Ronak Chokhani and Sam Klausen Present on AI Privacy Compliance at Oregon State Bar Health Law Section Annual Conference

The Oregon State Bar Health Law Section’s 2026 Annual Conference brought together legal professionals to discuss emerging issues and developments affecting healthcare law. This year’s program covered a range of topics, including artificial intelligence in healthcare, immigration trends affecting healthcare employers, ethical considerations in healthcare representation, and recent Oregon appellate decisions.

Hatfield Knivila attorneys Ronak Chokhani and Sam Klausen presented on “Privacy Compliance for Healthcare Lawyers in the Age of AI.” They covered ethical and privacy obligations when using AI-tools to analyze client data and create client work product, including compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine considerations, and complying with applicable privacy laws like HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Ronak and Sam later joined with Professor John Kenagy, AI Solutions Specialist, Cagri Tanriover, and Lewis & Clark Law student McCabe Webb for an engaging afternoon panel discussion regarding AI developments in the legal profession.

The conference provided an opportunity for healthcare law professionals to explore emerging issues and exchange perspectives on the evolving role of AI in the profession. Ronak and Sam’s participation reflects Hatfield Knivila’s continued engagement with the legal and regulatory challenges shaping healthcare.