A Lawyer and an Engineer Discuss Open Source Implementation - Challenges and Solutions

Explore the journey of a 160-year-old financial services company into the world of open-source software through this insightful conference talk. Discover the benefits and challenges of implementing open-source technology, including security, ethical, legal, and compliance implications. Learn how Northwestern Mutual overcame institutional hurdles and transformed their approach to building and using open-source technology through education, collaboration, and critical thinking. Gain valuable insights from both legal and technological perspectives as the speakers break down the process of modernizing a company's perspective on open source. Understand the importance of formal open-source management programs and creative collaboration between engineers and lawyers in navigating the open-source landscape.