Best Practices for Generative AI for Exhibitions and Events

Barbara Dunn is nationally known for her practice in the meetings and hospitality industry where she exclusively represents nonprofit and for-profit organizations which conduct, sponsor, or host meetings, conferences, trade shows, and special events. Her practical, no-nonsense approach makes her an effective advocate for her clients. Barbara has also been fortunate to work with many nonprofit organizations as they start operations, pursue federal tax exemptions, develop governing documents, train board members, and build their operations. Her depth of knowledge in these areas places her in a unique position to guide those organizations toward adopting best practices, successful strategic plans, and powerful member engagement. While at the law firm of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Barbara was elected as a capital partner and proudly served as Co-Chair of the firm’s Associations & Foundations Practice Group. Barbara started her legal career with the law firm of Howe & Hutton Ltd., initially as a law clerk during law school, thereafter as an associate and finally a partner. Now, as the owner and principal of her own firm, Barbara can customize her practice to fit each client’s unique needs. 

Melissa Vallone helps clients run their businesses through her dedication to effectively negotiating contracts and managing, owning, safeguarding and leveraging valuable technology and other intellectual property assets. She is appreciated for helping clients solve their problems and realize their goals in an efficient manner. 

Melissa's IP practice is focused on information technology, trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, copyright, domain name, promotions, privacy, publishing and commercial contract issues. She negotiates complex tech and IP licensing and publishing agreements. Notably, Melissa has decades of experience representing not-for-profits and associations. In addition, she serves clients in the manufacturing, publishing, high-tech and service industries. She is committed to understanding all sides of an agreement or issue which helps her to craft solutions in a way that benefits her clients and moves the ball forward.

She is a member of numerous organizations and has won several prestigious honors and awards.