What happens when business and legal leadership meet the next wave of technology?
Jessica Dark (Pierce Couch in Oklahoma) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King LLP | Minnesota/North Dakota) welcome Elise Furlan, president, government affairs, North America at SICK, Inc., a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation, to share insights. Elise shares her journey from in-house counsel to government affairs leader and explores how AI, robotics and regulatory change are shaping manufacturing and innovation. She discusses why trusted, pragmatic legal partners are essential to staying agile in a changing business landscape. Along the way, the trio talks about Elise’s MIT academic pursuits, moving to Boston, parenting—and beef bourguignon.
3:05 Intro to Elise Furlan
3:55 Elise shares her career journey to her role today.
6:00 MIT Executive MBA, robotics
11:15 USLAW Women’s Connection and why it is such an important initiative
14:35 Regulatory topics, impacts on robotics and manufacturing.
20:27 Product manufacturing space.
22:00 Importance of using USLAW as a close advisor, Barbara Barron in particular.
24:55 Business Development: Women’s Connection and the opportunity to meet peers and customers.
22:55 When not working, recent move, 3-D photography and what’s on the menu?