Date and Time
Wednesday May 6, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Location
Rhoades McKee PC 55 Campau Avenue Northwest #300 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Fees/Admission
FREE
Policy Over Panic: How to Develop a R...
Description
Policy Over Panic: How to Develop a Responsible AI Policy for Your Team
Policy Over Panic is just one week away! Join us at Rhoades McKee for Small Biz Week West Michigan on Wednesday, May 6 from 3:30-5:30 PM. Whether your team is already using AI, or you are waiting for the “right time” to start, this engaging panel discussion will help you move from the “Wild West” of AI to a more structured, secure, and effective approach.
As you implement AI solutions, you will want to learn more about the technology behind each tool and ensure that you are complying with data privacy laws and industry standards, as well as how to keep information you share with an AI tool private and secure. Finally, you will want to learn how to train your employees to leverage AI resources to balance efficiency gains with ethical and responsible use — and how to make sure your customers are comfortable with your use of AI.
Panelists include:
- Chip LaFleur - A marketing strategist, author, and CEO of LaFleur Marketing who has built proprietary AI tools, including AI Knowledge Base, Longest Tail AI, and ClearBoard, to help clients turn data into actionable growth strategies. Chip will share how effective AI policies don't stifle creativity but empower your team to work faster and smarter.
- Brian McKeiver - An AI solution architect and co-owner of BizStream who has been working with technology for over 23 years. He will explain how these tools actually handle your data and what technical safeguards are non-negotiable. Brian has received numerous awards and recognition for his expertise in this space, including Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional.
- Hal Ostrow - An attorney and shareholder at Rhoades McKee specializing in information technology, privacy, and cybersecurity, whose practice sits at the intersection of law and technology. He will break down the “fine print” of data ownership, confidentiality, and how to avoid the legal pitfalls of generative AI. Hal is a certified information privacy professional (CIPP/US) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Spots are limited! Learn more about Small Biz Week West Michigan and register for Policy Over Panic today!
