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    Presentations

    Josh Waterston has given presentations to lawyers, judges, and the community, on a variety of topics including intellectual property, technology, privacy, AI, and ethics.

    You can see recent examples below.

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    See Wilftek's Blog page

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    Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States

    Josh Waterston holds a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a leading privacy organization.

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    Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional

    Mr. Waterston also holds an AIGP certification from IAPP. AI governance professionals are tasked with the critical responsibility of evaluating AI, integrating relevant standards and best practices, and developing and implementing strategies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Photo of Josh Waterston from Main Line Today - August 2025 AI article
    Photo of Josh Waterston in Main Line Today August 2023 article

    Main Line Today image credit: Tessa Marie Images

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    Main Line Today Top Lawyers edition (August 2025)

    Mr. Waterston was featured in the August 2025 article, "What Does the Growth of AI Mean for Original Content?"

    Main Line Today Top Lawyers edition (August 2023)

    Mr. Waterston was featured in the August 2023 article, "How Social Media Impacts Legal Disputes, According to Main Line Area Experts"

    PDF version here, reprinted with permission

    Main Line Today Top Lawyers, Delaware County Daily Times Best Lawyers

    • Main Line Today Top Lawyers (2018, 2020 - 2025)

    • Delaware County Daily Times Best Lawyers (2016 - 2021)

Presentations

2025 PBA IP Section presentation: "The State of AI as of This Hour"

At the PA Bar Association Intellectual Property Section's July 15, 2025 meeting, Josh and Lewis shared a brief update on how AI is impacting intellectual property law. Topics included contract best practices, AI-generated deepfakes and music, and recent fair use and trademark cases.

July 15, 2025

Bench Bar 2025 AI presentation: "AI and the Law - From Progress to Problems: What Lawyers and Judges are Learning About AI"

At the 2025 Delaware County Bench Bar Conference, Josh Waterston led a panel discussion on how AI is impacting legal practice and the courts. He was joined by the Hon. William C. Mackrides, the Hon. Margaret J. Amoroso, and DCBA President Michael Davey, Esq. for a lively discussion of the rapidly changing capabilities of generative AI, ethics, cautionary examples, and the difficult decisions that result.

June 5, 2025

Video: Wilftek webinar with guest Richard Connor: "Cybersecurity Compliance in the Age of AI"

For Wilftek's webinar on May 29, 2025, Josh Waterston was joined by guest Richard Connor, founder of Lockstock Analytics, for a rapid-fire and engaging discussion on ways to protect your business in the fast-moving world of AI, law, and cybersecurity.

May 29, 2025

2025 PBI Technology Institute presentation: "Help! My AI Ate My IP! - Creating and Protecting Intellectual Property When Using AI Tools"

In this presentation, Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston reviewed the impact of advances in AI and recent guidance from the Copyright Office and USPTO, and discussed practical approaches to creating and protecting intellectual property when using artificial intelligence tools.

March 7, 2025

2024 PBI Data Privacy Update presentation on Artificial Intelligence and Privacy

Josh Waterston and Dr. Jennifer Wagner discussed the impact of AI on privacy, how governments and businesses are balancing these benefits and risks, and shared pro tips on how to comply with laws and stay ahead of the curve

November 15, 2024

2024 PBI Technology Institute presentation: "Who Owns That?: Guiding Intellectual Property Clients Through the A.I. Labyrinth"

In this presentation, Fred Wilf, Josh Waterston, and Lewis Sorokin discussed intellectual property issues posed by AI, including recent litigation, proposals for legislation and regulation, current efforts by individuals and the tech industry to mitigate IP risks, and best practices for both clients and lawyers in an era of uncertainty. Attendees gained the insights necessary to effectively counsel clients on the issues facing this groundbreaking new technology.

April 25, 2024

A.I., Esquire, Evolved: More Promises and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

Joshua D. Waterston and Lewis D. Sorokin were joined by Judge Margaret Amoroso, and educated lawyers and paralegals about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by law firms during this presentation at the Delaware County Bar Association on March 6, 2024.

Josh Waterston and Lewis Sorokin demonstrated the newest uses of AI, shared examples of how a potential client could use AI (and then quickly need legal services), and discussed AI tools for law firms, using AI in court, and practical guidance in using this groundbreaking technology.

March 6, 2024

Smart Families, Smarter Lawyers: Adapting to AI and Connected Devices in Family Law

Josh Waterston was joined by Judge Berry, presenting a CLE for the Delaware County Bar Association's Family Law Section, educating family lawyers on issues raised by smart technology devices and artificial intelligence tools.

February 28, 2024

A.I., Esquire – The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

Joshua D. Waterston and Lewis D. Sorokin educated lawyers and paralegals about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by law firms during this presentation at the Delaware County Bar Association on November 29, 2023. AI chatbots have become useful tools for the public, and AI could transform the practice of law through efficient research, analysis, and even document preparation. However, lawyers must follow ethical requirements, such as client confidentiality, as they leverage this new technology.

November 29, 2023

Video: Intersection of Intellectual Property and AI

Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston's September 2023 presentation at the Drexel Law School's Privacy, Security and Compliance Program, on the intersection of Intellectual Property and AI.

September 28, 2023

When Fake Becomes Real: Musicians Meet AI

Josh Waterston participated in a CLE panel, which involved a spirited discussion on the rights of musicians and the public when artificial intelligence can make it difficult to tell what is real.

June 7, 2023

2023 PBI Technology Institute presentation on Intellectual Property Protection for Generative AI Creations

A presentation by Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston on the intersection of Intellectual Property and AI. They discussed existing copyright authorship requirements and reviewed how these may be applied to works derived from AI.

March 28, 2023

Video: Intellectual Property Protection for Generative AI Creations - 2023 Trenton Computer Festival

Recording of Fred Wilf's presentation and Q&A at the world's oldest and longest-running technology fair, regarding the intersection of Intellectual Property and AI. Fred discussed existing copyright authorship requirements, and reviewed how these may be applied to works derived from AI.

March 17, 2023

Privacy Law Update - 2022 Trenton Computer Festival

Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston shared a Privacy Law update at the world's oldest and longest-running technology fair. They discussed new and existing state privacy laws, the impact of the European Union's GDPR on privacy laws across the world, how California's CPRA changes the existing CCPA, and new and proposed Federal laws. They also shared best practices to comply with current and pending privacy laws.

March 18, 2022

Josh Waterston is a senior attorney with Wilftek. He practices intellectual property and technology law, focusing on the intersection of technology, privacy, and security. He enables clients to leverage cloud computing opportunities while mitigating their legal and financial exposure. In short, he helps clients take advantage of opportunities created by new technology without falling into hidden traps. Wilftek works with clients of all sizes (one-person startups to Fortune 500 to Global 10,000).

Prior to joining Wilftek, Josh was associated with two other firms, practicing intellectual property and technology law. He has represented clients in Federal copyright, trademark, and patent infringement litigation.

Mr. Waterston has spent much of his career as a litigator. He has handled civil and criminal litigation from trial through appellate stages, having litigated well over 30,000 cases in two decades. He served for over seven years as Chief Counsel of the Delaware County Office of Support Enforcement, managing the law office of Pennsylvania’s third-largest child support agency and leading a program which collected over $3 Million in overdue child support. Josh is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania state courts, as well as the United States District Courts in the Eastern, Middle, and Western districts of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP).

Josh has been voted one of the top attorneys in Delaware County and the Main Line over the last several years. He chairs the Pennsylvania Bar Association Intellectual Property section's Trademark committee, is an appointed member of the PBA's Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility committee, and is a member of the American Bar Association and PBA committees on intellectual property and privacy. He is also a member of the Delaware County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Intellectual Property Forum, InfraGard (an FBI/private sector alliance), and is a current member and former board member of the Cloud Security Alliance – Delaware Valley Chapter.

He has taught continuing legal education seminars on intellectual property law, privacy and cybersecurity, technology and ethics, and family law. Recently, Josh has spoken on issues of generative artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights. He has followed the waves of technology for decades, building and repairing computers, designing and coding websites, and dabbling in programming.

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  • Presentations

    Josh Waterston has given many presentations to lawyers, judges, and the community. You can see recent examples below.

    Articles

    See Wilftek's Blog page

    Circuit board with "AI" on the main chip
  • CIPP-US seal

    Certified Information Privacy Professional / United States

    Josh Waterston holds a CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), a leading privacy organization.

    AIGP seal

    Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional

    Mr. Waterston also holds an AIGP certification from IAPP. AIGP is a newer certification, covering the fast-changing area of AI, ensuring that AI development and use follows the law and best practices.

  • Photo of Josh Waterston from Main Line Today - August 2025 AI article

    Main Line Today image credit: Tessa Marie Images

    Main Line Today Top Lawyers edition (August 2025)

    Mr. Waterston was featured in the August 2025 article, "What Does the Growth of AI Mean for Original Content?"

    Photo of Josh Waterston in Main Line Today August 2023 article

    Main Line Today image credit: Tessa Marie Images

    Main Line Today Top Lawyers edition (August 2023)

    Mr. Waterston was featured in the August 2023 article, "How Social Media Impacts Legal Disputes, According to Main Line Area Experts"


    PDF version here, reprinted with permission

    Main Line Today Top Lawyers, Delaware County Daily Times Best Lawyers

    • Main Line Today Top Lawyers (2018, 2020 - 2025)

    • Delaware County Daily Times Best Lawyers (2016 - 2021)

    Logo for Main Line Today - Top-Lawyer 2025

Presentations

A.I., Esquire, Evolved: More Promises and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

A.I., Esquire, Evolved: More Promises and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

Joshua D. Waterston and Lewis D. Sorokin were joined by Judge Margaret Amoroso, and educated lawyers and paralegals about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by law firms during this presentation at the Delaware County Bar Association on March 6, 2024.

Josh Waterston and Lewis Sorokin demonstrated the newest uses of AI, shared examples of how a potential client could use AI (and then quickly need legal services), and discussed AI tools for law firms, using AI in court, and practical guidance in using this groundbreaking technology.

March 6, 2024

Smart Families, Smarter Lawyers: Adapting to AI and Connected Devices in Family Law

Smart Families, Smarter Lawyers: Adapting to AI and Connected Devices in Family Law

Josh Waterston was joined by Judge Berry, presenting a CLE for the Delaware County Bar Association's Family Law Section, educating family lawyers on issues raised by smart technology devices and artificial intelligence tools.

February 28, 2024

A.I., Esquire – The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

A.I., Esquire – The Promise and Pitfalls of Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Law Firm

Joshua D. Waterston and Lewis D. Sorokin educated lawyers and paralegals about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by law firms during this presentation at the Delaware County Bar Association on November 29, 2023. AI chatbots have become useful tools for the public, and AI could transform the practice of law through efficient research, analysis, and even document preparation. However, lawyers must follow ethical requirements, such as client confidentiality, as they leverage this new technology.

November 29, 2023

Video: Intersection of Intellectual Property and AI

Video: Intersection of Intellectual Property and AI

Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston's September 2023 presentation at the Drexel Law School's Privacy, Security and Compliance Program, on the intersection of Intellectual Property and AI.

September 28, 2023

When Fake Becomes Real: Musicians Meet AI

When Fake Becomes Real: Musicians Meet AI

Josh Waterston participated in a CLE panel, which involved a spirited discussion on the rights of musicians and the public when artificial intelligence can make it difficult to tell what is real.

June 7, 2023

2023 PBI Technology Institute presentation on Intellectual Property Protection for Generative AI Creations

2023 PBI Technology Institute presentation on Intellectual Property Protection for Generative AI Creations

A presentation by Fred Wilf and Josh Waterston on the intersection of Intellectual Property and AI. They discussed existing copyright authorship requirements and reviewed how these may be applied to works derived from AI.

March 28, 2023

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