The 23rd Annual Forensic Science and Law Symposium
Join scientific, legal and investigative experts on November 21-22, 2024 at the Duquesne University Union's Africa Room to explore cases and scenarios pertaining to the forensic applications of AI technology.
- Earn up to 12 CLE credits, including 2 Ethics credits
- Single-day registrations available
Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Event is Free to All Duquesne Students, Faculty & Staff.
Artificial Intelligence, it seems, is everywhere, and that includes the administration of criminal justice. From cutting-edge research into its potential forensic scientific applications, to its role in surveillance and predictive policing, to ethical issues pertaining to privacy and bias, this conference will convene some of the nation’s leading experts on the science and law of AI to help us better anticipate what the criminal justice landscape will look like in the emerging era of intelligent automation.
Hosted by the Cyril Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law in partnership with the Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law and the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University.
Expanding Horizons For Learning
Program in the Duquesne Union's Africa Room
All presentations are scheduled to take place in the Duquesne University Union's Africa Room.
Please note that the agenda is subject to change, below is the most current information.
AGENDA
Thursday, November 21 | |
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9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
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9:15 a.m. |
What is Generative AI? Morgan A. Gray, J.D., Adjunct Professor, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University; Ph.D. Candidate, Intelligent Systems, University of Pittsburgh |
10:15 a.m. |
AI in Forensic Science: Casework and Empirical Demonstrations Patrick Juola, PhD, Joseph A. Lauritis, C.S.Sp Endowed Chair in Teaching and Technology Coordinator, Cybersecurity Studies program, Duquesne University |
11:15 a.m. | Break |
11:30 a.m. |
AI Delivers Accurate and Objective Forensic DNA Evidence Mark Perlin, PhD, MD, Chief Scientific and Executive Officer, Cybergenetics |
12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
1:45 p.m. |
Could AI Save Fingerprint Evidence Under the Daubert Rule? Joseph Kadane, Ph.D., Leonard J. Savage University Professor of Statistics and Social Sciences, Emeritus, Carnegie Mellon University |
2:45 p.m. |
AI and the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Investigating and Litigating Stolen IP
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3:45 p.m. |
Break |
4:00 p.m. |
Panel Discussion
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5:00 p.m. |
Adjournment |
Friday, November 22 | |
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9 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
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9:15 a.m. |
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: Past, Present, and Future John P. Slattery, Ph.D., Executive Director, Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law, Duquesne University |
10:15 a.m. |
Legal Ethics: Competence in Technology, from the Internet to the Cloud to AI David G. Ries, J.D. Of Counsel, Clark Hill, PLC |
11:15 a.m. | Break |
11:30 a.m. |
Computationally Assessing Suspicion
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:45 p.m. |
Distinguishing Original from Deepfake Images Using Metadata and File Structure Glenn K. Bard, CISSP, CFCE Chief Technical Officer, PATCTech, Pennsylvania State Police (ret.) |
2:45 p.m. |
Privacy Law and Databases Jacqueline Lipton, Ph.D., LL.M., Associate Professor, Carol Los Mansmann Chair in Faculty Scholarship, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University |
3:45 p.m. |
Break |
4 p.m. |
Panel Discussion
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5 p.m. |
Adjournment |
Registration Fees
Registration is required by Wednesday, Nov. 20 for most attendees. Duquesne University Students, Faculty and Staff are free to attend.
- CLE Private Attorneys - $360.00
- CLE Gov't/Nonprofit Attorneys - $330.00
- Coroners - $180.00
- General Public - $120.00
- Non-Duquesne Students - $60.00
- Duquesne Students, Faculty & Staff - No Cost; No Registration Required
About This Year's Featured Speakers
The following experts will explore cases and scenarios pertaining to the forensic applications of AI technology.
- Glenn K. Bard, CISSP, CFCE, EnCE, CHFI, ACE, A+, Chief Technical Officer, PATCTech; Pennsylvania State Police (ret.)
- Corey A. Bauer, Esq., Shareholder/Director, Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
- Lyndsie Ferrara, Ph.D., Teaching Assistant Professor, Master’s of Forensic Science and Law, Duquesne University
- Morgan A. Gray, J.D., Adjunct Professor, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University; Ph.D. Candidate, Intelligent Systems, University of Pittsburgh
- Patrick Juola, Ph.D., Joseph A. Lauritis, C.S.Sp Endowed Chair in Teaching and Technology Coordinator, Cybersecurity Studies program, Duquesne University
- Joseph Kadane, Ph.D., Leonard J. Savage University Professor of Statistics and Social Sciences, Emeritus, Carnegie Mellon University
- Jacqueline Lipton, Ph.D., LL.M., Associate Professor, Carol Los Mansmann Chair in Faculty Scholarship, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University
- Wesley M. Oliver, J.S.D., LL.M., J.D., Law and Computing Program Director, Marie-Clement Rodier, C.Sp. Endowed Chair and Professor of Law, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University
- Mark W. Perlin, Ph.D., M.D., Ph.D., Chief Scientific and Executive Officer, Cybergenetics
- David G. Ries, J.D., Of Counsel, Clark Hill, PLC
- John P. Slattery, Ph.D., Executive Director, Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law
- Henry M. Sneath, Esq., Shareholder/Director, Houston Harbaugh, P.C.; Adjunct Professor, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Duquesne University
Continuing Education Opportunities
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law strives to enrich its registrants’ learning experiences by offering continuing education opportunities relevant to its programming.
As an Accredited Provider of Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education, we are pleased to be offering up to 10 hours of Substantive CLE credit and 2 hours of Ethics CLE credit for this conference.
Those wishing to claim CLE credit must submit evaluation forms on the final day of their attendance, and virtual registrants must also capture and submit attendance verification codes. Out-of-state attorneys should consult with their respective bar associations to inquire about eligibility.
Please consult the Institute’s staff for updates on accreditations and credit hours.
Parking & Directions to Union, Africa Room
Please review Duquesne University Campus Map to find your way to the Duquesne Union's Africa Room.
- Park at Duquesne's Forbes Garage (1180 Forbes Avenue); This garage is the closest to the Duquesne Union building.
- Forbes Avenue Garage Parking is limited and not guaranteed. It is recommended that you arrive early if you plan to park in the Forbes Avenue Garage.
- Take the elevator in the Forbes Garage to the 8th floor to access the walkway to the Union.
- Upon entering the Union, please take the stairs to the immediate left to Floor 3. (May also take elevators towards the back of the building to Africa Room on Floor 3.)
- At the top of the stairs make an immediate left and then an immediate right through the double wooden doors to access the Africa Room.
ADDITIONAL OFF-CAMPUS PARKING LOCATIONS
Parking is available within a 10 minute walking distance to Duquesne University. Please contact the parking garage directly for rate information or capacity restrictions. (Follow directions above to find your way to the Union, Africa Room)
- PPG Paints Arena Lots at Centre Avenue and Chatham Square - A 5 minute walk to campus
- Manor Complex Garage at 564 Forbes Ave. (West side of Liberty Tunnels) - A 5 minute walk to campus
- Chatham Center at Chatham Square - A 5 minute walk to campus
- BNY Mellon Center Garage at 500 Grant Street - A 5-10 minute walk to campus
- First Avenue Garage at 600 First Avenue - A 10-15 minute walk to campus
- Second Avenue Parking Plaza at 1250 Second Avenue - A 10-15 minute walk to campus
Hotel Accommodations
For those traveling to Pittsburgh to attend our symposium, please note that we have now filled the blocks of hotel rooms we were holding at the following hotels. Please feel free to contact them to inquire about additional vacancies, or else go to Visit Pittsburgh to find other options.
Cancellation Policies
You can request a full refund for your registration, with a $25 processing fee deducted, if you cancel up to one week before the symposium begins. However, after Thursday, November 14, refunds will only be granted with documented proof of a medical or other emergency. Additionally, please be aware that up until Monday, November 18, individuals registered for onsite participation have the option to switch to the virtual attendance option.