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Managing Trade Secret Risk in Fintech Partnerships and AI Use | Apr. 22, 2026

Managing Trade Secret Risk in Fintech Partnerships and AI Use | Apr. 22, 2026

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/22/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)

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As financial institutions increasingly rely on fintech partnerships and artificial intelligence, in-house legal teams are confronted with complex new risks surrounding trade secret protection and misappropriation. This session will explore the intersection of trade secret law and financial technology, with a focus on the practical implications for banks, fintech vendors, and their legal departments. Panelists will discuss how to identify and protect proprietary assets—such as risk models, algorithms, and API architecture—while navigating the unique risks of software licensing deals, regulatory agency disclosures (FOIA), and the use of public AI tools. Attendees will leave with best practices and key takeaways for in-house counsel to actively maintain secrecy and avoid trade secret claims during the sales and development process.

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04/22/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
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Jay E. Heidrick

Intellectual Property Litigation Chair

Polsinelli

Jay Heidrick regularly advises clients in both transactional and litigation matters relying on his extensive experience in intellectual property, contracts, and trade secrets. He views his primary role as a problem solver who allows his clients to focus on their business instead of their legal concerns. To do this, Jay works hard to not only understand the problem at hand but also the client’s individual business and strategic goals to reach the best resolution possible for the long-term benefit of his clients. While Jay aggressively seeks creative and rapid resolutions to disputes, he litigates cases with the understanding that a trial may ultimately be necessary. And in trial, Jay is a storyteller who can take complicated issues and explain them in a manner that connects with and is understood by jurors of all backgrounds.

Jay regularly handles high-value, “bet the company” intellectual property cases where eight-figure damages are often at stake. He understands the stress this can create for his clients and personally invests in each of his clients and cases. 

Jay is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in both Kansas and Missouri. He is also admitted in the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as numerous appellate jurisdictions. He has represented clients in numerous jurisdictions at both the state and federal level across the country.

Learn more about Jay Heidrick, here: https://www.polsinelli.com/jay...