Presenter, “Ethics in AI”, Women in eDiscovery Southern California Tech Conference, Irvine, CA (October 7, 2023)
- Presenter, "Overcoming Algorithmic Bias to Power the Pursuit of Justice," Relativity AI Bootcamp for Women in Law, Washington, DC (August 30, 2023)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence, Employers and 'Automated Employment Decision Tools,'" New Jersey State Bar Association (August 17, 2023)
- Presenter, "Ethical Duty of Attorneys in Cybersecurity and AI," Lavender Law Telecom Institute, Chicago, IL (July 26, 2023)
- Presenter, "Intellectual Property Issues in Artificial Intelligence," Lavender Law IP Institute, Chicago, IL (July 26, 2023)
- Speaker, "The Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to In-House Counsel in Health Care and L&E Compliance," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 26, 2023)
- Presenter, "Uncovering Bias in the Age of AI: Ethical and Responsible Use of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Employment," Lavender Law, Chicago, IL (July 25, 2023)
- Speaker, "Rachel See Chats with Rachi and Tom," eDiscovery Channel (July 9, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence In Employment: What New York City's Local Law 144 Means for Automated Employment Decision Tools," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
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Speaker, "Creating More Ease: Benefits of Using AI in Your Coaching Business," International Coaching & Leadership Institute (ICLI) (June 7, 2023)
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Speaker, "The Transformative Role of eDiscovery Professionals in AI Ethics & the Judiciary,” The Masters Conference (May 24, 2023)
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Speaker, "Assessing the Assessment: How Should AI Be Audited?," ABA Technology in the Practice & Workplace Midwinter Meeting (April 20, 2023)
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Speaker, "Contextualizing Privacy Issues in LGBTQ+ Advocacy," Fordham OUTLaws Privacy & Queer Rights Forum (March 23, 2023)
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Speaker, "How Artificial Intelligence Can and Will Be Used In Coaching," International Coaching Federation NY Chapter (March 15, 2023)
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Keynote Speaker, "Confronting Bias in the Legal Profession," American Bar Association Employee Benefits Midwinter Meeting (February 2, 2023)
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Speaker, "Building Trustworthy AI/ML Systems," Virginia Tech AI for Security & Security for AI Conference (January 9, 2023)
- Speaker, "Government Efforts and Frameworks to Regulate AI," Virginia Tech AI for Security & Security for AI Conference (January 9, 2023)
- Speaker, "Our Robot (HR) Overlords -- Better than Mankind or Just as Biased?," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (November 1, 2022)
- Speaker, "Using Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and Recruiting and the Associated Risks: The Future is Here," National Bar Association (October 28, 2022)
- Presenter, "The Employment Impacts of Privacy and AI," IAPP Knowledgenet (New York and Chicago Chapters) (October 27, 2022)
- Moderator and Speaker, "AI and Hiring Tech Panel," DEFCON AI Village (August 12, 2022)
- Speaker, "How Will AI Shape the Future of Hiring?," Circa (July 26, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI Ethics in Employment," Tortora Brayda Institute (July 7, 2022)
- Moderator and Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence and Employment Discrimination: A Civil Rights and Risk Mitigation Primer for Counsel and Advocates," National LGBTQ Bar Association (Lavender Law) (July 1, 2022)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, and the New Horizon of Policies Impacting HR," HR Policy Association (June 22, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI Policy Horizon," EqualAI (June 15, 2022)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence," Institute for Workplace Equality (May 11, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI/ML in Records Management," Digital Government Institute (May 5, 2022)
- Speaker, "Ensuring Employment Tech Practices Comply with Federal Anti-Discrimination Law," Duke Law School (April 7, 2022)
- Speaker, "Emerging Practices Areas: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity/Data Privacy, Information Governance/eDiscovery, and Cryptocurrency," City Bar of New York (March 24, 2022)
- Speaker, "Bias in Hiring & EEOC Regulation," Robust Intelligence (March 8, 2022)
- Speaker, "Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions," Institute for Workplace Equality (November 9, 2021)
- Speaker, "The Promise and Threat of Artificial Intelligence in Combating (or Worsening) Employment Discrimination," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (November 8, 2019)
- Interviewed, "Employment Law," AccelPro (May 15, 2024)
- Quoted, "What You Need to Know (and Do) About the EEOC’s Harassment Guidance," World at Work (May 13, 2024)
- Quoted, "Workday AI Bias Case Tests EEOC Definition of Employment Agency," Bloomberg Law (April 29, 2024)
- Quoted, "EEOC Stance In Bellwether AI Suit Raises Stakes For Vendors," Law360 Employment Authority (April 18, 2024)
- Quoted, "EU AI law is sweeping but compliance seen as straight-forward," Legal Dive (March 15, 2024)
- Quoted, "'Everyone Ignores' New York City's Workplace AI Law," Law360 Employment Authority (March 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "TEEOC Proposes Sweeping Employer Guidance," EHS Today (December 8, 2023)
- Quoted, "Despite Bias Fears, AI Could Make Workplaces Fairer," Law360 (September 28, 2023)
- Quoted, "Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: A Growing Employment Discrimination And Legal Menace?," HR.com (September 1, 2023)
- Quoted, "The Future of Rights," Duke Law Magazine (Fall 2023)
- Quoted, "A New Anti-Bias A.I. Hiring Law Is Now in Effect. How to Know if You're in Compliance," Inc. (July 19, 2023)
- National Center for Transgender Equality, Board President (2017-2022); Board Member (2016-2022)
- National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund, Treasurer and Board Member (2017-2022)
- Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Board Member (2009-2017)
Rachel understands both the potential of AI and emerging technology, and how to drive transformative change while identifying and managing legal risk for employers.
More About Rachel
Rachel's practice at Seyfarth focuses on AI risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning the intersection of law, technology, and policy, Rachel offers clients unparalleled insights into navigating complex AI issues in the workplace and beyond. Rachel’s unique blend of technological knowledge, legal acumen, and regulatory experience, combined with her executive-level perspective on driving technological change while managing legal risk, equips her clients with the essential tools to effectively address AI-related challenges. Rachel's approach, informed by her experience as both a business leader and a government regulator, allows her to provide practical, business-oriented solutions that resonate with employers facing rapidly evolving technological landscapes.
Rachel comes to Seyfarth after over 12 years in the federal government, where she led enforcement, policy, and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, she served as an EEOC commissioner’s senior counsel for AI and Algorithmic Bias, leading initiatives emphasizing the applicability of employment discrimination laws to the use of artificial intelligence, and working to educate lawyers and HR professionals regarding the applicability of civil rights laws to AI and other technologies.
Rachel previously served as the EEOC's acting executive officer, a special assistant to the EEOC chair, and as the EEOC's assistant general counsel for Technology. Rachel also served as the branch chief of E-Litigation at the National Labor Relations Board, where, in addition to representing the agency in its response to complex Congressional oversight requests, she was the lead architect behind the NLRB general counsel’s nationwide subpoena-enforcement program in high-profile joint-employer litigation and other complex matters.
Rachel comes to Seyfarth after over 12 years in the federal government, where she led enforcement, policy, and digital transformation initiatives. Prior to joining the firm, she served as an EEOC commissioner’s senior counsel for AI and Algorithmic Bias, leading initiatives emphasizing the applicability of employment discrimination laws to the use of artificial intelligence, and working to educate lawyers and HR professionals regarding the applicability of civil rights laws to AI and other technologies.
Rachel previously served as the EEOC's acting executive officer, a special assistant to the EEOC chair, and as the EEOC's assistant general counsel for Technology. Rachel also served as the branch chief of E-Litigation at the National Labor Relations Board, where, in addition to representing the agency in its response to complex Congressional oversight requests, she was the lead architect behind the NLRB general counsel’s nationwide subpoena-enforcement program in high-profile joint-employer litigation and other complex matters.
- JD, Duke University School of Law
- BA, Yale University
- Not admitted in the District of Columbia. Currently practicing under the supervision of members of the DC Bar.
- Not admitted to practice in the District of Columbia
- Ohio
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- Received EEOC Chair’s Honor Award (2020)
- Received EEOC Chair’s Honor Award (Circle of Excellence Team Award) (2020)
- Received NLRB General Counsel’s Award (2016)
- Received NLRB General Counsel’s Award (2016)
- Recognized as Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, National LGBT Bar Association (2014)
- Co-Author, "Mobley v. Workday: Court Holds Artificial Intelligence Service Providers Could Be Directly Liable for Employment Discrimination Under ‘Agent’ Theory," Employee Relations Law Journal (Vol. 50, No. 3, Winter 2024)
- Co-Author, “New Illinois AI Law Requires Employee Notice, Affirms Existing Employer Nondiscrimination Duties,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 30, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Mobley v. Workday: Court Holds AI Service Providers Could Be Directly Liable for Employment Discrimination Under “Agent” Theory," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 19, 2024)
- Co-Author, “The Chevron Doctrine is Dead. Long Live the Administrative State.,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 28, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Colorado Governor Signs Broad AI Bill Regulating Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 18, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Department of Labor Issues Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence “Promising Practices” Designed to Avoid Bias: All Employers Should Take Note," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 3, 2024)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Argues Vendors Using Artificial Intelligence Tools Are Subject to Title VII, the ADA and ADEA Under Novel Theories in Workday Litigation," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 29, 2024)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Weighs in on Alleged Conflict Between Religious Beliefs and Civil Rights Training," Employment Law Lookout Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, “White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards for Federal Agencies, Hinting at Future Guidelines for Private Sector,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 28, 2024)
- Co-Author, “Department of Labor, Including OFCCP, Continues Work on Guidance and “Promising Practices” Regarding Artificial Intelligence,” Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Compliance Tips For Employers Facing An Aggressive EEOC," Law360 (February 8, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Posted Text of EU AI Act Demonstrates Momentum Towards Final Adoption," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Law (January–February 2024)
- Author, "How the Federal Government’s AI Risk Management Practices Will Set the Standard: A Closer Look at Government Action Following President Biden’s Executive Order on AI," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "President Biden Signs Executive Order Setting Forth Broad Directives for Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Enforcement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "In Focus At The EEOC: Eliminating Recruiting, Hiring Barriers," Law360 (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Senate Confirms New EEOC General Counsel As New Case Filings Climb," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 18, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC Releases Draft Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment and Invites Comment," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 10, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Behind the EEOC Curtain: EEOC’s New Strategic Enforcement Plan Reveals Agency Priorities," Workplace Class Action Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC's Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases FAQ Guidance on LL144 Which Governs the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools Just Days Before Enforcement Is Set to Begin," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, “The Second Trump Administration: Anticipated Key Priorities and Changes for Labor & Employment Regulation and Enforcement,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 18, 2024)
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Presenter, “Artificial Intelligence and Diversity: The Issues, and Are There any Solutions?,” American Judges Association, New Orleans, LA (October 9, 2024)
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Co-Presenter, “The State of AI Legislation," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 1, 2024)
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Panelist, "Examining the Suitability of AI in Social Service Programs," National Energy Assistance Directors Association, Hybrid (September 17, 2024)
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Panelist, “Artificial Intelligence Developments Relevant To Background Screening," Professional Background Screeners Association, Boston, MA (September 9, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “Using AI to Support DEIB Efforts,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 4, 2024)
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Moderator, "Employment Law & the Election – Anticipating Candidates’ Policy Priorities," Lavender Law Employment Law Institute (August 9, 2024)
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Moderator and Panelist, "We're From the Government, We're Here to Help: Government Regulation of AI in Employment," National LGBTQ+ Bar Association (Lavender Law), Washington, DC (August 8, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, “What Did Overturning Chevron Deference Actually Change? Considerations for a Post-Loper Bright Administrative State,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 31, 2024)
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Panelist, “Mitigating Against the Risks of AI in the Workplace," National Bar Association, Las Vegas, NV (July 17, 2024)
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Presenter, “Artificial Intelligence and Diversity: The Issues, and Are There Any Solutions?," National Bar Association Judicial Council, Las Vegas, NV (July 15, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Contingent Workforces in the Crosshairs: The EEOC’s Priorities and Focus on AI and Recruiting," VMS Professionals 16th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (May 16, 2024)
- Presenter, "Are the Robots Racist and Sexist? What Lawyers Need to Know to 'Evolve' and Manage AI Risk and Regulations,” Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Virginia (APABA-Va), Fairfax, VA (May 10, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "AI in the Workplace: What Practitioners Should Know," Association of Washington Cities Labor Relations Institute, Yakima, WA (May 9, 2024)
- Panelist, "Putting the AI in DEIB: Artificial Intelligence and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging," Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Global Institute, Las Vegas, NV (May 7, 2024)
- Presenter, "Are Robots Racist? Evaluating Discrimination Risks In AI-Driven HR Decisions," 57th Annual Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Conference, Seattle, WA (April 19, 2024)
- Panelist, "Here for the Right Reasons? The Desired and Unintended Consequences of NYC LL 144," Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL (April 18, 2024)
- Presenter, "AI is for More Than Content! Using AI to Enhance Operations," America’s Newspapers Mega-Conference, Phoenix, AZ (April 15, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Legal Hot Topic Session: Artificial Intelligence," Seyfarth Shaw LE-Vate Conference, Nashville, TN (April 3, 2024)
- Panelist, "Mitigating Against the Risks of AI in the Workplace," American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law 2024 National Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity Law, Boston, MA (March 20, 2024)
- Panelist, "Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently: AI and Legal Ethics," American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law 2024 Employment Rights and Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Meeting and National Symposium on Technology in Labor and Employment Law, San Juan, PR (March 15, 2024)
- Panelist, "AI non-use for elections," AAAI 2024 Third Workshop on AI for Credible Elections: A Call to Action with Trusted AI, Vancouver, BC (February 26, 2024)
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Presenter, "Building a $3 Deepfake in the Cloud," CactusCon 12 AI Village, Mesa, AZ (February 16-17, 2024)
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Presenter, "AI Regulation and AI Risk Management," CactusCon 12 AI Village, Mesa, AZ (February 16-17, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Workplace Religious Accommodation in the Post-Groff Landscape," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 14, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "2024 EEOC Enforcement Developments and Trends," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2024)
- Keynote, “AI Regulation and AI Risk Management for eDiscovery Professionals,” 8th Annual M365 eDiscovery Workshop, New York, NY (January 29, 2024)
- Presenter, “State of the Workplace 2024: Is Fear Driving AI?” Society for Human Resources Management Executive Network Insights Forum, Webinar (January 17, 2024)
- Speaker, “Navigating Federal Regulation, Equity, and the Legal Landscape of AI,” National Judicial College, Las Vegas NV (December 7, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "Wellness & Beyond | What’s the Prognosis for 2024?," Seyfarth Event, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 5, 2023)
- Speaker, “AI in the Workplace," Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA (December 1, 2023)
- Moderator, "Proposed Federal Regulation of AI," Artificial Intelligence & Employment Compliance Conference, The Institute for Workplace Equality, Washington, DC (November 14, 2023)
- Speaker, "Generative AI is Here: What is Your Organization Doing With It?," Artificial Intelligence & Employment Compliance Conference, The Institute for Workplace Equality, Washington, DC (November 14, 2023)
- Speaker, "AI and the Legal Profession: Empowering, Enhancing, Endangering? Or Simply Evolving?," National Asian Pacific Bar Association (NAPABA), Indianapolis, IN (November 11, 2023)
- Speaker, "Yes, AI Helps Us Hire You: Demonstrating Responsibility in Hiring and Recruiting," IAPP AI Global Governance, Boston, MA (November 3, 2023)
- Speaker, "The Future of Work for New England Employers - Part 8: AI & The Future of Work," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 31, 2023)
- Presenter, “A New EEOC Majority Flexes its Muscle – What Should Employers Expect?,” Retail Industry Leaders Association (October 10, 2023)
- Presenter, “Ethics in AI”, Women in eDiscovery Southern California Tech Conference, Irvine, CA (October 7, 2023)
- Presenter, "Overcoming Algorithmic Bias to Power the Pursuit of Justice," Relativity AI Bootcamp for Women in Law, Washington, DC (August 30, 2023)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence, Employers and 'Automated Employment Decision Tools,'" New Jersey State Bar Association (August 17, 2023)
- Presenter, "Ethical Duty of Attorneys in Cybersecurity and AI," Lavender Law Telecom Institute, Chicago, IL (July 26, 2023)
- Presenter, "Intellectual Property Issues in Artificial Intelligence," Lavender Law IP Institute, Chicago, IL (July 26, 2023)
- Speaker, "The Risks and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning to In-House Counsel in Health Care and L&E Compliance," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 26, 2023)
- Presenter, "Uncovering Bias in the Age of AI: Ethical and Responsible Use of Algorithmic Decision-Making in Employment," Lavender Law, Chicago, IL (July 25, 2023)
- Speaker, "Rachel See Chats with Rachi and Tom," eDiscovery Channel (July 9, 2023)
- Co-Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence In Employment: What New York City's Local Law 144 Means for Automated Employment Decision Tools," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
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Speaker, "Creating More Ease: Benefits of Using AI in Your Coaching Business," International Coaching & Leadership Institute (ICLI) (June 7, 2023)
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Speaker, "The Transformative Role of eDiscovery Professionals in AI Ethics & the Judiciary,” The Masters Conference (May 24, 2023)
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Speaker, "Assessing the Assessment: How Should AI Be Audited?," ABA Technology in the Practice & Workplace Midwinter Meeting (April 20, 2023)
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Speaker, "Contextualizing Privacy Issues in LGBTQ+ Advocacy," Fordham OUTLaws Privacy & Queer Rights Forum (March 23, 2023)
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Speaker, "How Artificial Intelligence Can and Will Be Used In Coaching," International Coaching Federation NY Chapter (March 15, 2023)
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Keynote Speaker, "Confronting Bias in the Legal Profession," American Bar Association Employee Benefits Midwinter Meeting (February 2, 2023)
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Speaker, "Building Trustworthy AI/ML Systems," Virginia Tech AI for Security & Security for AI Conference (January 9, 2023)
- Speaker, "Government Efforts and Frameworks to Regulate AI," Virginia Tech AI for Security & Security for AI Conference (January 9, 2023)
- Speaker, "Our Robot (HR) Overlords -- Better than Mankind or Just as Biased?," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (November 1, 2022)
- Speaker, "Using Artificial Intelligence in Hiring and Recruiting and the Associated Risks: The Future is Here," National Bar Association (October 28, 2022)
- Presenter, "The Employment Impacts of Privacy and AI," IAPP Knowledgenet (New York and Chicago Chapters) (October 27, 2022)
- Moderator and Speaker, "AI and Hiring Tech Panel," DEFCON AI Village (August 12, 2022)
- Speaker, "How Will AI Shape the Future of Hiring?," Circa (July 26, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI Ethics in Employment," Tortora Brayda Institute (July 7, 2022)
- Moderator and Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence and Employment Discrimination: A Civil Rights and Risk Mitigation Primer for Counsel and Advocates," National LGBTQ Bar Association (Lavender Law) (July 1, 2022)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, and the New Horizon of Policies Impacting HR," HR Policy Association (June 22, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI Policy Horizon," EqualAI (June 15, 2022)
- Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence," Institute for Workplace Equality (May 11, 2022)
- Speaker, "AI/ML in Records Management," Digital Government Institute (May 5, 2022)
- Speaker, "Ensuring Employment Tech Practices Comply with Federal Anti-Discrimination Law," Duke Law School (April 7, 2022)
- Speaker, "Emerging Practices Areas: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity/Data Privacy, Information Governance/eDiscovery, and Cryptocurrency," City Bar of New York (March 24, 2022)
- Speaker, "Bias in Hiring & EEOC Regulation," Robust Intelligence (March 8, 2022)
- Speaker, "Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions," Institute for Workplace Equality (November 9, 2021)
- Speaker, "The Promise and Threat of Artificial Intelligence in Combating (or Worsening) Employment Discrimination," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (November 8, 2019)
- Interviewed, "Employment Law," AccelPro (May 15, 2024)
- Quoted, "What You Need to Know (and Do) About the EEOC’s Harassment Guidance," World at Work (May 13, 2024)
- Quoted, "Workday AI Bias Case Tests EEOC Definition of Employment Agency," Bloomberg Law (April 29, 2024)
- Quoted, "EEOC Stance In Bellwether AI Suit Raises Stakes For Vendors," Law360 Employment Authority (April 18, 2024)
- Quoted, "EU AI law is sweeping but compliance seen as straight-forward," Legal Dive (March 15, 2024)
- Quoted, "'Everyone Ignores' New York City's Workplace AI Law," Law360 Employment Authority (March 1, 2024)
- Quoted, "TEEOC Proposes Sweeping Employer Guidance," EHS Today (December 8, 2023)
- Quoted, "Despite Bias Fears, AI Could Make Workplaces Fairer," Law360 (September 28, 2023)
- Quoted, "Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: A Growing Employment Discrimination And Legal Menace?," HR.com (September 1, 2023)
- Quoted, "The Future of Rights," Duke Law Magazine (Fall 2023)
- Quoted, "A New Anti-Bias A.I. Hiring Law Is Now in Effect. How to Know if You're in Compliance," Inc. (July 19, 2023)
- National Center for Transgender Equality, Board President (2017-2022); Board Member (2016-2022)
- National Center for Transgender Equality Action Fund, Treasurer and Board Member (2017-2022)
- Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Board Member (2009-2017)