Presentations
Lewis Sorokin presented to lawyers, judges, industry leaders, and the community on a variety of topics including the arts, intellectual property, emerging technology. You can see recent examples below.
Articles
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
Lewis 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.
New Jersey RPC 7.4 Notice: The AIGP certification is issued by IAPP; however, this is not an official certification recognized by New Jersey or the American Bar Association.
AI Strategy and Governance
Lewis holds a certification in AI Strategy and Governance from University of Pennsylvania Wharton Online.
New Jersey RPC 7.4 Notice: This certification is issued the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Online; however, this is not an official certification recognized by New Jersey or the American Bar Association.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Technology Transactions (2024 - Present).
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
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
Video: From DABUS to Ghostwriter977: Legal Issues With GenAI in Arts and Music
Video of Fred Wilf and Lewis Sorokin's panel presentation with Dr. Rebecca Mercuri at the Trenton Computer Festival 2024, discussing the AI and IP legal landscape, including questions of fair use, and discussing stem splitting in music, as well as Thaler, Zarya of the Dawn, and more.
April 3, 2024
From DABUS to Ghostwriter977: Legal Issues With GenAI in Arts and Music
Fred Wilf and Lewis Sorokin spoke on a panel moderated by Dr. Rebecca Mercuri at the Trenton Computer Festival 2024, discussing the AI legal landscape from Thaler to Zarya of the Dawn and beyond.
March 16, 2024
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.
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.
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 permissionMoney Matters TV interview
Josh Waterston joined host Robin Bond, Esq. in this Dec. 3, 2025 segment to explain the real legal risks businesses face as AI adoption accelerates. The segment covers privacy obligations, contract pitfalls, and the growing problem of AI hallucinations. A practical overview for individuals and companies looking to use AI safely and responsibly.
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.
