Join us for one-day for LLG’s first GDPR and AI Conference, designed for local government legal teams and governance professionals supporting councils in an increasingly data and AI driven environment. This conference will explore the legal, governance, and risk considerations arising from the growing use of artificial intelligence and advanced data technologies across local authority services.
The conference will provide space to consider regulatory expectations, accountability, transparency, and defensible decision-making, with a focus on practical challenges facing local government in the use of emerging technologies. Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect on best practice, organisational readiness, and the role of legal teams in supporting lawful and responsible innovation.
This conference is suitable for lawyers advising on data protection, information governance, public law, and digital transformation, as well as those seeking to build confidence in navigating evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.
Matt Whelan is a Senior Associate in Trowers & Hamlins' Public Sector Commercial team, specialising in AI and large technology projects. He advises public sector bodies and local authorities on AI use in procurement, technology contracts (including the procurement of AI), strategy, policy development, data protection, and cyber incidents. Previously internationally seconded to a large client leading on technology matters, Matt is Legal 500-recognised as a 'Key Lawyer' and highly commended as Young Lawyer of the Year at the Midlands Insider Young Professionals Awards 2023. He regularly delivers training on AI contracting and data privacy, serves on the firm's national Sustainability Committee, and actively advances tech collaboration in the West Midlands (he is a member of the Cyber Special Interest Group under TechWM).
Tayler-Mae Porter is an Associate at Trowers & Hamlin' Public Sector Commercial team. Tayler-Mae specialises in advising the public sector on technology adoption and complex outsourcing arrangements, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence governance and the responsible deployment of emerging technologies in public services. She undertakes all aspects of public law work, including advising on public procurement, subsidy control, and local authority governance and vires, and regularly advises clients on the accountability, transparency and regulatory compliance considerations arising from the use of AI and data-driven systems. Tayler-Mae's sector experience includes technology, artificial intelligence, life sciences, leisure and transport.
Andrew is a Partner in the Public Law team, having originally trained at Capsticks. He now leads on much of the firm’s information law work across litigation, advisory and transactional matters for healthcare, housing, emergency service, and regulatory clients.
Andrew has a wide range of experience in information law work, including successfully representing clients in the High Court and County Court in confidentiality related issues; in the Tribunals on Freedom of Information Act matters; and before the Information Commissioner on data protection issues including helping clients manage proposed enforcement action and information rights complaints. He has drafted a wide range of information sharing agreements, policies and other governance documentation. He frequently works on topical issues such as artificial intelligence and the use of novel technology, integration and collaboration between organisations, and international data sharing.
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