West Virginia partner Bob Coffield will participate at AI Powered by HR: Balancing Innovation and Legal Compliance hosted by Charleston WV Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) on July 10. In this discussion, they will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law, focusing on key legal considerations and challenges for human resource professionals. Topics will include thehistory and basic understanding of AI and large language models (LLMs), the use of AI to assist human resource directors and departments, a discussion of how existing employment law will be impacted by AI-based tools and processes, bias and discrimination in AI, and other emerging employment law intersects with AI legal trends. The goal is to provide practical insight and best practices to ensure legal compliance and the ethical use of AI by the human resource team. The speakers will also provide a tour and demonstration of the ChatGPT interface. 

Coffield brings more than three decades of experience to the dynamic everchanging healthcare landscape. He has carved a niche as an experienced healthcare and business lawyer, recognized for his handling of complex transactions, regulatory compliance, administrative litigation, and a wide spectrum of business matters.