is an associate in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's Commercial, Class Action and Product Liability Litigation practices, with a specialization in insurance coverage. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in complex insurance coverage and general liability cases. Additionally, Ms. Emory has experience managing cases solo in both the Superior and Magistrate courts and drafting motions including complex federal jurisdiction. Jena currently serves as the programming manager for the Young Lawyers Division and co-chair of the Young Advocates Committee for the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. She is also the former Newsletter co-editor for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, where she played a crucial role in distributing important legal updates and supporting the professional growth of fellow attorneys. Additionally, Ms. Emory is a 2020 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia's YLD Leadership Academy. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.

is a seasoned attorney with more than twenty years of experience advising businesses, institutions, and individuals in diverse industries. His expertise covers AI legal consultancy, intellectual property litigation, patent and trademark matters, and general business litigation. He advises clients on legal issues related to AI, such as governance structures, privacy laws, risk mitigation, policy formulation, regulatory advice, and responsible AI adoption strategies for organizations at any stage of implementing AI. Mr. West represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, various administrative boards, and federal and state courts in complex matters, including pre-suit investigations, trials, appeals, and post-grant proceedings. He is a registered patent attorney. His practice further includes portfolio strategy, enforcement, licensing, and the drafting and negotiation of royalty and technology-related agreements. Mr. West has been involved with AI in legal practice since before the term became widely used. He advises clients on selecting AI tools, implementation procedures, workforce policies, and the legal and ethical isks associated with generative AI, automated decision-making, and data-driven systems. He also acts as an AI implementation leader at his firm, helping to develop governance structures, training programs, and firmwide AI policies. Combining extensive IP expertise with practical AI advice, he provides strategic guidance at the crossroads of innovation, compliance, and responsible technology use.

brings over two decades of experience in the legal field to her role at Hilger Hammond. Beginning her career as a paralegal, Laura spent 18 years assisting on complex matters in litigation and corporate practice—first at a national law firm, then in-house and in state government. This foundation gives her a pragmatic, client‑focused perspective: she listens carefully, works diligently, and finds creative, cost‑effective solutions. Since earning her J.D., Laura has concentrated her practice on corporate matters including organization formation and advice, transactions, real estate matters, and civil litigation matters. She is equally committed to helping clients avoid protracted disputes through early case assessment and strategic dispute resolution. Laura is particularly passionate about defensible e‑discovery practices, effective oral advocacy, and innovative trial techniques. In her free time, Laura enjoys playing piano, traveling, hiking, and spending time with her husband and 2 kids. She also enjoys needlepoint and hopes to finish the project she started for her daughter before she was born – before she turns 18!

is a litigation paralegal with Pankauski Lazarus PLLC. She is involved in all aspects of trial and appellate work, including client and witness interviews; communicating with clients/parties, opposing counsel and staff, and outside professionals and organizations; discovery, both review and analysis of incoming and outgoing discovery requests and working with clients to compile and draft responses to same; scheduling; attendance at mediations, hearings and trials; legal research; drafting pleadings from initial filing through appeal; and maintaining files. Ms. Arty is a certified paralegal, having received her advanced certifications in both trial practice and e-discovery. She is also a Florida registered paralegal. Ms. Arty served two terms on The Florida Bar's FRP Enrichment Committee. She is a member of the Paralegal Association of Florida and is serving as president of its Palm Beach Chapter. She earned her A.A.S. degree in legal assisting from Tallahassee Community College and her A.A. degree from Florida State University.