Taft partner Mark Fazio will present a practical discussion on the legal implications of artificial intelligence and its growing role in mergers and acquisitions at a Greater Cleveland Partnership event on Nov. 17, 2026, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. He will present with Calfee partner Dan McMullen.

Designed for business, legal, and technology leaders, the session will explore the opportunities AI presents alongside the legal risks, potential liabilities, and transaction-specific considerations businesses should evaluate.

Topics will include:

• AI and data rights.

• Legal, regulatory, and governance considerations.

• Potential risks and liabilities associated with AI.

• The role and use of AI in M&A transactions.

• AI-related considerations during due diligence.

• Practical questions business, legal, and technology leaders should be asking.

The discussion will connect AI’s broader legal implications with the specific opportunities and considerations emerging in M&A, helping attendees identify key questions for their organizations and transactions.

For more information, or to register for this free event, visit here.

Fazio is an accomplished business lawyer with significant experience representing both public and private company clients on a wide array of matters. His experience includes mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, business formation and growth strategies, and private debt and equity financings.