Annabel Tresise to Speak on AI Regulation at BASF Virtual Program

Bartko Pavia is pleased to share that Annabel Tresise, Senior Counsel, will serve as a co-panelist alongside Ben Softness, Partner at King & Spalding, during the Bar Association of San Francisco's AI and Technology Subsection presentation, AI Regulation without a Map: Where Are We Going and Who is In Charge?

This virtual roundtable will examine the evolving AI regulatory landscape, exploring the intersection of federal preemption efforts, state innovation, and global regulation in an era of rapid AI advancement. The discussion will provide practical insights into how these competing frameworks are shaping compliance obligations, litigation risk, and AI governance for organizations operating across jurisdictions.

Topics to Be Covered

Panelists will discuss:

1. Federal efforts to establish a unified approach to AI regulation.

2. The evolving landscape of state AI laws and compliance obligations, including developments in California, Texas, and Colorado.

3. Global AI regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act, and how differing international approaches are shaping compliance for multinational organizations.

4. Emerging liability and litigation risks involving AI, including developer liability, algorithmic discrimination claims, and anticipated enforcement trends.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Registration: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT

Virtual Program: 12:00–1:15 p.m. PT

Location: Online only

MCLE: No MCLE credit will be provided.

For additional program details, including registration fees, and to register, please visit the Bar Association of San Francisco registration page.