Cuppa Jax - Rogers Towers Attorney Trace Jackson, AI Legal Expert

Cost $15 -- Breakfast provided by The Fresh Fork

Wednesday, August 7

8:00 - 9:00 am

Riverplace Tower Skyline Room

Trace Jackson specializes in intellectual property and technology law. Trace is passionate about protecting his clients' ideas, brands, and creations, ranging from multi-million-dollar corporations to authors, non-profits, small businesses, inventors, educational institutions, and artists. Trace considers himself an integral part of his clients' teams; so, he collaborates closely with each to chart the optimal path forward and strategically guide the development of their intellectual property portfolios. This enables his clients to focus on and excel in what they do best— inventing, creating, and operating their businesses.

A lifelong academic, Trace takes pride in his education and boasts that he is a "Triple Gator," having earned his B.S. in Mathematics, B.A. in Physics, and J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Florida, where he also served as Editor in Chief of the Law Review and earned 12 book awards. Additionally, Trace earned his M.S. in Engineering Science and Applied Mathematics, with a specialty in computational physics, from Northwestern University. His extensive background in and continued dedication to science, research, and mathematical application enables him to work in mechanical, software, and chemical arts. This makes Trace the perfect scientist–attorney member of any business team.

Trace views his practice as an extension of his passion for learning. He has a genuine interest in discovering and understanding the unique qualities of both the people and businesses he represents and how their offerings exemplify those intangible assets. He takes joy in assisting others and fostering the growth of both individuals and businesses.

Due to his fervor for science, math, and law, Trace has emerged as a foremost expert on artificial intelligence and generative AI in Northeast Florida. Not only does he offer continuing education credits to attorneys on AI, generative AI, ethics in AI, and AI and intellectual property, but also actively contributes to the technology landscape. As a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association's Technology Board and Rogers Towers' Technology and AI Committees, his expertise in AI and technology law is evident. In 2023, Trace was honored with invitations to speak at several Jacksonville Rotary Clubs to address the ever-changing role of AI, specifically generative AI in the workplace and law. He relishes opportunities to share insights on the risks, rewards, and ethics of employing AI and generative AI across businesses and organizations of all sizes.

Trace prepares and prosecutes patent, copyright, and trademark applications. He also assists clients in enforcing and licensing patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret rights, and privacy law compliance to ensure that clients enjoy the maximum protection under complicated statutory regimes.

In his personal life, Trace enjoys connecting with intellectual property scholars across the country to further his education. His leisure time is devoted to tutoring students in math and science, while also serving as a life and career coach. Trace has a passion for travel, as well, with aspirations to set foot on every continent including Antarctica. His favorite international destination fluctuates between the Isle of Skye in Scotland and Hakone, Japan. However, within the continental U.S., there is no substitute for Asheville, North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains, where he and his family share countless memories.

We meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to the First Coast Flyer and the Skyway Riverplace Station.

There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage.

Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the Skyline Room.

Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices.

Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward Fresh Fork. Take the elevator or stairs near Fresh Fork to the meeting space.

Cuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in the Skyline Room in the Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city.

Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program.

No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by Fresh Fork. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] and we will be glad to cover your ticket.

Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It is simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Skyline Room, Riverplace Tower, 1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, United States