Avi Gesser

Partner
New York
Tel: +1 212 909 6577
Overview
Mr. Gesser is Co-Chair of the firm’s Data Strategy & Security Group. His practice focuses on advising major companies on a wide range of cybersecurity, ... Read Full Biography

Publications

Upcoming Events

  • AI Enforcement
    22 November 2024
    NYU School of Law’s Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement
    PCCE’s Fall Enforcement Conference
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements

Recent Events

  • AI Use Cases – Risks and Mitigations
    19 November 2024
    Advanced Cyber Security Center
    Developing AI Governance and Security Practice Annual Conference
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Emerging Controls and Enforcement on Emerging Technologies: AI and Quantum Computing
    14 November 2024
    Global Investigations Review
    Sanctions & AML Meeting
    Washington, D.C.
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Policies
    12 November 2024
    Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and SIFMA AMG
    SIFMA AMG FinTech Forum, CCO Forum, US Reg Committee and Operations Committee
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Tips on Managing Cybersecurity Risks Arising from AI – New Guidance from the NYDFS
    8 November 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann
    Speaking Engagements
  • How AI is Transforming the Law Firm Internally and Externally
    31 October 2024
    Sandpiper Partners LLC
    8th Annual Disruption and Innovation in the Delivery of Legal Services Conference
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Matt Kelly
    Speaking Engagements
  • View from the Outside
    28 October 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Cyber Counsel Group Fall Conference
    New York, NY
    Speaker: Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Benjamin R. Pedersen, Stephanie D. Thomas
    Speaking Engagements
  • Ethics Panel
    24 October 2024
    Life Insurance Counsel of New York
    LICONY Tax Conference
    New York, NY
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • How to Prepare for AI in Your Company
    17 October 2024
    National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
    Human Resources Summit
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Tricia Bozyk Sherno
    Speaking Engagements
  • Regulatory Challenges Amid the Evolution of AI
    16 October 2024
    Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
    C&L New York Regional Seminar
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence
    10 October 2024
    Life Insurance Counsel of New York
    External 2024 Annual Meeting & Planning Conference
    Cooperstown, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Regulation
    24 September 2024
    Entertainment Technology Center
    ETC AI Roundtable
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Final Requirements for Insurers Using AI or External Data from the NYDFS
    26 July 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Sharon Shaji
    Speaking Engagements
  • Managing Cybersecurity in a New Era
    15 July 2024
    Society for Corporate Governance
    National Conference
    National Harbor, Maryland
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI in Action
    3 June 2024
    Practising Law Institute
    PLI One-Hour Briefings
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Matt Kelly, Martha Hirst
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Incoming Rise in AI Regulation: What to Expect & How to Prepare
    18 March 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton and the UK AI 2024 Symposium
    UK AI 2024 Symposium
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Martha Hirst
    Speaking Engagements
  • The New York State Department of Financial Services Proposed Requirements for Insurers Using AI or External Data
    9 February 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Regulatory Developments Briefing Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Sharon Shaji
    Speaking Engagements
  • SEC and FINRA Compliance Considerations for AI Use by RIAs and Broker-Dealers
    6 February 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Avi Gesser, Julie M. Riewe, Kristin A. Snyder
    Speaking Engagements
  • Predictions and Priorities for 2024
    23 January 2024
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Catherine Amirfar, Andrew J. Ceresney, Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Avi Gesser, Eric T. Juergens, Arian M. June, Satish M. Kini, Benjamin R. Pedersen, Jane Shvets, Kristin A. Snyder, Ulysses Smith, Ashley Yoon
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI and Private Equity
    13 December 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise Data Strategy & Security Webcast
    Webcast
    Speaker: Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Avi Gesser, Kevin M. Schmidt
    Speaking Engagements
  • SEC Cybersecurity Rules for Issuers – Part 3: Practice Guide Q&A
    1 December 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise Data Security Webcast
    Webcast
    Speaker: Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Benjamin R. Pedersen
    Speaking Engagements
  • Managing an Effective Privacy Program in a Time of Increasing Regulatory and Legal Risk
    17 November 2023
    Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement at NYU School of Law
    Security, Privacy and Consumer Protection Conference
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • NYDFS Cybersecurity Final Amendments
    13 November 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Stephanie D. Thomas
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cyber Risk Governance: Leveling Up in an Age of New Regulations and AI: The AI Juggernaut
    8 November 2023
    Advanced Cyber Security Center
    ACSC's Annual Member Conference
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence
    26 October 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    London Insurance Webinar Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Dr. Clare Swirski
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Regulation
    25 October 2023
    Insurance Bureau of Canada
    IBC’s 23rd Annual Regulatory Affairs Symposium
    Toronto, Canada
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Tips for Adopting Generative AI
    20 Octerber 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Kristin A. Snyder, Matt Kelly
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
    19 October 2023
    Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
    SIFMA Compliance & Legal Society Regional Seminar: New York
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Measured Leverage: Evaluating Generative AI Applications and Utilization within Professional Services
    12 October 2023
    Thomson Reuters
    Generative AI and Emerging Technology Forum
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Generative AI is Here – Should You Open the Door?
    4-6 October 2023
    Society for Corporate Governance
    Regional Fall Conference 2023
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence
    27 September 2023
    Hellman & Friedman
    2023 Hellman & Friedman CLO Conference
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Matt Kelly
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI: Opportunities and Potential Risks
    22 September 2023
    New York University School of Law
    Corporate Compliance and Enforcement Panel
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cybersecurity Threats, Regulatory Developments and the Role of Lawyers
    19 September 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Impact of AI On Our Industry
    11 September 2023
    Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
    C&L Regional Seminar 2023
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Preparing Now For AI Regulation That’s Coming
    9 August 2023
    Fora Group
    AI4 2023
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cybersecurity / FIRPTA and Stock Buyback Tax Updates Seminar
    18 July 2023
    The Wall Street Tax Association and the Wall Street Tax Educational Corporation
    Webcast
    Speaker: Michael Bolotin, Avi Gesser, Matt Kelly
    Speaking Engagements
  • New York DFS Revises Proposed Amendments to Cybersecurity Rule
    7 July 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise Insurance Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Marshal L. Bozzo, Stephanie D. Thomas
    Speaking Engagements
  • Update on SEC Cybersecurity Rules and New AI Regulation
    28 June 2023
    Institutional Investor
    Institutional Investor Legal Forum Summer Workshop
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Matt Kelly
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Revised Colorado AI Insurance Regulations - What Got Fixed and What Still Needs Fixing
    13 June 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton
    Episode 66: Debevoise Insurance Webcast
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Stephanie D. Thomas
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Wild West of Generative AI: Assessing Your Company’s Regulatory Risks and Opportunities
    18 May 2023
    Fiscal Note
    Webinar: Generative AI and Regulatory Issues Discussion
    Webinar
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • ChatGPT and Other Generative AI
    12 May 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Devon Donohue
    Speaking Engagements
  • Demystifying AI: Fundamentals and Considerations for Compliance Programs
    10 May 2023
    Health Care Compliance Association
    Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics Webinar
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Developing an Effective Game Plan for Cybersecurity Threats and Addressing Potential Issues Around the Use of AI and ChatGPT: What Every Chief Litigator Needs to Know in 2023
    4 May 2023
    Chief Litigation Counsel Association
    Minneapolis, MN
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Jim Pastore
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT
    2-3 May 2023
    Ethics and Compliance Initiative
    IMPACT 2023
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Privacy/GDPR, Cyber and AI in Deals
    27 April 2023
    The Conference Board
    San Francisco, California
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Robert Maddox
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI in Insurance
    21 April 2023
    New York City Bar Association
    The 33nd Annual Program on Current Issues in Insurance Regulation
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Getting Ready for the New SEC Cyber Rules for Registered Investment Advisers
    21 March 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    DSS Episode 21
    Webcast
    Speaker: Luke Dembosky, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Julie M. Riewe, Kristin A. Snyder, Charu A. Chandrasekhar
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Role and Influence of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
    3 March 2023
    New York City Bar Association
    2023 Employment Law Institute
    New York, New York
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Colorado’s Approach to AI Governance for Insurers Part V
    13 February 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Marshal L. Bozzo
    Speaking Engagements
  • Predictions and Priorities for 2023
    24 January 2023
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Andrew J. Ceresney, Erin Cleary, Avi Gesser, Ted Hassi, Eric T. Juergens, Arian M. June, Peter F.G. Schuur, Erica S. Weisgerber, Ashley Yoon
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry, Part IV: Colorado Previews New Regulatory Approaches to AI Governance
    9 December 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Marshal L. Bozzo
    Speaking Engagements
  • NYDFS New Draft Amendments to Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules
    18 November 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Regulatory Developments Briefing Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Caroline N. Swett, Johanna N. Skrzypczyk
    Speaking Engagements
  • Privacy in Financial Services
    1 October 2022
    Advisor Group
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Charu A. Chandrasekhar, Johanna N. Skrzypczyk
    Speaking Engagements
  • Complying With New AI and Big Data Regulatory Requirements
    30 September 2022
    American Counsel of Life Insurers
    ACLI Annual Conference 2022
    Washington, DC
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI and Financial Markets: Expansion and Risks
    16 September 2022
    Demarest
    Webinar - AI and Financial Markets: Expansion and Risks
    Webinar
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Andrew M. Levine
    Speaking Engagements
  • Special Discussion with CT Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais on AI and Big Data
    19 August 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise Insurance Series
    Webinar
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Impending Regulations Affecting AI in HR
    18 August 2022
    Beamery
    Beamery's AI Compliance Initiatives
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • NYDFS Draft Amendments to Part 500 Cybersecurity Rules
    4 August 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton
    Insurance Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Luke Dembosky, Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann, Charu A. Chandrasekhar
    Speaking Engagements
  • What the Recent California Bulletin Means for AI and Big Data Regulation
    15 July 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

    Debevoise Insurance Webcast Series

    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Erez Liebermann
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Readiness: Practical Steps to Prepare for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Incidents
    25 May 2022
    Cybersecurity Docket
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Oversight Obligations for Directors
    24 May 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Data Security Webcast Series
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, William D. Regner
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry
    20 May 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Insurance Series: Part III
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Marshal L. Bozzo
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Bias Risk for Underwriting
    18 May 2022
    ManuLife
    ManuLife Virtual Global Law Conference
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI Regulatory Trends
    12 May 2022
    Google
    Google CloudSecCon
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Incident Response
    21 April 2022
    Cybersecurity Docket
    Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2022
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • The SEC & Cybersecurity – Spring 2022 Update
    19 April 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Kristin A. Snyder, Charu A. Chandrasekhar, H Jacqueline Brehmer
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Impact of National and International Political and Legislative Response
    29-30 March 2022
    Kisaco Research
    Ransomware Resilience Summit USA
    Washington, DC
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • AI and Corporate Governance
    7 Mar 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Corporate Governance Roundtable
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, William D. Regner
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cybersecurity Risks
    3 March 2022
    International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution
    CPR Annual Meeting
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cybersecurity for Not-For-Profit Organizations: Tips on Preparing for, and Responding to, Cyber Attacks
    2 March 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Suchita Mandavilli Brundage, Mengyi Xu
    Speaking Engagements
  • Predictions and Priorities for 2022
    25 January 2022
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Catherine Amirfar, Andrew J. Ceresney, Erin Cleary, Courtney M. Dankworth, Peter A. Furci, Avi Gesser, Ted Hassi, Arian M. June, William D. Regner, Erica S. Weisgerber, Ulysses Smith
    Speaking Engagements
  • Whistleblowers for Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Issues – Tips for Preparation and Response
    16 December 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Jyotin Hamid, Maeve O'Connor
    Speaking Engagements
  • FinTech and Racial Equity in Global Perspective
    10 November 2021
    The World Bank
    Law, Justice and Development Week 2021—Law, Racial Equity and Development
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Cybersecurity and the Insurance Industry
    Thursday, 4 November 2021
    10:00 – 10:30 EDT | 14:00 – 14:30 GMT
    Webinar
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Martha Hirst, Robert Maddox
    Speaking Engagements
  • Practical Tips on Managing AI Risks in the Insurance Sector
    3 November 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Recent Developments in Securities Enforcement
    28 October 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Kara Brockmeyer, Andrew J. Ceresney, Avi Gesser, Robert B. Kaplan
    Speaking Engagements
  • Foreign Banks
    21 October 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Satish M. Kini, Gregory J. Lyons
    Speaking Engagements
  • Preparing for and Responding to Cyber, Privacy and AI Whistleblowers
    12 October 2021
    American Council of Life Insurers
    ACLI Annual Conference
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Maeve O'Connor
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination in the Insurance Industry
    8 October 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Webcast
    Speaker: Eric Dinallo, Avi Gesser, Marshal L. Bozzo
    Speaking Engagements
  • The Future of Artificial Intelligence Regulation
    3 May 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data: A Discussion with Kaitlin Asrow, Fintech Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
    3 March 2021
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • Supervising AI: The Role of Corporate Boards
    16 November 2020
    Future of Science and Technology; UNESCO; IEEE
    The Athens Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser
    Speaking Engagements
  • How to Demonstrate "Reasonable Cybersecurity Procedures" for Regulatory Inquiries and Litigation
    16 June 2020
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Webcast
    Speaker: Avi Gesser, Stephanie Cipolla
    Speaking Engagements

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