Rhode Island – March 1, 2024 – Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Partner Brian J. Lamoureux, a prominent business litigator and employment attorney who is a leading voice on social and digital media law, presented “Data, Decisions, and Dilemmas: How AI-Driven Labor Practices are Impacting Employment Relations” at The Greater Rhode Island Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (Greater RI LERA) Winter Meeting on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Attorney Lamoureux provided a demonstration on how ChatGPT and other popular AI tools work, with an emphasis on their growing use and impact on human resources (HR) departments and functions. In addition, he highlighted the key risks and concerns HR professionals must address to ensure that the benefits of data-driven technologies are harnessed responsibly. Finally, he offered attendees practical advice on how to embrace AI in the workplace while also recognizing the irreplaceable intangibles that humans bring to the table.
“The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on employment relations is multifaceted, encompassing both positive advancements and significant challenges,” said Attorney Lamoureux. “In the AI-driven future, collaboration between employers and workers is essential to navigate these changes and create a future where AI complements human capabilities while creating a sustainable and equitable workforce. It was an honor to share my knowledge and insight on this ever-evolving technology that will continue to transform every aspect of our society.”
Attorney Lamoureux is a member of PLDO’s Employment, Litigation and Corporate & Business Teams. His extensive practice areas include complex commercial litigation, employment law, construction law, social media law, and creditors’ rights. In addition to being an accomplished business litigator, he is a frequent guest speaker, broadcast commentator, and published author on various legal issues, including cybersecurity, social and digital media, data privacy rights, employment law topics, and the pandemic’s impact on individuals and businesses. He was recently appointed to the Rhode Island Judiciary’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Commission that oversees all activities of the Education Office related to the MCLE program requirements for the state’s 6,000 licensed attorneys.
As an Assistant Professor of Practice (Business Law) at Providence College, his alma mater, he created and teaches an MBA-level course called “Digital and Social Media in the Business Environment.” In 2019, he received Providence College’s Excellence in Teaching award. Attorney Lamoureux graduated from Providence College with a B.A. in Political Science, cum laude. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island and earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the Syracuse University College of Law. At the same time, he received a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He is qualified to serve as a receiver in Rhode Island Superior Court and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
To contact Attorney Lamoureux, please call 401-824-5155 or email bjl@pldolaw.com. For information about PLDO, visit www.pldolaw.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
