In October, WIT participated in three industry conferences addressing evolving regulation, litigation, and corporate strategy. Key takeaways included the importance of proactive compliance and transparency in securities lending at the SIFMA Conference, emphasizing AI’s role in compliance and potential impacts from the 2024 election. The Global IP ConfEx highlighted leveraging intellectual property as a growth driver and the complexities of data privacy regulations. The DLA Piper Symposium discussed rising product liability litigation, particularly in tech and biopharma, and emphasized the need for diversity in product development to ensure fair outcomes. Overall, adaptability and proactive risk management emerged as crucial themes.