CFO Leadership Conference: Law School for the CFO

Foley & Lardner LLP is excited to collaborate with the CFO Leadership Council to present Law School for the CFO. This timely and practical program is tailored for senior financial executives who often act as their organization’s de facto in-house counsel. Join us on Thursday, October 16, at Foley’s Boston office for an in-depth session that will explore the critical legal issues CFOs face daily. Gain the insights and tools needed to identify, manage, and mitigate legal risks in today’s complex business environment.

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.