The Sedona Conference Working Group 11 (WG11) Midyear Meeting 2020 is a virtual event organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to the advanced study of law and policy. This meeting focuses on data security and privacy liability, bringing together legal professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in these critical areas.
Key topics for this year's meeting include biometric privacy laws and the development of a model data breach notification law. Additionally, sessions will cover recent developments in privacy and data security litigation, key considerations in cyber insurance, and feature dialogues with global data protection authorities.
The event will be held online via Zoom on September 30 and October 1, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM EDT each day. Participants will have opportunities to engage with leading experts, including dialogue leaders such as Kate Baxter-Kauf from Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP, David Cohen from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Elissa Kim Doroff from AXA XL. The Sedona Conference will seek Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation in accordance with individual jurisdiction requirements for virtual meetings.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals, data protection officers, compliance officers, and others involved in data security and privacy. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging legal issues, network with peers, and contribute to the development of authoritative guidance in the field.
Speakers(42)
Alex M. Pearce
Partner at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
Alex is a partner at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP, focusing on privacy and data security law.
Alexander Filip
Deputy Head at Data Protection Authority of Bavaria for the Private Sector
Alexander oversees enforcement and compliance activities related to data protection laws in Bavaria, Germany. He provides guidance on data protection issues and represents the authority in national and international forums.
Amy E. Keller
Partner at DiCello Levitt LLP
Amy represents plaintiffs in class action litigation, focusing on consumer protection, data privacy, and antitrust matters. She has served in leadership roles in significant data breach and privacy cases.
April F. Doss
Partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
April is a partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, and national security law.
Arianna Evers
Counsel at WilmerHale
Arianna advises clients on privacy, data security, and consumer protection issues arising under various laws and regulations. She assists clients in developing compliance programs and responding to data breaches and regulatory investigations.
Chris Cronin
Partner at HALOCK Security Labs
Chris is a partner at HALOCK Security Labs, providing risk management and cybersecurity consulting services.
Commissioner Michael McEvoy
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Michael is associated with the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.
Daniel W. Sutherland
Chief Counsel at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Daniel serves as Chief Counsel at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, overseeing legal matters related to cybersecurity.
David C. Shonka
Retired
David is retired and formerly served as Principal Deputy General Counsel at the Federal Trade Commission.
David F.W. Cohen
Counsel at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
David focuses on complex privacy and cybersecurity litigation, defending corporate clients against class actions and government actions related to data breaches and privacy violations. He was part of the team that successfully petitioned to overturn the first-ever FTC decision holding a company liable for allegedly 'unfair' cybersecurity practices.
David J. Kessler
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP
David leads the global data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity practice, advising clients on data protection issues, particularly cross-border matters.
David Moncure
Attorney at Mullen Coughlin
David is an attorney at Mullen Coughlin, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Drew Sorrell
Partner at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Drew is a partner at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A., focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Elissa Kim Doroff
Vice President and Product Manager at AXA XL
Elissa manages AXA XL’s risk management services designed to minimize the frequency and severity of data breaches. She has extensive experience in cyber and technology insurance, having worked as claims counsel and as a broker of cyber insurance, counseling clients on risks and insurance needs in media, technology, privacy, and cyber.
Elysia Solomon
Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Humana Inc.
Elysia oversees Humana's legal strategy and management, leading teams in IT, privacy and cybersecurity, digital health and analytics, IP, and clinical services.
Frank Nolan
Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Frank defends companies in consumer class actions, commercial litigation, and arbitration, with a focus on biometrics and other privacy and data security laws.
Hon. Joseph C. Iannazzone
Judge at State Court of Gwinnett County
Judge Iannazzone serves on the State Court of Gwinnett County, presiding over civil and criminal cases.
Jake Simpson
Consultant at Crowe LLP
Jake is a consultant at Crowe LLP, providing expertise in cybersecurity and information security.
Jami Mills Vibbert
Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Jami is a partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, specializing in privacy and data security law.
Janet A. French
Attorney at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Janet is an attorney at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, focusing on data security and privacy issues.
Jerami D. Kemnitz
Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Jerami is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C., focusing on employment law and data privacy issues.
Joseph Warren Swanson
Partner at Foley & Lardner LLP
Joseph is a partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity law.
Kaleigh Boyd
Attorney at Tousley Brain Stephens
Kaleigh is an attorney at Tousley Brain Stephens, specializing in data privacy and security litigation.
Kamal Ghali
Partner at Chaiken Ghali LLP
Kamal specializes in white-collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation. He has experience handling cases involving cybersecurity, data breaches, and privacy issues.
Karel Hadacek
Attorney at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Karel is an attorney at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in health data privacy and security.
Kate M. Baxter-Kauf
Attorney at Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
Kate represents individuals, consumers, and financial institutions in plaintiffs’ side data breach litigation, cybersecurity and privacy counseling, and class actions. She has litigated in federal and state courts across the country and has particular expertise in plaintiffs’ side discovery and attorney-client privilege disputes.
Larry Wescott
Director at Arete Incident Response
Larry is a director at Arete Incident Response, providing expertise in cybersecurity incident response.
Mark T. Bailey
Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Colorado Attorney General
Mark serves as an Assistant Attorney General in Colorado, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity enforcement and policy.
Martin T. Tully
Partner at Redgrave LLP
Martin is a partner at Redgrave LLP, focusing on data privacy, cybersecurity, and e-discovery.
Matthew Meade
Partner at Eckert Seamans
Matthew advises clients on data security and privacy matters, including compliance with state, federal, and international laws. He assists with developing data protection policies and responding to data breaches.
Matthew Van Hise
Assistant Attorney General at Illinois Attorney General's Office
Matthew serves as an Assistant Attorney General in Illinois, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity enforcement.
Meredith Schultz
Attorney at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
Meredith is an attorney at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity litigation.
Michael McEvoy
Information and Privacy Commissioner at British Columbia
Michael oversees the protection of privacy rights and access to information in British Columbia, Canada. He provides guidance on privacy laws and investigates complaints related to data protection.
Michael Philips
Chief Claims Officer at Arceo.ai
Michael serves as the Chief Claims Officer at Arceo AI, a cyber risk analytics firm.
Neil A. Riemann
Attorney at Parry Law PLLC
Neil is an attorney at Parry Law PLLC, specializing in data privacy and security matters.
Robert E. Cattanach
Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Robert is a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, advising clients on regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and data privacy matters.
Ryan G. Kriger
Attorney at Federal Trade Commission, Division of Privacy and Information Protection
Ryan works on privacy and data security enforcement actions and policy initiatives, focusing on protecting consumer information and ensuring compliance with federal privacy laws.
Serge D. Jorgensen
Partner at Crowe LLP
Serge leads Crowe LLP's cybersecurity and digital forensics practice, assisting clients with incident response, forensic investigations, and cybersecurity assessments.
Starr Turner Drum
Shareholder at Maynard Cooper & Gale
Starr assists multinational clients with privacy, cybersecurity, and information governance needs, developing globally compliant policies and programs. She supports organizations with GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act compliance and assesses privacy and cybersecurity risks associated with potential acquisition targets.
Tim Murphy
Chief Information Security Officer at DraftKings
Tim serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at DraftKings, overseeing the company's information security strategy.
Walter S. Delacruz
Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG
Walter is a Vice President at Deutsche Bank AG, focusing on information security and data protection.
William R. Sampson
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
William is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, focusing on complex litigation and data privacy issues.
Event Details
- Date
- September 18-19, 2020
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Online (Zoom)
- Audience
- Legal professionals, data protection officers, compliance officers, industry experts
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending