Nelson Mullins senior associate Jeffrey Kelly will be speaking at North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) upcoming Technology Law and Policy Center Inaugural Law and Technology Summit. The hybrid event will be held on the NCCU campus and virtually. The summit aims to bring together some of the industry’s top legal experts, policy advocates and technologists from around the country. It will include keynotes, presentations, and panel discussions designed to examine issues and current developments in law and technology, including artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, tech policy, legal services, regulatory reform and more. 

After receiving a $5 million grant commitment to support racial diversity and social justice in the legal profession, NCCU's Technology Law and Policy Center has become the first technology center of its kind at an HBCU. Kelly has been collaborating with NCCU and students in the Technology Law program through his role as a Fellow at Duke’s Center on Law and Technology, including guest lecturing in NCCU classes on law and technology in practice. He will be speaking at the event about emerging tech, regulation, and how new technology can improve access to justice.

Kelly focuses his practice in areas of emerging technology, particularly in areas involving data analytics, digital assets, and FinTech. He works closely with entrepreneurs and companies to effectively navigate changing regulations, government investigations, and complex corporate and securities law challenges. Kelly also represents clients before tribunals and agencies that concentrate on regulating new technology and protecting trade secrets, including the North Carolina Business Court, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and federal courts.