2026 AI Policy Outlook
The New England Council's Technology & Innovation Working Group
Jan
28
2026
Date: January 28, 2026
Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM (EST)
Please join the The New England Council's Technology and Innovation Working Group for a briefing on Artificial Intelligence. The presenters will be Alexander Hecht, Executive Vice President & Director of Operations at ML Strategies, and Bruce Sokler, Member and Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice at Mintz. Alex and Bruce will share their insights on what to expect from the Trump Administration and the second year of the 119th Congress on legislation and regulation related to the use of AI across various industries.
Speakers
Bruce D. Sokler
Panelist
Bruce D. Sokler is a Mintz antitrust attorney. His antitrust experience includes litigation, class actions, government merger reviews and investigations, and cartel-related issues. Bruce focuses on the health care, communications, and retail industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
Alexander Hecht
Panelist
Alexander Hecht is Executive Vice President & Director of Operations of ML Strategies, Washington, DC. He's an attorney with over a decade of senior-level experience in Congress and trade associations. Alex helps clients with regulatory and legislative issues, including health care and technology.